If you're someone who doesn't rush to file your taxes, you're not alone. Nearly 1 in 4 Americans say they wait until the last minute to file, according to a 2025 survey by IPX1031, a financial ...

The Internal Revenue Service will begin accepting and processing federal tax returns on Monday, Jan. 26, marking the start of the nation’s 2026 filing season, the agency announced in a news release.

WASHINGTON -- The IRS began accepting 2025 federal income tax return filings on Monday. Not an early bird? No problem. You have until Wednesday, April 15, to file your return and pay any remaining ...

For federal income tax purposes, your marital status is determined under state law as of the last day of the calendar year. That matters when choosing your filing status. Your filing status is one of ...

April, a tax solutions platform, announced a partnership that will allow debit card holders to file their 2025 federal and state tax returns for free on PayPal's platform. Processing Content "At ...

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Our savvy readers select their favorite (and least favorite) tax prep software based on their own filing experience. And the big names don't always come out on top. I'm the Executive Editor, Features ...

New data shows more Americans are filing for bankruptcy, the latest indication that price pressures and an uneven economy are leaving some households strapped for cash. Total consumer bankruptcy ...

Americans should take the next couple of weeks to get their tax documents in order if they want to be among the first to file their taxes (and get their refunds) when tax season opens on January 26, ...

The IRS has announced that the 2026 tax filing season will open this month, bringing not only an earlier start but potentially larger refunds for many Americans. According to the IRS, the 2026 tax ...

The Internal Revenue Service has announced when it will begin accepting tax returns in 2026. Tax filing season begins Monday, Jan. 26, and will run until Wednesday, April 15. The IRS expects to ...

In a few weeks, taxpayers will be able to start filing their taxes. President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act could grant certain taxpayers bigger returns this year, but it's not clear yet ...