IRS rules say that interest earned on bank accounts is taxable income. If you earned a bonus when opening a new account, you ...

Getting a head start on your tax return will hasten your refund if you're getting one. Filing early is also a way to guard against tax-refund fraud, which occurs when a scammer gains access to your ...

You pay your federal income tax liability through withholding from your paycheck, estimated tax payments (usually if you’re ...

Startup shut down; healthy, wealthy and crooked; won't ever stand the strain; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

Navigating the complexities of tax filing can be daunting, but understanding the potential pitfalls can save you from hefty ...

More people are making legal sports bets on the Super Bowl and March Madness. But what do gamblers need to know at tax time?

A s you prepare your tax return for the 2025 season, it's crucial to be aware of the various reasons the IRS might reject ...

The EITC is designed to help low to moderate-income workers by reducing their tax liability and often increasing their ...

Filing taxes can be challenging, and it’s easy to make mistakes like math errors, missing deductions, or choosing the wrong ...

The Child Tax Credit (CTC) remains a vital financial relief for families with children under 17 in the United States. As we ...

If you’re expecting a refund but haven’t yet gotten your check, you can use the IRS’ handy Where's My Refund tool. You’ll need to input your Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer ...

The IRS Direct File program, which lets you prepare and file your federal return for free, is still up and running, for now.