The average American who hires a tax preparer to file even a simple return will spend upwards of $200, according to industry estimates. This year, however, taxpayers have more options than ...

This year, the federal government promises a new era of easy, inexpensive tax preparation with free filing options from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). While the ability to use online forms to ...

Direct File doesn’t help people file their state taxes, but once taxpayers have completed their federal tax return, the Direct File system will automatically direct them to state tools to complete ...

These tips can help you decide what’s right for you this year Lea Uradu, J.D., is a Maryland state registered tax preparer, state-certified notary public, certified VITA tax preparer, IRS ...

Yes, you do. You very much need to report the income you made from tips on your tax return. On its website, the IRS advises ...

We evaluated eight tax-prep services for 2025, considering the quality and cost of their online tax software, to find the best offerings for all types of filers. If saving money isn't your biggest ...

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 ...

While tax season started Monday, state leaders want Marylanders to know they need not struggle to get returns filed.Free tax preparation help is available through the CASH Campaign of Maryland, a ...

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Central Oregon residents can once again access free tax preparation services designed to assist low-income and older adult taxpayers during the upcoming tax season.

27. The tax deadline to file for most people is April 15. Here are some hot tax topics to review before rushing to file your 2024 federal income tax return: More taxpayers will be bewildered when a ...

Here are some hot tax topics to review before rushing to file your 2024 federal income tax return: More taxpayers will be bewildered when a 1099-K hits the mailbox this tax season. And the ...