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.

The standard deduction is bigger than ever, itemizing rules have changed, and new deductions complicate matters. Here’s how to choose the option that’s best for you.

We now know the date the Internal Revenue Service will begin accepting and processing tax returns. The tax agency said the nation’s filing season will start Monday, Jan. 26. You can submit returns ...

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 ...

Tax season kicked off this week on Monday, and it is ticking all the boxes we expected, beginning with a little chaos. To start, we’re headed toward a shutdown this weekend. The government is ...

Here’s what Virginia taxpayers need to know about federal and state income tax filing deadlines for the 2026 tax season.

Pennsylvania taxpayers have until mid-April to file their state income tax return. Here’s a breakdown of key 2026 deadlines.