The 2026 tax filing season has begun. Here are the key dates you need to know. During this filing season, taxpayers will need to use the newly created Schedule 1-A to take advantage of the new tax ...

The average IRS tax refund is up 10.9% so far this season, according to early filing data. Here's what taxpayers can expect.

This has the potential to be a disaster,” employees warn as the tax agency scrambles to prepare for the already underway ...

Some states give multiple tax breaks to retirees. Nine states have no income tax, including Washington, which only taxes high earners' capital gains.

The IRS releases new tax brackets every year, indicating how much tax you owe. Here's a breakdown of the 2025 tax brackets.

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Millions of taxpayers face possible IRS refund delays as a partial US government shutdown disrupts services during the 2025–26 tax season.

With the signing of the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' (OBBBA) on July 4, 2025, retirees in the United States have new reasons to revisit their tax strategies. This legislation not only made previous tax ...

(NEXSTAR) – After months of Trump administration officials forecasting “very large refunds” in the 2026 filing season, early taxpayers may be wondering when that money will hit their accounts. The ...

Yes, you can claim an adult as a dependent — but only if they meet specific IRS rules around income, support and relationship. This most often applies to elderly parents, adult children, disabled ...

Forget the hacks and social media shortcuts promising unbelievable tax results. A former IRS insider explains the real traps that could trip up taxpayers this filing season—and how to avoid them.