CNBC Select has run more than a dozen tax software programs through their paces to find the best in a variety of categories.

The 2025 tax season will have its quirks, gimmicks and gotchas. But right now anyway, many experts say most people should expect to see a timely tax refund. Fingers crossed. Taxpayers will still need ...

Filing taxes is a daunting experience for many Americans, whether it's their first time or they've been doing it for decades. The digital age has made it a lot easier to download your tax documents ...

Getting your taxes done for free sounds like something that you're bound to regret. But several real-deal tax freebies exist. Many people could save the $300 or more that they pay for tax services by ...

Tax season is a contrasting time for many people. Some are excited about big tax returns, while others will put off filing for as long as possible, dreading the headache of going through a more ...

It's tax season, and if you've received an unfamiliar income form this year, it might be a 1099 tax form. A 1099 form is used to document income received outside of a permanent salaried job. This ...

President Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' could grant some taxpayers bigger returns, but how soon Americans can file isn't known just yet.

Taxes may be fact of life, but have you ever been up close and personal with a Form 1040? Here's a beginner's guide to understanding how federal income tax returns work. Many, or all, of the products ...

If you're ready to file your 2025 income taxes (and receive your potential tax refund) early, here is the information and ...