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Using a tax prep checklist can help reduce your tax-time stress. Here's a roundup of the documents and information you'll need to file your tax return this year.

If you're unable to file your 2024 federal income tax return by the standard deadline of April 15, 2025, you risk facing penalties and interest on any unpaid taxes. The traditional penalty for an ...

It happens more often than you might think. Life gets busy, finances get complicated and suddenly, a year (or more) goes by without filing your tax return. Whatever the reason, though having unfiled ...

Now that the confetti has settled and New Year's resolutions are already falling flat, it's time for another less enjoyable annual tradition: tax season. The IRS started accepting returns on January ...

As the month of March starts to tick by and the 2025 tax return deadline looms nearer, Newsweek has outlined how you can apply for a tax return extension, giving you more time to file your returns. If ...

The 2024 tax filing season hasn’t officially started yet, but you can get an early start with your tax returns. The agency said taxpayers who have adjusted gross income (AGI) of $84,000 or less in ...

Federal taxes and the IRS are enough to worry about -- but most Americans must also remember to pay state taxes. Despite that, there is a bit of relief. A dozen states cut their income tax rates for ...

You might think self-assessment tax returns are only for the self-employed, landlords and high-net-worth individuals, but more people than ever have had to complete one in recent years. Fiscal drag is ...

With Tax Day only five days away, here's how you can apply for a tax return extension, giving you more time to file your returns. If you're unable to file your 2024 federal income tax return by the ...