With the onset of the new fiscal year, a common question arises: Are you required to file taxes with the IRS in 2026? The answer isn't straightforward and depends on several factors. These include ...

Tax filing season is finally here. You can begin filing tax returns on Monday, Jan. 26. The IRS expects to receive about 164 million individual income tax returns this year, with most taxpayers filing ...

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 ...

Parents are busy, and tax season often means moving fast, answering questions quickly, and hoping nothing gets missed. But tax experts say that approach can be costly. The number one mistake, which ...

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 ...

New tax breaks in President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill" may mean older Americans get more money back as a tax refund this season. The law provides a new senior "bonus" or deduction of up to $6 ...

NEW YORK — Tax season is underway and you have until April 15 to file your return with the IRS. If you want to avoid the stress of the looming deadline, start getting organized as soon as possible.

Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering technology, software, finance, sports and video games since working for @Home Network and Excite in the 1990s. Peter managed ...