The IRS started accepting returns on January 27th, but if you're not ready to file you can take some steps now to prepare for a smooth tax filing process. Here are eight tips to get you started ...

Understanding tax-filing options There are four main routes you can take to prepare your annual tax return: Tax-prep websites such as TurboTax, H&R Block, and TaxAct are the go-to method for many ...

Taxpayers who with an adjusted gross income of $84,000 or less can use IRS Free File. The tax preparation software can help ...

While you don’t have to claim a refund right away, the IRS says you should still “consider filing as soon as possible.” The ...

You might be wincing at the thought of having to prepare another tax return this filing season because your child earned some money, but there may be a few shreds of silver lining. “We file a ...

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With the 2025 tax season underway, the IRS Free File partnership could be just what you need to get your taxes done with ease and for $0. Macy Meyer is a North Carolina native who graduated from ...

On the campaign trail, Trump promised to maintain the tax cuts that came from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which sunset this year, as well as new promises, such as cutting taxes on tips ...

Macy Meyer is a North Carolina native who graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a BA in English and a second BA in Journalism. Macy is a Writer on the CNET How-To team, covering a variety of topics ...