TikTok influencers are promoting the use of a tax form on 'FinTok' that could get you in trouble with the IRS.

Employment-related identity theft happens when someone uses your personal information, commonly a Social Security number, to get hired for jobs and earn income illegally. In many cases, the victim ...

Many DIY tax software programs offer free tax filing for basic tax situations. But if your income is complex, most will prompt you to upgrade to a paid version.

The first week of the 2026 tax filing season shows a slower start for federal income tax returns and IRS processing, but early filers are receiving larger refunds than a year ago. IRS data from the ...

The IRS processed more than 20 million tax returns so far during the 2026 tax season according to the service's most recent published statistics, and if you're among the millions of people whom filed ...

The agency lost more than 25% of its staff to cuts, and it’s also dealing with new provisions from the tax and spending law passed in 2025. With tax season in full swing, you might be ready to file — ...

The good news? The average dollar amount of tax refunds issued so far is up. The rough patch? The IRS has processed far fewer returns in the first two weeks than a similar time frame a year ago. The ...

The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department plan to propose regulations on a provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act restricting certain energy-related tax credits when so-called ...

The IRS shared confidential information on nearly 50,000 taxpayers with DHS officials for use in carrying out the Trump administration’s massive deportation orders – seemingly violating key legal ...

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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 facade of the Internal Revenue Service building is seen in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by Wesley Lapointe/For The Washington Post via Getty Images) The Internal Revenue ...