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Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed ...

What the IRS Isn't Shouting From the Rooftops Let's be real. When was the last time you heard the IRS actively marketing a ...

The new senior tax deduction ushered in by the 'Big, Beautiful Bill' is worth up to $6,000 per qualified filer.

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 ...

A bigger standard deduction, changes in the itemizing rules and new temporary deductions all complicate the decision. Here’s how to choose the option that’s best for you. When it comes to federal ...

Seniors 65 and older can claim a new federal tax deduction up to $6,000 for 2025, but it's not automatic. Learn how to get this tax break and avoid missing out.

Tax season is underway and you have until April 15 to file your return with the IRS. If you want to avoid the stress of the ...

Form 1099-C reports canceled debt to the IRS when a creditor has forgiven or erased a balance owed so a taxpayer no longer has to pay it. What Is Form 1099-C: Cancellation of Debt? Lenders must submit ...

The 2026 tax season kicks off on Jan. 26 and the best way to make filing less painful and time-consuming is to file online. Nearly 40% of taxpayers used tax software or online services to do their ...