A new tax deduction for many adults 65 and older has plenty of rules and requires new paperwork. What you need to know when filing a 2025 tax return.

An individual tax return is a government form that reports all income for the previous year and any taxes due on it.

Your tax return could trigger an IRS audit if you're missing key tax forms, experts say. Here's a checklist of forms and when ...

Few things generate as much tax-season anxiety as a federal tax refund. Taxpayers worry when it’s smaller than expected, panic when it’s delayed, and cheer when it’s bigger—often without being ...

While it’s true that you want to keep essential records, don’t be afraid to toss out what you don't need. Here's your quick guide to what to keep and what to throw out after Tax Day. Some taxpayers ...

Taxpayers eager to receive their tax refunds should mark Jan. 26, 2026, on their calendars, as the IRS said Thursday it will begin accepting federal income tax filings on that date. Annual tax refunds ...

Learn three key reasons your tax refund could be smaller in 2026, from tax law changes to credits, and what steps you can take now to protect it.

A tax refund may feel like a windfall, but it’s really your own money coming back. Here’s how to decide whether to save, invest, or pay down debt.