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  • Tax Day Take 2: For some taxpayers, the filing deadline is June 15

    April 16, 2026
    The annual April 15 federal tax return filing deadline doesn’t apply to all U.S. taxpayers. Tax Day is June 15…
  • Tax Day’s costs, in time to file your return and complete other April 15 tax tasks

    April 15, 2026
    It's crunch day for millions of taxpayers. In addition to finishing their current tax return, many have other April 15…
  • 5 last-minute tax-filing tips

    April 14, 2026
    If you've put off your tax filing until the very last minute, don't panic. You still have (a little) time…
  • 6 ways to electronically pay your tax bill

    April 13, 2026
    If you owe taxes, paying Uncle Sam electronically is a fast and easy way to go. Most who e-pay the…
  • Beware tax scams that are popping up as April 15 nears

    April 12, 2026
    As Tax Day nears, scammers are in high gear. Crooks are using fake tax-related email, texts, and phone calls to…
  • IRS payment plans could help you deal with a large tax bill

    April 10, 2026
    Owe the IRS, but don’t have the money? A payment plan could be the answer. The Internal Revenue Service offers…
  • IRS will give you more time to file your taxes, but you must pay what you owe

    April 9, 2026
    The annual Tax Day filing deadline is fast approaching. You can get more time to file by requesting an extension.…
  • April 15 is more than just the individual tax return deadline

    April 8, 2026
    The key April 15 tasks are filing your return and paying any due tax. But there are some other tax…
  • Be aware of (and beware!) these 11 tax audit red flags

    April 6, 2026
    Some taxpayers intentionally push the filing envelope. Others simply make claims that have long caught the IRS' eye. Here are…
  • Improved IRS oversight of tax preparers could benefit taxpayers, says GAO report

    April 4, 2026
    The IRS has long sought the ability to regulate certain paid tax preparers. A new GAO report supports that effort,…
  • DHS employees get new May 15 tax filing deadline

    April 2, 2026
    The longest-ever government shutdown mainly affected Department of Homeland Security agencies, including airport security check staff. As it appears to…
  • 6 no-fooling tax moves to make in April

    April 1, 2026
    April brings not only spring showers for thirsty flowers, but also several tax tasks. Here are six April tax moves…
  • "Bold metal letterpress blocks spelling 'TAX TIPS' on wooden shelves, symbolizing financial advice and tax preparation guidance."

    April 2026 Tax Tips

    April 1, 2026
    It's April, the month that's the traditional home of Tax Day. But in addition to the annual filing of tax…
  • Tax-free family vehicle transfers en route to Wyoming this summer

    March 31, 2026
    This current father and son vehicular bonding won’t pass Wyoming’s new vehicle transfer tax exemption muster. But one day, dad…
  • April 1 is RMD deadline for some. No fooling.

    March 30, 2026
    Celebrating a birthday is fun. It also can mean tax tasks for older partiers who must take a required minimum…
  • IRS Direct File’s cost was $16 million, not the estimated $61 million, says tax agency watchdog

    March 28, 2026
    The IRS apparently messed up its numbers when it came to Direct File's costs. A new TIGTA report says the…
  • It’s March tax bracket time! Or what’s your real tax rate?

    March 25, 2026
    When brackets come up in March, sports fans immediately think NCAA college basketball tournament. But we tax folks know each…
  • Missing some tax statements? Here’s how you can still file your return

    March 23, 2026
    You've got most of the tax material you need to file, but a few are missing. Here's how to track…
  • IRS’ lack of a plan to deal with taxpayer correspondence backlog could hamper other agency services, says GAO

    March 21, 2026
    The IRS has no plan on how to reduce its taxpayer correspondence backlog, which remained above pre-pandemic levels last year.…
  • 1.3 million nonfilers in 2023 have until this April 15 to collect their part of $1.2 billion unclaimed tax refunds

    March 20, 2026
    If you didn’t file a tax year 2022 return back in 2023 and were due a refund, time is running…
  • Don’t make any of these 11 common tax-filing mistakes

    March 18, 2026
    Taxes are confusing and frustrating. That's why we all sometimes make filing mistakes. Here are 11 tax-filing errors to be…
  • Don’t miss these 10 often-overlooked tax breaks

    March 16, 2026
    Don't cheat yourself this Tax Day by overlooking tax deductions and credits that could cut what you owe Uncle Sam.
  • Washington state leaving the no-individual-tax club with its millionaires’ tax

    March 14, 2026
    Seattle, Washington, is home to high tech millionaires who now are the target of the Evergreen State's new wealth tax.…
  • Earnings statement detailing total earnings, deductions, and year-to-date amounts. Key figures include current earnings of $4,389.30.

