As tax filing season begins, scammers are ramping up efforts to steal money and personal information from taxpayers.

IRS statistics through February 13, 2026, reveal fewer returns have been filed and processed compared to 2025. Still, the average tax refund checks are higher.

The IRS began accepting 2025 individual tax returns for processing on Jan. 26. Here’s where to get help with filing, and when you might get your tax refund. The 2025 tax return filing season ...

As tax season progresses, tax professionals say several updates this year could affect how much Montanans pay or get back.

Many Americans are heading back to work this week after the holiday season, and filing taxes is probably one of the last things on their minds. While Tax Day is still months away, the IRS is ...

Nobody loves doing their taxes, but don’t procrastinate too much: There are a few notable advantages to filing sooner. Rangy García for Money There are two types of people in this world: those who ...

While taxes are inevitable for most Americans, the government doesn’t require those with sufficiently low incomes to file. However, choosing not to file usually means forfeiting profitable tax breaks ...

The 2025-2026 tax season begins on Monday, Jan. 26, and the filing deadline is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Important documents for filing may include forms like W-2, 1099-NEC for freelance work, and ...

A new $6,000 deduction for senior citizens and less taxes on tips and overtime are some of the biggest changes for your 2025 tax return. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has ...