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News, insights and expert analysis on tax returns from the team at Kiplinger.
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Ask the Editor: Questions on The Tax Filing SeasonAsk the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the IRS and how the 2026 tax filing season is going so far.
By Joy Taylor
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People Are Using AI to Find Bigger Tax Refunds: Here’s What the IRS SaysTax Returns Viral posts claim AI chatbots can review a filed tax return and uncover missed refund money. Here’s what the technology can realistically do and when it may make sense to file an amended return.
By Chrissy Paradis
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How Long Should You Keep Tax Records?Tax Records The IRS hasn't gone away — so don’t destroy tax documents until the time limit for an audit runs out, or maybe even longer.
By Kate Schubel
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Whose Name Goes First on Your Income Tax Return?Tax Returns A study suggests the order of names on a joint income tax return can provide insights about the people filing. But does the IRS care?
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Don’t Make These 5 Common Mistakes on Your Tax ReturnTax Filing The IRS warns taxpayers to watch out for these common errors as they prepare to file.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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Paper Tax Filers Face Long Wait as IRS Digitization Effort StallsTax Filing Last April, the IRS launched its Zero Paper Initiative to speed paper tax return processing. The project isn’t going well.
By Roxanne Bland
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11 IRS Audit Red Flags for Retirees in 2026Retirement Taxes Retirees who think they can escape the IRS audit machine should think again.
By Joy Taylor
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What Are Your Chances of an IRS Audit? 15 Audit Red FlagsTax Returns These red flags could increase your chances of the IRS selecting your return for audit.
By Joy Taylor
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2025 Standard Deduction Changes Under New Trump Tax BillTax Breaks What is the standard deduction for your filing status in 2025?
By Kate Schubel
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