Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bruce makes the law and tax code understandable to everyone. With the filing deadline for tax returns less than a month way, taxes ...

In the context of taxes, a refund is a reimbursement from a government of taxes that were paid above the amount that was due.

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 ...

With bigger tax refunds expected this season, it can be tempting to file returns earlier than usual. But incomplete filings can raise flags for the IRS, delaying processing or even triggering an audit ...

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Taxpayers typically amend their returns to correct mistakes, claim missed deductions or report additional income. While the IRS does allow amendments, many worry that filing a Form 1040-X could ...

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