The IRS is now accepting tax returns for the 2023 filing season and IRS Free File – a program that makes brand-name tax software and electronic filing available to most taxpayers for free – is now open and ready for [...]

Now that you have recovered from the stress and chaos of the holiday season, it's time to prepare your taxes. This year the date to file your return is April 18 tax filing deadline in 2023 The filing deadline to submit 2022 tax returns [...]

The gig economy has recently changed how people do business and provide services. Taxpayers must report their gig economy earnings on a tax return – whether they earned that money through a part-time, temporary, or side gig. The IRS Gig [...]

By law, all taxpayers have fundamental rights when they're interacting with the IRS. These rights apply all year, not just during the filing season. However, knowing and understanding these rights may help taxpayers resolve any filing season questions with confidence. [...]

Whether you plan to stay up to greet the new year or go to bed early, as a  taxpayer you can get ready for 2023 by reviewing these common end-of-year tasks. People can always visit IRS' Get Ready webpage for [...]

When people get married their tax situation often changes. A taxpayer's marital status as of Dec. 31 determines their tax filing options for the entire year, but that's not all newlyweds need to know. Here's a tax checklist for newly [...]

The Internal Revenue Service recently announced that interest rates will increase for the calendar quarter beginning Jan. 1, 2023. Underpayments For individuals, the rate for overpayments and underpayments will be 7% per year, compounded daily, up from 6% for the [...]

Taking online security seriously can help people keep their information safe and out of the hands of identity thieves and scammers. It only takes a few simple steps to avoid common security pitfalls. By following these tips, consumers and taxpayers can [...]

The Tuesday after Thanksgiving marks Giving Tuesday when many people choose to make charitable donations. People making charitable donations for Giving Tuesday or any time during the year should review whether their gift is tax-deductible. Donations to Charities May be [...]

Don't be scammed. Knowledge is a taxpayer's first line of defense against scammers who pretend to be from the IRS to steal personal information. Here are some facts about how the IRS communicates with taxpayers, according to a news release: [...]

Employers should be wary of third parties advising them to claim the employee retention credit when they may not qualify. Some third parties are taking improper positions related to taxpayer eligibility for and computation of the credit. These third parties [...]

Grandparents, foster parents, or people caring for siblings or other relatives should check their eligibility to receive the 2021 child tax credit. People who claim at least one child as their dependent may not realize they could be eligible to benefit [...]