The gift tax limit affects how much can be given each year without tax consequences. See what counts as a gift and when ...

U.S. taxpayers preparing to file returns for 2025 — deadline April 15, 2026 — have one fewer free option this year.

Tax refunds are expected to be big this year. Learn what the fastest and safest way is to get yours and how to track it.

Tax refunds are expected to be huge this year. Learn what the fastest and safest way is to get yours and how to track it.

If you are a creator and sell through eBay or other online marketplaces, you may need to file a 1099-K when submitting income tax returns.

Most people will not owe federal gift tax in 2026. The IRS allows generous annual and lifetime exemptions, which means gift tax applies only to very large transfers made by high-net-worth ...

Tax season is underway and you have until April 15 to file your return with the IRS. For many, especially first-time filers, ...

As tax season kicks off, families with minor children can now register for Trump accounts. To open the account, an election must be made on IRS Form 4547. Form 4547 can be filed separately or with ...

A TIGTA report reveals paper returns make up just 6% of filings, but drive 72% of processing costs. Funding cuts and staffing ...

The Trump administration may have shuttered Direct File — the IRS’s short-lived experiment in tax-preparation software — but it doesn’t mean you have to pay to file your taxes. There are plenty of ...

The Internal Revenue Service made only limited progress in scanning a tiny fraction of paper-filed returns last tax season, ...

Early birds can submit their 2025 tax returns today and receive their potential tax refunds in two to three weeks. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering ...