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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.

Losing a loved one is hard enough, but some are still forced to deal with the IRS for more than a year afterward, data show. After someone died, it took the Internal Revenue Service an average of 444 ...

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 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 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 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 ...

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 Internal Revenue Service improperly shared confidential tax information of thousands of individuals with immigration enforcement officials, according to three people familiar with the situation, ...

To misquote Benjamin Franklin, nothing is certain in this world except for death, taxes and scammers. Unfortunately, with tax filing season now in full swing, the fraudsters are also out in force, ...

The 2026 tax season has officially started, and IRS Criminal Investigation officials from the Atlanta Field Office are urging taxpayers to stay vigilant against unscrupulous tax preparers who prey on ...