Your filing status affects everything from your tax brackets to whether you have to file at all. Here’s how the rules work.

Honestly, tax season can feel overwhelming. You hear all sorts of conflicting advice, and suddenly you're not even sure if ...

Realizing you made a mistake on your tax return? Don’t panic. If you overlooked a valuable deduction, say, or forgot to report some of your income, you can simply file an amended return. Amending your ...

IRS Free File is now accepting federal tax returns from eligible taxpayers at no cost. Here are the details.

Filing taxes is a daunting experience for many Americans, whether it's their first time or they've been doing it for decades. The digital age has made it a lot easier to download your tax documents ...

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Tax fraud continues to be a widespread issue, costing Americans millions of dollars a year, according to the IRS. So it's important to file your tax return safely to ensure your personal data, banking ...

Here’s how to tell if your child needs to file a tax return and how it can impact your tax liability.

Tax season is here, and it's Alyssa Melani's second time filing. A part-time employee, freelance actress and small business owner, she said her returns were complicated and she never learned how to do ...

Tax Day is just around the corner and millions of taxpayers have yet to file their tax return. If you’re one of those taxpayers who still needs to file—and you’re not ready—there’s an easy answer: ...

Taxpayers often make mistakes when filing their taxes, such as inputting incorrect personal information or making math errors. Choosing the wrong filing status or claiming ineligible credits can lead ...