Taxes may be fact of life, but have you ever been up close and personal with a Form 1040? Here's a beginner's guide to understanding how federal income tax returns work. Many, or all, of the products ...

Janet Berry-Johnson, CPA, is a freelance writer with a background in accounting and income tax planning and preparation for individuals and small businesses. Her work has appeared in Business Insider ...

Tax Form 1098 tells the IRS how much mortgage interest you paid last year. You may be able to deduct this amount on your Schedule A. Not all mortgage interest is tax deductible. If you have a mortgage ...

With tax season just getting started—the season officially opens on Jan. 29, 2024—you've likely received several tax reporting forms already, or they are on their way. Here's what you need to know ...

The deadline to file your 2024-2025 taxes is April 15, 2025. You can track your refund status through the IRS website or the IRS2GO mobile app. If you miss the April 15 deadline, you can file for an ...

Tax season begins this month. And this week, the IRS posted a reminder for those who want to get ready for tax season now. "As the IRS continues its digital transformation, it’s making filing easier ...

Learn how to fix errors, report missing forms, and stay compliant with the IRS before filing your 2024 tax return.

Did you just receive a form called a 1099-K, a form that you never, ever saw in your lifetime? Well, do not ignore any 1099-K that pops up. Take your time to understand this one. More taxpayers will ...

I’m an IRS enrolled agent, which sounds (sort of) cool and scary. What it actually means is that I am licensed by the IRS to prepare taxes and represent taxpayers, which is not cool or scary. The ...

Wondering how the new mega tax law will affect your paycheck and taxes? Some of the answers lie in the new W-2 form employees will start getting for tax year 2026. The new forms show how new laws, ...

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

Tax season is rarely fun, but it's an inevitable part of life. Whether you're an early filer who knocks it out in February or a last-minute scrambler in mid-April, though, there's always some level of ...