The IRS will open the 2026 tax season later this month, but you mat not need to file. Here's who does and doesn't need to file income tax returns.

In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, that’s no longer an option.

Tax season is rarely fun, but it's an inevitable part of life. Whether you're an early filer who knocks it out in February or a last-minute scrambler in mid-April, though, there's always some level of stress involved with filing your taxes. But what if you ...

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Joshua Rodriguez is a personal finance and investing writer with a passion for his craft. When he's not working, he enjoys time with his wife, two kids and two dogs. If you weren't able to file your taxes by the April 15 deadline, you may be at a loss for ...

Choosing your filing status is a crucial step for preparing your federal tax return, as it determines your standard deduction, tax rates, and brackets. Your filing status is very important because it determines the amount of your Standard Deduction and the ...

Tuesday is Tax Day, the last day to pay any owed 2024 income taxes. It's also the final day to either file a tax return or request an extension. Tax season is nearly done, which means last-minute filers are just beginning their sprint to submit their ...

Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering technology, software, finance, sports and video games since working for @Home Network and Excite in the 1990s. Peter managed reviews and listings for Download.com during the 2000s ...

Victoria was a practicing attorney for over a decade, admitted in Texas and California. She has also held senior HR roles in major corporations, honing a talent for communicating across varied audiences. She draws on her practical experience to trans..