What taxpayers need to know about late-filing penalties, payment options and avoiding further IRS action.

The Oct. 15 deadline for tax-extension filers is approaching. Learn how IRS penalties work, what happens if you miss it and your payment-plan options.

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Benjamin Franklin famously said that "death and taxes" are the only two certainties in this world. Well, the timing of the first certainty is unclear. But you can reliably count on tax season to roll ...

This season, the IRS expects more than 140 million individual tax returns — and most qualify for a lesser-known free tax filing option. The program, IRS Free File, is a public-private partnership ...

Paying to file your taxes feels like a kick in the teeth when you're already paying Uncle Sam more than he deserves. Add in the fact that the Trump administration pulled the plug on the free IRS ...

The IRS has announced that tax season will open on Monday, January 27, 2025. According to IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel, the entire IRS has been working to get ready for this day. The date marks when ...

The 2025 tax filing season will begin on Jan. 27, which marks the first day the IRS will accept and process individual tax returns for 2024. Most taxpayers must file federal returns and pay taxes owed ...

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 ...

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Divorce can create lasting financial costs beyond legal fees as couples move into separate households and lose tax benefits.