Taxpayers should prepare for major tax-policy shifts this year. Forbes’ expert contributors explain how — and when — key rule changes may affect you. With so many rule changes taking effect at once, a ...

Whether you need to file a federal tax return for the 2025-2026 tax year depends mainly on your income, filing status, and age. In general, you’re required to file if your gross income exceeds the IRS ...

For many Americans, the hardest part of tax season is not the math, it is figuring out whether they are even required to file. The rules hinge on income, filing status, age, and a handful of special ...

Those W2s and 1099s are starting to trickle into your mailbox and inboxes. Yes, tax season is upon us, and there are new and updated tax withholdings you'll need to know before filing. What are ...

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduces several changes for the 2025 federal income tax filing season. Standard deduction amounts will increase for all filing statuses, including to $31,500 for ...

A new $6,000 deduction for senior citizens and less taxes on tips and overtime are some of the biggest changes for your 2025 tax return. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has ...

Early birds can submit their 2025 tax returns today and receive their potential tax refunds in two to three weeks. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering ...

The first week of the 2026 tax filing season shows a slower start for federal income tax returns and IRS processing, but early filers are receiving larger refunds than a year ago. IRS data from the ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — Tax filing season is officially underway, and local residents who need help preparing their returns may have free options available close to home. The Ohio Department of Taxation says ...

It’s reasonable to expect that your taxes should ease up a bit once you retire. But between Social Security taxes, retirement withdrawals and investment income, many older Americans still face a ...