The fake IRS emails and texts announcing tax refunds and credits are already on the way. It’s tax filing season, so beware of ...

Nonrefundable tax credits can only be used against taxes that you owe -- once your tax bill hits $0, you don't get the ...

The earned income tax credit and additional child tax credit are “refundable,” meaning filers can claim a refund without tax ...

Most U.S. taxpayers expect a refund this year, and many plan to put it toward necessities. But a handful say they'll put it all in savings, where rates are currently high.

January is a big month for the letter R, with resolutions, resets and tax returns demanding our attention. While it’s undeniably early days, the Internal Revenue Service will tell you it’s ...

If saving money isn't your biggest concern, you might find that paying extra for expert help or full-service tax preparation is the best way to get your taxes done and a refund in your pocket.

Macy Meyer is a North Carolina native who graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a BA in English and a second BA in Journalism. Macy is a Writer on the CNET How-To team, covering a variety of topics ...

Ready to file your ... use online forms to file your taxes has long been an option, most taxpayers needed guidance to navigate the slew of schedules required to prepare and file a typical tax return.

Free File is already available online at IRS.gov to use to prepare and file 2024 tax returns. You can only file your current year tax return using IRS Free File; you cannot process a prior year ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that the nation’s 2025 tax season will start on Monday, Jan. 27, and will feature an array of expanded and enhanced tools ...

Only you can decide the best way to use your tax refund because your decision must be based on your financial situation and goals. Here's what we recommend: Assess your financial situation ...