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Mailing Your Tax Return This Year? What to Know Before You DoTax Filing There are plenty of reasons not to mail your tax return this year, but here’s what you should know if you are.
By Katelyn Washington
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Tax Day: Is the Post Office Open Late on April 15? What to Know for 2026Tax Filing Tax Day means some people need to mail their federal income tax returns.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Tax Day 2025: Don’t Miss These Food Deals, Freebies and Special DiscountsDiscounts You can score some sweet deals on April 15 in some select restaurants like Burger King, Shake Shack, Krispy Kreme, and more.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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Already Filed Your Taxes? How (And When) to Change Your Return Without Delaying Your IRS RefundTax Returns Caught an error or missed a tax deduction after hitting submit? Before you rush to file an amendment, see which mistakes the IRS fixes for you and which ones require a Form 1040-X to save your refund.
By Chrissy Paradis
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Your Mailed Tax Return Could Be Late Under New USPS Postmark Rules: Here's Why and How to Avoid IRS PenaltiesIncome Tax If you wait until April 15 to mail your IRS tax return, you might be in for an unpleasant surprise.
By Roxanne Bland
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9 Critical Tax Deadlines Falling on April 15, 2026Tax Deadlines Sure, you must file federal income taxes, but do you know about all the other tax deadlines that fall on April 15?
By Katelyn Washington
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Tax Day Trivia: 6 Surprising Facts About Your 2026 RefundQuiz Take this quiz to see how much you know about April 15th, 2026 — the last day to file your federal tax return.
By Kate Schubel
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Tax Tips for Last-Minute FilersTax Filing Time is running out for most people to file taxes, but these tips could help you meet the deadline.
By Katelyn Washington
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Capital Gains Tax Rates 2025 and 2026: What You Need to KnowCapital Gains Tax Navigating capital gains tax can be complex, but knowing the applicable tax rates and thresholds can help you plan your investments.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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