Nearly 1 in 5 eligible filers miss this 'valuable' tax credit, IRS says — how it can boost refunds

Nearly 1 in 5 eligible taxpayers miss the earned income tax credit, which is worth thousands of dollars, according to the IRS ...

Early filers are seeing a 10.2% hike in the average income tax refund

The average 2026 tax refund is up $351 to $3,804, but falls short so far of the White House's $1,000 projection.

Tax battle emerges in CT. Who might have to worry and raising the income tax has been pitched

Democrats and Republicans have renewed an ongoing clash over whether to raise taxes on the rich or cut taxes on tips and ...

Ohio bill could change how you pay local income taxes

If you live and work in different cities, you might be paying income taxes to both places. A new bill would give voters more ...

The Savings Game: How to avoid income tax filing problems

Unfortunately, the Internal Revenue Service has reduced its work force this year, so it will be more difficult to obtain help ...

How does no tax on tips, overtime work? Get these new tax deductions

Aside from no tax on tips and no tax on overtime, here are the other new and enhanced deductions this year: No Tax on Car Loan Interest: Individuals may deduct interest paid on a loan used to purchase ...

Seniors can save big on taxes using these three tactics

Three items just for older Americans that can help seniors cash in.

Do Uber drivers file tax returns? What gig workers should know

Special tax filing rules apply if you drive and deliver for DoorDash, Instacart, Lyft, Uber or any other side hustle gig.