Bankruptcy filings have been climbing as Americans continue to grapple with several looming economic issues, including persistent inflation and high interest rates on borrowing options. When you ...

Tax season officially began Jan. 26, which makes now the time to file. But before you sit down to file your taxes, here's what's needed to properly file. Also, make sure you know the deadline. The ...

Tax season has officially kicked off and now's the time to begin planning to file last year's returns. State and federal officials began accepting returns Monday, Jan. 26. Taxes must be filed by the ...

If you're someone who doesn't rush to file your taxes, you're not alone. Nearly 1 in 4 Americans say they wait until the last minute to file, according to a 2025 survey by IPX1031, a financial ...

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 ...

New Mexico taxpayers can begin filing their state income tax returns electronically starting Friday, January 16 as the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department opens its Taxpayer Access Point. The ...

Tax season is officially underway, and the Internal Revenue Service has begun accepting individual federal tax returns for 2026 through its free guided software program, IRS Free File. The IRS opened ...

January brings the new year, which means the month is filled with resolutions, settling into routine, and – whether you’re excited about it or not – tax season. Although it’s probably not your ...

In a few weeks, taxpayers will be able to start filing their taxes. President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act could grant certain taxpayers bigger returns this year, but it's not clear yet ...

Get your W-2s ready. In two weeks, the Internal Revenue Service will begin accepting 2025 tax returns. The 2026 tax season begins Jan. 26, the agency announced Thursday. “The Internal Revenue Service ...

Americans should take the next couple of weeks to get their tax documents in order if they want to be among the first to file their taxes (and get their refunds) when tax season opens on January 26, ...

The IRS will open the 2026 tax season in just a few days, but you could be wasting money by paying to file your 2025 income tax returns. According to personal finance resource NerdWallet, roughly 70% ...