Here's when taxes are due in 2026, how long refunds take and how to check your IRS refund online.

Returns can be rejected for a range of reasons, and fixing the problem quickly is key to getting your refund.

Avoid costly IRS trouble. Learn 13 common tax filing mistakes that could delay your refund, trigger audits, or lead to ...

American taxpayers are required to file a tax return if their earnings surpass certain thresholds, but it’s worth filing for those that don’t have income.

A free way to file taxes directly with the IRS has been eliminated, leaving Americans with one fewer way to file in 2026.

Many Americans will see bigger refunds and new deductions, while others may be revisiting the dreaded alternative minimum tax. Don’t panic just yet.

Early birds can submit their 2025 tax returns today and receive their potential tax refunds in two to three weeks. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering ...

Tax season opened this year on January 26, 2026, and the IRS expects to process more than 164 million individual tax returns for the 2025 tax year. But not everyone is rushing to file, and not ...

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 ...