Whether you need to file a federal tax return for the 2025-2026 tax year depends mainly on your income, filing status, and age. In general, you’re required to file if your gross income exceeds the IRS ...

A breakdown of TaxAct’s plans, pricing and features — and who the software is best suited for this tax season.

Will a partial government shutdown delay your IRS tax refund? Approximately 164 million taxpayers began filing on January 26, ...

Taxpayers should prepare for major tax-policy shifts this year. Forbes’ expert contributors explain how — and when — key rule changes may affect you. With so many rule changes taking effect at once, a ...

Janay Reece came back home to Baltimore to join WJZ in August 2023. Before coming back to the Charm City, Janay was a morning anchor and reporter for WDBJ7 in Roanoke, VA. She joined the WDBJ7 morning ...

Filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) has become significantly easier in recent years, thanks to the Income Tax Department’s increasing use of technology. However, many taxpayers are still unsure whether ...

IRS tax refund 2026: The IRS opened its 2026 filing season on January 26. Over 31 million Americans are already waiting on refunds. The average payout this year hits nearly $4,000. If you filed early ...

Understand the IRS refund timeline, expected deposit dates, delays, and how to track your tax refund so you know exactly when ...