Many taxpayers are eager to file returns to collect a refund, but it's important to gather the necessary tax forms first. Filing an incomplete return could flag the IRS system, delay processing or ...

While Americans celebrate the New Year and return to work, it’s easy to forget what comes after the holiday season: tax season. Tax Day is still months away, but filing early could mean getting your ...

Tax Day is just around the corner and millions of taxpayers have yet to file their tax return. If you’re one of those taxpayers who still needs to file—and you’re not ready—there’s an easy answer: ...

・You usually have up to 3 years to amend your tax return to fix errors. ・Use Form 1040-X to report the changes to the IRS. ・You must include any forms that changed (W-2, 1099, 1098-T). You filed your ...

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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 ...

While we all love the idea of a big tax refund in the spring, sometimes you need those funds sooner. That’s where a tax refund loan comes in. But while these loans can get you early access to funds, ...

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 ...

Many factors and life changes can affect your tax returns, and experts say becoming newly single is one of the most significant. If you were widowed, separated, or got divorced from your spouse in ...

If you haven’t filed your 2021 tax returns you might be missing out on a COVID-19 stimulus payment. Taxpayers who haven’t filed 2021 tax returns who may be eligible for the recovery rebate credit must ...