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.

Filing IRS Form 4868 gives you an automatic six-month extension to file your tax return. You can request an extension for free, but you still need to pay taxes owed by Tax Day. Many, or all, of the ...

A step-by-step guide to help you fill out a W-4 Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez Completing Form W-4 accurately is crucial for managing your tax withholding. The form determines how much tax is ...

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 ...

Employers complete form W-2 annually to report employee earnings and tax withholdings. Employees complete form W-4 when starting a new job to tell employers how much to withhold from their paychecks.

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IRS tax breaks for workers are here. Millions can now keep more of their tips and overtime pay. New deductions for 2025–2028 make it easier to reduce taxable income, save money, and help working ...

Plus: Lost refund checks, new addresses at the IRS, Taxpayer Assistance Centers are closing, gambling and the IRS, tax compliance and naturalization, tax filing deadlines, tax trivia and more. Quick ...

CHICAGO (CBS)-- It's tax season, but thousands of taxpayers who are desperate to get the paperwork they need are finding website glitches, long waits, and still no tax forms. Those taxpayers are stuck ...