Tax filing can be daunting. So if you’re wondering how to file taxes online or on paper, here’s a cheat sheet on how to do your taxes and how to make …
Make Tax Season a Snap
Filing taxes is no one's favorite thing. But there are ways to make it easier.

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A 1099 form (or more than one) might land in your mailbox sometime in February. You need to hang on to it, because it can have a big impact on your …
If you need to see your past tax information, here's how to get it from the IRS by requesting an IRS transcript, also called a tax transcript. What …
There may be a million ways to skin a cat, but there are only three ways to prepare your tax return: If you’re wondering about the best way to prepare …
How tax deductions and tax credits work, when to itemize or take the standard deduction, plus 20 tax deductions and credits you might be overlooking.
Answer a few simple questions and quickly see if recent tax changes mean you can expect a federal tax refund for 2020.
If you're eager to get your hands on your tax refund, you're not alone — millions of people have those same "Where's my refund?" thoughts after they …
Most people cross paths with a W-4 form, but not everybody realizes how much power Form W-4 has over their tax bill. Here's what the form is used …
The main IRS phone number is 800-829-1040, but that’s not the only IRS number you can call for help or to speak to a live person. Here's a list of …
Back in the day, writing a check was pretty much the only way to make an IRS payment. Now, however, there are a ton of options. Here’s how today’s …