The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) helps workers and families with low to moderate incomes receive a tax credit. If you ...

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Wondering where’s my amended tax return? Learn how to track your 1040-X status, avoid delays and understand refund timelines in 2025 and 2026. Here's more: ...

To check the status of your refund, use the " Where's My Refund?" tools for federal tax refunds or go to the IRS2Go app. Information is updated once a day, overnight. Social Security number or ...

Need to file independent contractor taxes? It works differently than for employees. Learn about deductions, filing ...

Tax season for 2025 income is arriving with a familiar mix of urgency and confusion, especially around how early you can actually file in 2026 and what happens if you miss a key date. The Internal ...

Small business owners, freelancers, and independent contractors who expect to owe at least $1,000 in taxes annually are generally required to make estimated quarterly tax payments to the IRS. As the ...

If you're ready to file your 2025 income taxes (and receive your potential tax refund) early, here is the information and documentation you need. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team.

For millions of Americans who earn income outside of a traditional paycheck, the start of the year brings an important tax obligation. The IRS requires quarterly estimated tax payments on income that ...