    IRS revises online withholding tool to account for new tax laws

    March 12, 2026
    Getting your paycheck tax withholding amount just right pays off at tax-filing time and throughout the year with your pre-filing…
  • New direct deposit rule delays tax refunds for 830,000 taxpayers

    March 10, 2026
    An executive order mandating Uncle Sam primarily make electronic financial transactions has caused tax refund delays for more than 800,000…
  • IRS expands TAC weekday hours through April 30, and on select Saturdays through June 27

    March 8, 2026
    IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs) don't help with filing, but offer guidance on other federal tax matters. This year, the…
  • The latest Dirty Dozen tax scam list is familiar because too many are still falling for the schemes

    March 5, 2026
    Tax filing season is also peak time for tax scams. Be on the lookout for and avoid falling victim to…
  • 5 free tax prep and filing options, and a move to restore a sixth

    March 4, 2026
    Free is always welcome. That's especially true at tax time, when taxpayers look for no-cost help to prepare and file…
  • 4 tax moves to consider this March

    March 2, 2026
    Here are some March tax moves that can work for both tax lions aggressively attacking their returns, as well as…
  • By the Numbers 2026

    March 1, 2026
    Taxes are all about the numbers. And in the By the Numbers feature, we track some of the notable digits…
  • Close-up of a $100 bill, a U.S. Treasury check featuring the Statue of Liberty, and a 1040 tax form, illustrating financial documents and payments.

    With some states slow in issuing tax refunds, it could be time to adjust your withholding

    March 1, 2026
    Most taxpayers, at both the federal and state levels, get tax refunds every year. But this filing season, five states…
  • "Bold metal letterpress blocks spelling 'TAX TIPS' on wooden shelves, symbolizing financial advice and tax preparation guidance."

    March 2026 Tax Tips

    March 1, 2026
    March is the last full month of the annual high tax season. Here are tax tips to help your get…
  • Treasury targeted alleged El Mencho cartel timeshare fraud just days before drug kingpin’s death

    February 27, 2026
    U.S. financial officials continue to target Mexican timeshare fraud. Treasury's latest move was against a development allegedly connected to El…
  • IRS launches new consolidated tax fraud web page

    February 26, 2026
    The IRS continues, and expands, its tax fraud fighting efforts with a new, consolidated page where people can report scams,…
  • How would Trump’s new retirement plan fit with existing Saver’s Credit and coming Saver’s Match?

    February 25, 2026
    Saving now can make for a better retirement later. The Trump administration is proposing a new retirement vehicle. But the…
  • 4 new tax breaks join long list of deductions that don’t require itemizing

    February 23, 2026
    The almost two dozen above-the-line tax deductions get some company this filing season. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act added…
  • Don’t panic. That’s the first move to make when you get an IRS tax notice.

    February 20, 2026
    It’s always disconcerting to find a letter from the Internal Revenue Service in your snail mailbox. But don’t panic. That’s…
  • VITA and TCE sites offer free tax filing help to eligible taxpayers across the country

    February 18, 2026
    Taxes are confusing. But what if you can’t afford a tax professional to help you file? The people who staff…
  • IRS’ online options, like an individual account, can help you avoid tax-help phone delays

    February 16, 2026
    The only thing worse than waiting for telephone help is waiting for IRS tax help. Avoid the delay and hold…
  • 6 reasons married couples should file joint tax returns

    February 13, 2026
    Married couples share almost everything, including taxes. For most, sharing taxes by filing a joint return is the best tax…
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