The Internal Revenue Service announced Monday the opening of the 2026 tax filing season and shared some safety tips for ...

Each year, Americans spend an average of $240 to prepare and file their tax returns, according to the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service. And the process is so complicated that about a million taxpayers ...

The 2026 tax filing season—for 2025 returns—begins on Jan. 26, which means scammers are ramping up efforts to steal taxpayers' information and money.

Use your Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN). The six-digit number, which, in addition to your Social Security number, confirms ...

Ransomware attack on Texas gas station chain exposes 377,000 people's Social Security numbers and driver's licenses. Keep ...

For taxpayers expecting a refund that averages about $3,000, filing early can mean getting that money back sooner.

Retroactive 2025 changes may boost early‑2026 refunds, making accurate filing and use of IRS tools key for millions of Americans.

The University of Illinois Springfield is offering free tax preparation services through the IRS's VITA program. Here's how to make an appointment.

5 Tax Scams the IRS Warns are Targeting Millions of Americans ...

As if tax season wasn’t bad enough, there are scammers out there trying to commit tax fraud with your personal information. Judy Dollison with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Central and Southeast ...

It’s Identity Theft Awareness Week. In Wisconsin, to help consumers and taxpayers protect themselves from identity theft, the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and Department of ...

SSN theft costs $15 on dark web marketplaces, but free credit freezes and monitoring services can block identity fraud before ...