The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but some tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate ...

Although the average refund to U.S. taxpayers is expected to increase by $300 to $1,000 this tax season, some of the most-talked-about IRS tax breaks are unlikely to benefit most people. Those ...

Tax season is underway, and the IRS expects 164 million people will file returns by April 15. If you file electronically, the ...

Forget the hacks and social media shortcuts. A former IRS insider explains the real traps that could trip up taxpayers this filing season—and how to avoid them.

The IRS is moving away from paper refund checks. Taxpayers should include their bank account information on their 2025 tax ...

Staffing losses, backlogs of unprocessed tax returns, and tech delays leave the agency entering filing season under strained ...

A combination of staffing reductions and big retroactive changes in tax law creates challenges for taxpayers and the IRS alike, according to report.

New IRS rule affects high-income earners making 401k catch-up contributions. Workers earning $150,000+ must now use Roth accounts, losing tax deductions.

Each year, the IRS nudges dozens of tax numbers so ordinary pay rises aren’t secretly taxed away. For tax year 2026—the returns you’ll file in early 2027—those adjustments reflect recent law changes ...

For millions of Americans who earn income outside of a traditional paycheck, the start of the year brings an important tax obligation. The IRS requires quarterly estimated tax payments on income that ...