Tax season is officially underway, and the Internal Revenue Service has begun accepting individual federal tax returns for 2026 through its free guided software program, IRS Free File. The IRS opened ...

The Internal Revenue Service announced it would be opening up submissions of certain tax returns through its IRS Free File program for 2026. The IRS Free File program began accepting individual tax ...

The IRS will begin accepting 2025 tax returns on Monday, January 26, 2026. The deadline to file taxes or request an extension is April 15, 2026. Most tax refunds are issued in less than 21 days, ...

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Many states give you two years to file a car insurance claim. Depending on where you live and the type of claim, you may have between one and 10 years to file. Typically, you have two years after a ...

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The 2026 tax season is upon us. The IRS will begin accepting federal tax returns on Jan. 26 and, for most taxpayers, the last day to file is April 15, 2026. People in areas impacted by FEMA-designated ...

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The secret to winning the 2026 tax season is realizing that, if you're smart about it, your home is essentially a giant tax shelter. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been ...

If you're involved in a minor accident, you may consider paying out of pocket instead of making a claim with your insurance. If another driver is at fault, they may offer you cash. Otherwise, if you ...

For most salaried employees, tax time comes in April. But freelancers, small business owners and anyone else earning at least $1,000 in income that hasn't been subject to federal withholdings may have ...