Wondering if you qualify for IRS tax forgiveness? Learn OIC, penalty relief and hardship rules, plus what the IRS looks for.

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Applying for a six-month extension is easy, but IRS rules still require you to make a proper estimate of the taxes you owe. A ...

Some of the biggest tax changes in years could hit your federal return right now. From untaxed tips and overtime to a new incentive for new-car buyers, to a bigger child tax credit, Consumer Reports ...

Tax season is underway and refunds are going out, but some Florida filers may still be waiting for their money. Even though millions of taxpayers file early each year hoping to get their money quickly ...

You may have heard that the 2026 tax season, which officially began January 26, is the first to be impacted by President Donald Trump’s 2025 tax law, known by some as the "big, beautiful bill." New ...

A venerable IRS program called Free File allows 70% of taxpayers to file their taxes for free, just as the name implies. Only 2% of taxpayers used the service in 2024. That is the finding of a ...

The agency still offers a Free File program that works with commercial tax software firms. Some companies also offer free tools for certain filers. By Ann Carrns The federal government tested a free, ...

The best tax software has become so good at navigating the complex rules of federal income taxes that most tax filers can complete and submit their tax returns to the IRS without having to think about ...

Students study, relax and eat at the Silo on the UC Davis campus. (Gregory Urquiaga/UC Davis) For the third consecutive year, a record high number of students have applied to UC Davis for ...

The deadline to file 2025-2026 taxes is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Important tax forms include the W-2 from employers and various 1099 forms for other income. Taxpayers can create an IRS Online ...