What the IRS Isn't Shouting From the Rooftops Let's be real. When was the last time you heard the IRS actively marketing a ...

You know, here's the thing. Most Americans spend decades filing their tax returns without ever hearing about a special form designed just for them once they hit retirement age. It's not like the IRS ...

For example, Form 1099-NEC, used to report payments to independent contractors, must be furnished by February 2, 2026. As ...

To check the status of your refund, use the " Where's My Refund?" tools for federal tax refunds or go to the IRS2Go app. Information is updated once a day, overnight. Social Security number or ...

About 75% of Americans receive tax refunds each year. The average refund in 2025 was $2,939, according to the IRS. This year, ...

The 2026 tax season kicks off this week as the Internal Revenue Service begins accepting the first of what is expected to be ...

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January 26 marked the start of tax filing season, and 140 million taxpayers are once again gathering W-2s, logging into tax ...

The standard deduction is bigger than ever, itemizing rules have changed, and new deductions complicate matters. Here’s how to choose the option that’s best for you.

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed ...

Explains why U.S. citizens and resident aliens must report global income and how exclusions apply. The key takeaway is that living abroad does not remove U.S. filing ...