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

The 2026 tax season introduces vital changes. IRS Free File is now open for those earning $89,000 or less. With Direct File ...

You must file a federal tax return if your income meets the IRS filing threshold for your age and filing status, if you ...

IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program remains for 2026.

Do I need to file a tax return? It depends on your income, filing status and tax situation. Find out how much you need to ...

As the IRS begins accepting 2024 tax returns, individuals should prepare for potential delays with certain credits, ensure all income is reported, and consider filing for an extension if necessary.

TIME AND MONEY. YES SHE DOES. AND THE IRS ESTIMATES THAT IT CAN COST AN AVERAGE OF $270 TO GET A PROFESSIONAL TO DO YOUR TAX RETURNS. IF YOU FILL OUT THE FORMS YOURSELF, IT CAN TAKE AS LONG AS 13 ...

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: ...

If you've ever missed the deadline to file your taxes — or skipped a year entirely — you might assume it just slips under the radar. But that's not how the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) operates.

The IRS will start accepting 2025 tax returns for the 2026 filing season on Jan. 26. Employers have until Jan. 31 to send out W-2 tax forms, but some have already made them available online. Trump's ...

Tax filing, for many, is a once-a-year endeavor. It's that distinct period where individuals and businesses prepare and submit their financial statements to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).