When it comes to their federal income tax returns, tens of millions of US households pay for tax preparation and filing. Yet many might qualify to do so for free through IRS-approved programs. So why ...

For federal income tax purposes, your marital status is determined under state law as of the last day of the calendar year. That matters when choosing your filing status. Your filing status is one of ...

Taxpayers should review their filing status if they experienced a major life event like marriage or divorce in 2025. Consider "bunching" deductions, such as charitable donations or state tax payments, ...

The tax-filing season is officially underway, and investors – especially those who are holding income-generating assets – will want to prepare to pay the tax man. The Internal Revenue Service began ...

The last date for filing Income Tax returns is September 15. The Income Tax Department has clarified that the deadline for filing income tax will not be extended further. Taxpayers must file their tax ...

The IRS recently announced some changes to standard deductions and tax brackets. It's important to understand the new tax rules so you don't pay more to the IRS than you need to. In the U.S., ...

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 ...