Once again, the old saying that there are two things inevitable in this life: "taxes and death" takes relevance and it is for ...

Tax preparation companies define simple returns differently, but most free filing services are limited to basic Form 1040 ...

The average refund amount in 2024 was $3,138, according to the IRS. But is paying down debt the best way to spend that money?

The IRS cautions taxpayers not to rely on receiving a refund by a certain date, especially when making major purchases or ...

Those concerns are valid according to accountants, who are strongly advising people to file early this year, as they could ...

Tax scams are worse than ever. Getting an IP PIN from the IRS can stop identity thieves from stealing your tax refund.

If you're in college, money is likely tight. You can generally file your taxes for free if you have a straightforward return. Taxpayers with adjusted gross incomes of $84,000 or less can prepare and ...

By ensuring you claim any tax credits and deductions you qualify for, you can lower your tax liability and save some money. Parents can save on taxes by claiming the child tax credit, but ...

If you file your tax return electronically, the IRS says it should take 21 days or less to receive your refund. Those estimates came before the recent layoffs, however.

A deduction cuts the income you're taxed on, which can mean a lower bill. A credit cuts your tax bill directly.

The deadline to file state and federal taxes is Tuesday, April 15. For those facing financial constraints, Dickson recommends using a free tax filing service, like MyFreeTaxes or FreeTaxUSA, or a free ...