March’s arrival brings a lion’s share of tax filing tips for ewe.
Sorry, not sorry, for that preceding pun incorporating the traditional March animal personas because it’s true.
March is the last full month of the annual high tax season, which runs from Jan. 1 (even though the Internal Revenue Service doesn’t start processing returns until later that month; that was Jan. 26 this year) to Tax Day on April 15.
That means during these 31 days, millions of us will be in lion mode, aggressively stalking tax tips to help us complete, or at least get started, on our 2025 returns.
Others, meanwhile, will be more timid lambs, still gently stepping around our tax tasks.
Regardless of whether you are Leo or Lambchop, this month’s tax tips are here for you. This collection also will have some information for those taxpayers who’ve already filed and are looking at ways to reduce their accruing 2026 tax bill.
So, let’s get to it!
- With some states slow in issuing tax refunds, it could be time to adjust your withholding — Most taxpayers, at both the federal and state levels, get tax refunds every year. But this filing season, five states have been particularly slow in sending residents’ their refunds. The delay is a good reminder that adjusting your withholding can get your money throughout the year instead making you wait for it at filing time. (March 1, 2026)
- 4 tax moves to consider this March — Here are four easy tax moves to make this March. Best of all, they work for both tax lions aggressively attacking their returns, as well as tax lambs who prefer a more docile approach. (March 2, 2026)
- 5 free tax prep and filing options, and a move to restore a sixth — Free is always welcome. That’s especially true at tax time, when taxpayers look for no-cost help to prepare and file their returns. Here are some free tax filing options. (March 4, 2026)
- The latest Dirty Dozen tax scam list is familiar because too many are still falling for the schemes — Tax filing season is also peak time for tax scams. Be on the lookout for and avoid falling victim to the Internal Revenue Service’s 2026 list of Dirty Dozen tax scams. (March 5, 2026)
- IRS expands TAC weekday hours through April 30, and on select Saturdays through June 27 — IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs) don’t help with filing, but offer guidance on other federal tax matters. This year, the IRS is again expanding TAC weekday hours and opening some centers on select Saturdays. (March 8, 2026)
- New direct deposit rule delays tax refunds for 830,000 taxpayers — Getting a paper check from the U.S. Treasury is becoming a rarity, thanks in large part to an executive order mandating Uncle Sam primarily conduct financial transactions electronically. But the change has caused tax refund delays for more than 800,000 taxpayers (so far) this filing season. (March 10, 2026)
- IRS revises online withholding tool to account for new tax laws — Getting your paycheck income tax withholding amount just right pays off at tax-filing time and throughout the year with your pre-filing cash flow. The Internal Revenue Service’s newly updated tax withholding estimator can help. (March 12, 2026)
- Don’t miss these 10 often-overlooked tax breaks 2026 — Don’t cheat yourself this Tax Day by overlooking tax deductions and credits that could cut what you owe Uncle Sam. Here are 10 tax breaks that could help your tax-saving bottom line.(March 16, 2026)
- Don’t make any of these 11 common tax-filing mistakes — Taxes are confusing and frustrating. That’s why we all sometimes make mistakes when we work on our annual 1040 forms. Here are 11 tax-filing errors to be aware of so you don’t make them. (March 18, 2026)
- 1.3 million nonfilers in 2023 have until this April 15 to collect their part of $1.2 billion unclaimed tax refunds — If you didn’t file a tax year 2022 return back in 2023 and were due a refund, time is running out for you to get your money. April 15, 2026, is the deadline to submit that old filing to the Internal Revenue Service and claim your cash. (March 20, 2026)
- Missing some tax statements? Here’s how you can still file your return — Are missing tax statements delaying your filing? There are ways to work around the absent documentation, including getting a filing extension to give the material more time to arrive. (March 23, 2026)
- March is tax and other bracket time — It’s March bracket time! The tax world knows that means income tax brackets, not just March Madness’ bracketology. And while your tax bracket is important, your marginal tax rate indicated by the dollar range into which your income falls isn’t likely to be the tax rate you actually pay. That’s your effective tax rate, determined in large part by the United States’ progressive tax system. (March 25, 2026)
- April 1 is RMD deadline for some. No fooling. — Celebrating a birthday is fun. It also can mean tax tasks for older partiers who must take a require minimum distribution, or RMD, from a tax-deferred retirement account. One of those deadlines is April 1. (March 30, 2026)
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I can’t tell you how thrilled I am that made it all the way to the end of this page. You must really want more tax tips!
Right now, however, we’re only into the first quarter of 2026. So, just the January, February, and now March tax tips pages, linked below, have tax filing, saving, and other information.
If you click on the April through December links, you’ll find an enthusiastic fellow letting you know that we’re not there yet, either on the calendar or as far as tax advice
But rest assured that once the calendar page flips to April 1, that month’s page will start filling up with tax information, too. No fooling!
Again, I appreciate your wanting more tax tips, and your patience on waiting for them to be posted.
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