A multi-agency law enforcement effort has swept up more than 70 alleged tax fraudsters. Federal officials say the initial National Tax Enforcement Surge exposed efforts to cheat taxpayers of $490 million.

The Social Security Administration has announced that retirees will get bigger checks in 2027. And higher-earning workers will pay tax on more of their income to help support future federal retirement benefits. Here’s a look at the cost-of-living tax implications in all these instances.

Time is almost up for taxpayers who got an extension to file their annual tax returns. The Oct. 15 deadline is this Thursday.

A new Government Accountability Office report says that tax fraud likely costs the U.S. Treasury anywhere from $116 billion to $304 billion a year. It has some suggestions as to how the IRS can help reduce these losses.

Reconciling expenses is a challenge for many senior citizens. Some on original Medicare are getting a bit of help this week thanks to an unexpected $90 payment from Uncle Sam. The question now: Is it taxable income?

Senate Finance Committee Democrats have written the IRS’ CEO asking him to nix the agency’s proposed Form 1040 citizenship and work authorization question.

We all need a helping hand now and then. The volunteer tax help programs VITA and TCE do that each tax season for those who can’t afford to pay a professional preparer.

When tornadoes or other major disasters strike, the IRS usually provides affected taxpayers tax relief. That generally includes new, later deadlines, even for tax returns on extension.

October traditionally is the scariest month, and not just because of Halloween. Millions of tax procrastinators face the Oct. 15 deadline to file their extended tax return. Get tips on doing that, along with four other tax moves to make this October.

Spooky October is here, but there’s no need to be afraid of taxes. This month’s tax tips can help ease your tax fears while keeping Uncle Sam from getting so much of your money.

In addition to electing lawmakers on Nov. 3, voters across the United States will see some policy questions on their ballots. The results could affect their state and local taxes.

Photo by Vlad Chețan October traditionally is the scariest month, and I’m not just talking about the terror that strikes when you run out of candy on Oct. 31 while young ghouls and goblins are still roaming your neighborhood’s streets. There’s also the coming colder weather, which sends a chill along the spines of those like me who prefer warmer weather. And, of course, there is the absolutely final tax filing deadline to meet by Oct. 15 or face late-filing penalties if you discover you didn’t pay enough when you got the Form 1040 extension. This year, the tax deadline has…

Bet legally, and pay tax on all your winnings — Fall is football and betting season in the United States. Both the college and professional games attract a sizeable amount of wagering. The Internal Revenue Service urges anyone putting a few (or more) dollars down to do so at a legal betting establishment. It’s safer for bettors, and it helps Uncle Sam get what he’s due, since gambling winnings are taxable income.