The IRS issued an important warning in April of 2025, alerting Americans to the fact that around $1 billion in refunds remain outstanding from the 2021 tax filing year. Those refunds are owed because ...

Incorrect IRS Forms 1099 are a worry, since Forms 1099 generally saddle you with income you have to report. Of course, if you have income, you must report it, whether or not you receive a Form 1099.

Closeup of Form 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC. The IRS has reintroduced Form 1099-NEC as the new way to report self-employment income instead of Form 1099-MISC as traditionally had been used. If you received ...

You can help avoid tax refund delays by filing a complete and accurate return. The information you report on your return must match the tax forms received by the IRS. Here's a checklist of tax forms ...

With bigger tax refunds expected this season, it can be tempting to file returns earlier than usual. But incomplete filings can raise flags for the IRS, delaying processing or even triggering an audit ...

Before filing your tax return, be sure you understand these 14 key tax forms, what they're for, and how they can impact your ...