Specifically, IRS forms ask, “At any time during the tax year, did you: (a) receive (as a reward, award or payment for ...

The IRS and other government agencies have some leverage over the amount of your tax refund -- but you also have some power ...

There were concerns that the IRS employee layoffs earlier this year would impact the rate at which refunds could be processed ...

Form 1040 is a federal income tax form that most people use yearly to report their tax information to the IRS. Taxpayers fill out the form, listing their income and any tax deductions or credits ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Lea Uradu, J.D., is a Maryland state registered tax preparer, state-certified notary ...

Often federal tax returns are denied because of errors made by the taxpayer. These errors are often easily fixed if double-checked by taxpayer.

With just 15 days left in the 2025 tax season, the IRS cautions taxpayers about a prevalent scam involving a misleading tax ...

Claims shared online about "exciting news for pet owners" regarding potential tax deductions for animals were somewhat misleading in early 2025.

April 15 is the drop-dead date for filing a 2021 federal income tax return, if you haven't done so. The IRS says many are ...

Individuals who earn $67,000 or less, people with disabilities, those with limited English proficiency, and taxpayers aged 60 ...

Choosing the wrong filing status or claiming ineligible credits can lead to complications with the IRS. Incorrect ... especially when using tax software or filling out forms manually,” Delia ...