The 2026 federal tax filing season is officially underway, and US taxpayers can now submit their 2025 federal income tax returns using Form 1040. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) began accepting and ...

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Tax Day is April 15, and it’s still not too late to gather the documents you need to file your taxes. This includes Form 1040 from the IRS. Read on to learn more about this form and why it’s important ...

Once you’ve clicked “file” or dropped your tax return in the mail, use this form to provide the IRS with updated information Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side E. Napoletano is a contributor ...

Realizing you made a mistake on your tax return? Don’t panic. If you overlooked a valuable deduction, say, or forgot to report some of your income, you can simply file an amended return. Amending your ...

Form 4547, which allows taxpayers to elect the new Trump accounts, was clearly numbered with purpose. But when it comes to 1040s, W-2s, 1099s, and other familiar forms, the explanation is far less ...

You know, here's the thing. Most Americans spend decades filing their tax returns without ever hearing about a special form designed just for them once they hit retirement age. It's not like the IRS ...