tax filing

If you need more time to file your federal income tax return, you need to act now to avoid interest and penalties.

Don't miss the Tax Day deadline. Stiff penalties await those who don't file their return (or pay any tax owed) by midnight tonight.

If you're waiting until the last possible minute to file your tax return, you should at least know how much time you have.

If you picked the right horse and won some money on the Kentucky Derby, don't forget that the IRS wants a cut of your winnings.

Even though this year's tax deadline has been extended, there are still plenty of good reasons to file your taxes now.

From new deadlines to strategies to make sure you get all the stimulus money you have coming to you, here are some quick tips to keep in mind about yo…

The pandemic and new stimulus-driven responsibilities are straining IRS resources.

Your IRA administrator will send you a 1099-R, noting your entire distribution; you need to report it to Uncle Sam — and call out what portion was use…

Pressure has been building for weeks to give taxpayers more time to file their 2020 federal income tax returns.

Don't panic! Keys to success include being well prepared, establishing credibility right from the start, and keeping your wits about you.

You probably know you're getting a stimulus check, but did you know you can have an impact on its amount? Senior tax editor Rocky Mengle talks about t…

Depending on your situation, you might be able to increase your third stimulus check by filing your tax return right away.

If, like most people, you claim the standard deduction instead of itemized deductions on your return, there are still many other tax deductions availa…

If you paid back a "required minimum distribution" from an IRA last year, you still have to report the payout on your 2020 tax return.

Far more people could be filing their federal returns for free; maybe even their state taxes. Also, the latest from Brandon Copeland and the not-so-se…

If you're an early bird when it comes to filing your tax return, you won't have to wait much longer before the IRS will accept your return.

Following these tips will help you weed out the fly-by-night preparers and zero in on the best tax professionals in your area.

When you're planning for retirement, it's fun to contemplate all the travel and rounds of golf ahead of you, but don’t forget about taxes.

Working remotely in a new state, maybe even a new country? That can lead to complications, particularly when it comes to taxes. Also: why the IRS is s…

The tax code didn’t change last year, but just about everything else did. We’ll guide you to a lower tax bill.

We ranked the most popular tax-prep packages to help you find the ones that provide the best experience at the lowest cost.

Don't miss these frequently overlooked tax deductions, credits and exemptions. Otherwise, you're just pouring money down the drain.

Before you panic and assume the worst – such as a full-blown audit – take a breath. It may be nothing. Follow these steps to start figuring out what’s…

Filing taxes after a divorce can add yet another problem to an already long list of challenges. But here are some tips to make your return to single l…