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Four big things the winners of Congress will have to tackle in 2025
Whichever party wins control of the House and Senate must decide how to handle a slew of consequential policy matters.
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There's still time to reduce your 2024 tax bill with these strategies
There’s still time to lower your taxes or boost your refund for 2024, financial experts say. Here are some strategies to consider before year-end.
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How new tax changes for 2025 could affect federal tax liabilities for families
The IRS has announced new changes affecting the earned income tax credit, child tax credit, adoption credit and annual gift tax exclusion for 2025.
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IRS announces new federal income tax brackets for 2025
The IRS has announced higher federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2025. Here’s what taxpayers need to know.
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Explaining the child tax credit with the ‘Give me my money' TikTok challenge
Will the IRS “give you your money!?” Watch this explainer to see if you will qualify for the federal child tax credit.
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Treasury proposes rule to prevent large corporations from evading income taxes
The Biden administration has proposed a new rule that would require the largest U.S. companies to pay at least 15% of their profits in taxes.
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The IRS has a method of ‘last resort' to collect overdue taxes: Revoking your passport
The State Department can deny a passport application or revoke an active passport if the IRS certifies a tax debt as “seriously delinquent.”
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Coca-Cola to pay $6 billion in IRS back taxes case while appealing judge's decision
Coca-Cola Co. says it will pay $6 billion in back taxes and interest to the Internal Revenue Service while it appeals a federal tax court decision in a case dating back 17 years.
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IRS collects milestone $1 billion in back taxes from high-wealth cheats
The milestone is meant to showcase how the agency is making use of the money it received as part of the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act. It comes as Republicans threatened cuts to the IRS.
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IRS has taken nearly 2 years to help tax identity theft victims get their refunds
Tax identity theft victims are waiting nearly two years for resolution and refunds from the IRS. But the agency is working on improvements.
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IRS unveils plan to end another major tax loophole for the wealthy and raise $50 billion in the process
The Internal Revenue Service plans to end another major tax loophole that could raise more than $50 billion in revenue over the next decade.
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These tax strategies can be a ‘silver lining' after a prolonged job layoff, advisor says
You could leverage tax planning strategies after unemployment if your income is lower in 2024, experts say. Here’s what to know.
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IRS announces Direct File as permanent free tax-filing option starting next year
The IRS announced that Direct File, a free tax-filing option for simplified tax returns, will be a permanent option starting next year.
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NJ offers telecommuting residents reward to successfully appeal NY income tax
Telecommuting, a pandemic-era novelty that has become a permanent alternative for many people, has some Connecticut and New Jersey employees of New York-based companies questioning why they still have to pay personal income tax to the Empire State. Their home states are wondering as well. Fed up with losing out on hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenue each…
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It's Tax Day. And your refund may be larger than usual this year
On this Tax Day, refunds are looking a bit bigger for taxpayers.
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IRS: You have ‘options' if you can't pay your taxes by the April 15 deadline
If you can’t pay your taxes by April 15, you have “options,” according to the IRS. Here’s what to know about payment plans.
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Got kids? Here's what to know about filing your 2023 taxes
Tax pros say there are a few tips parents should keep in mind when filing their tax returns this year.
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Tax tips for college students and their parents
There are lots of things college students and their parents should keep in mind before filing their taxes.
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Today is Tax Day. What happens if you don't file your taxes or file late?
Will the IRS fine you? Here’s what could happen if you fail to file your taxes by April 15 and how to request an extension.
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IRS adds ‘important update' for free Direct File pilot as federal tax deadline approaches
With one week until the tax deadline, the IRS has added an “important update” for Direct File, the agency’s free tax filing program. Here’s what to know.