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It’s April 15 — otherwise known as “Tax Day” in the United States. While the IRS has already received a majority of the 2024 federal income tax returns typically filed by Tax Day — 101.422 million as ...

As we inch toward the final tax filing deadline of April 15, millions of Americans are feeling the stress that comes with filling out the complex forms and the potential of owing money to the Internal ...

It happens more often than you might think. Life gets busy, finances get complicated and suddenly, a year (or more) goes by without filing your tax return. Whatever the reason, though having unfiled ...

Some experts would advise a couple to file jointly if they can, but is it actually the right call for you? Thomas is a native of upstate New York and a graduate of the University at Albany. As a ...

The Direct File system will be open to millions of taxpayers in 25 states, up from 12 last year. But it’s unclear what will happen to the program next year. By Ann Carrns Tax season opens Monday, and ...

As the April 15 tax filing deadline fast approaches, fewer Americans have filed their federal taxes, and more have requested extensions, at this point in the filing season compared to last year, ...

As Tax Day approaches, millions of Americans are preparing their returns, but missing the April 15 deadline could trigger a cascade of penalties and interest. For taxpayers who owe money, the ...

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