Form 1040 is a federal income tax form that most people use yearly to report their tax information to the IRS. Taxpayers fill ...

The form for those 65 and older is easier to read and fill out Nicole Fallon-Peek is a freelance journalist who has covered small business, careers and finance for 15 years. She is a small business ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? I didn’t file a tax return last year because my income was below the filing threshold. But I got a part ...

Dear Savvy Senior, What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? I didn’t file a tax return last year because my income was below the filing threshold, but I got a part ...

The easiest way to find out if you owe back taxes is to log into your IRS online account and check your tax account balance.

It's easier than you may think to make correction to income tax returns, but doing so could delay your tax refund.

The IRS is encouraging taxpayers to get an identity protection PIN (IP PIN). An IP PIN is a six-digit number that helps prevent thieves from filing federal tax returns in your name. With worries about ...

Ready to mail your third-quarter estimated tax payment? Mailing addresses for some Forms 1040-ES have changed. Here’s what you need to know about estimated tax payments—and where to mail them. With ...

The IRS is now reviewing paper-filed amended individual tax returns (Form 1040-X) received in February 2026, according to its official processing status. Typical processing for amended returns is 16 ...

IRS 1040 individual tax forms. Bloomberg photo by Daniel Acker. IRS 1040 individual tax forms. Bloomberg photo by Daniel Acker. The Treasury Department and the IRS have announced that Social Security ...

Question: I received a letter supposedly from the IRS regarding the IRS not being able to direct-deposit my 2025 Form 1040-SR ...

Discovering a tax mistake after filing isn’t the end of the world — you can fix it with an amended return. IRS Form 1040-X lets you correct income, deductions, credits, or filing status within ...