You need your adjusted gross income from last year's taxes to file your federal income tax return online in 2026.

Vlad Rusz is a CPA at Centaur Digital Corp, helping busy business owners efficiently manage their accounting systems. The IRS, and some online tax preparation companies, offer a way to file a personal ...

U.S. taxpayers preparing to file returns for 2025 — deadline April 15, 2026 — have one fewer free option this year.

The agency still offers a Free File program that works with commercial tax software firms. Some companies also offer free tools for certain filers.

If you feel you need more time to file 2025 income tax returns, you can request an extension, but you'll need to do so soon ...

The new income limit for IRS Free File is $5,000 higher than last year, marking one of the largest annual increases in the program’s history.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. Incorrect IRS Forms 1099 are a worry, since Forms 1099 generally ...

With bigger tax refunds expected this season, it can be tempting to file returns earlier than usual. But incomplete filings can raise flags for the IRS, delaying processing or even triggering an audit ...

The process of filing your own taxes can seem daunting, especially if you are doing it for the first time. But assuming that your financial situation is fairly straightforward and you have the ...

We're quickly coming up on the last day to file federal income taxes. The IRS expects more than 140 million individual returns by April 15, 2025, but, as of March 28, 2025, has only received about ...

I appreciated all the useful information Aimee Green provided in her article on tax filing seasons, (“IRS tax filing season begins today. Expect confusion. Here’s what to know,” Jan. 26). One item not ...

Tax filing mistakes can happen to anyone, even if you have a fairly straightforward return. Some mistakes will simply delay your refund, while others can trigger an IRS notice or result in tax ...