Any taxpayer can create a free ID.me account to see what forms they should expect to receive this year, since anyone issuing a W-2 or 1099 will also issue a copy to the IRS. Employees receive a W-2, ...

The IRS launched the pilot program known as Direct File in 2024 so that people can file their tax returns directly with the federal government.

The Internal Revenue Service is accepting tax returns for tax season 2025, including through the expanded Direct File program ...

Your bank or credit union has not posted the refund. If you're claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit, those refunds can't go ...

This should be a banner year for taxpayers seeking free tax-preparation. But one key IRS program is under fire.

Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk posted on his social media site that he has “deleted” 18F, a government agency that worked ...

As the 2025 tax season progresses, taxpayers are left to try to navigate this uncertain landscape. Hopefully, the confusion surrounding Elon Musk’s Treasury payment systems and shakeups at the IRS don ...

On this week's episode of the Forbes Tax Breaks Podcast, Forbes Senior Writer and tax attorney Kelly Phillips Erb discusses ...

If you already filed, you can check the status of your federal tax refund on the dedicated IRS webpage. You'll need your Social Security or individual taxpayer ID number, your filing status, and the ...

The IRS has announced significant changes to its tax refund process starting in 2025, potentially causing disruptions for ...