tax returns
News, insights and expert analysis on tax returns from the team at Kiplinger.
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Who’s Named First on Your Income Tax Return?
Tax Returns A new study says the order of names on a joint income tax return can provide insights about the people filing.
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Don’t Make These Five Mistakes on Your Tax Return
Tax Filing The IRS warns taxpayers to watch out for these common errors as they prepare to file.
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Filing a Deceased Person's Final Income Tax Return
Tax Filing Unfortunately, death doesn’t relieve one’s obligation to file a final federal income tax return.
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Ten IRS Audit Red Flags for Retirees in 2025
Retirement Taxes Retirees who think they can escape the IRS audit machine should think again.
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Why You Should Take Extra Care With Your Tax Return
Filing Taxes You can minimize your tax bill and avoid unwanted attention from the IRS by watching out for common errors and oversights.
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Ten IRS Audit Red Flags for Self-Employed Individuals
IRS Audits Taxpayers who file Schedule C with their Form 1040 have a greater chance of an IRS audit.
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What Are Your Chances of an IRS Audit? 18 Audit Red Flags
Tax Returns These red flags could increase your chances of the IRS selecting your return for audit.
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Tax Pros: Is Someone Fraudulently Filing Returns With Your PTIN?
Tax Filing An unmonitored preparer tax identification number (PTIN) can lead to serious issues.
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Tax Software vs a Tax Professional: Which Should You Choose?
The simple answer is a question: How complex are your taxes? Here's how you can decide whether you can go the easy route or need the help of a pro.
