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These tax scams promise big tax refunds to those who claim oddball credits. IRS warns that inaccurate claims trigger delays ...

Thousands of Hispanic taxpayers in the U.S. may unknowingly be at risk due to using the wrong tax form. The issue isn't about filing late or missing income, but rather the technicality of using the ...

The proposed rules move the federal government closer to operationalizing Trump Accounts, a savings vehicle for children.

Form 5405 helps taxpayers claim the First-Time Homebuyer Credit, offering a tax credit for homes purchased between 2008 and ...

The Internal Revenue Service announced its annual Dirty Dozen list of tax scams for 2026 that threaten the tax and financial information of taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals.

Experts say new deductions, hurdles and provisions could make completing your returns more complex this tax season.

The Credit for Other Dependents provides a $500 tax benefit for qualifying dependents who don’t meet the requirements for the Child Tax Credit. This credit covers dependents age 17 or older, including ...

The IRS has published filing instructions for the new Schedule 1-A and Form 1040 instructions for taxpayers to claim no tax ...

A for tax year 2025 tied to the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill,” offering deductions for tips, overtime pay, car loan inte ...

Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act ...

Tax season is about halfway over, and IRS data shows refunds are higher so far. Here’s what Tennessee filers should know about timing and how to track their refund.