A missing signature can upend a return completely. Getting it right is essential to avoid delays, penalties, and rejected filings.

It’s tax season — but that doesn’t mean you have to drop several hundred dollars on a certified public accountant (CPA) or tax software. There are several ways to file your taxes for free — including an option available directly through the IRS.

Most US taxpayers will need to complete their income tax returns by April 15 or file a free tax extension for additional time. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering technology, software, finance, sports and video games ...

As we get closer to Tax Day, new tax filing season statistics through April 3 reveal fewer returns received and processed than last year, even as refund amounts climb.

The 2025 tax deadline is fast approaching and while some are waiting to submit at the very last minute, others are waiting and wondering when their refunds will arrive. Here's what to know. When is Tax Day 2025? Tax day this year is Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

For millions of Americans still waiting to file, procrastination could lead to penalties or delays.

You’ve got less than two weeks to file your tax returns by the April 15 deadline. The IRS received more than 80 million tax returns through March 21, the agency said. Of those, nearly 55 million taxpayers received refunds worth $169 billion. The average ...

Tax season officially began last week and American taxpayers who are due to receive tax refunds are likely to see them reach their accounts within a few weeks, depending on how they filed their returns. The IRS announced that Jan. 26 was the official ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Many American taxpayers are likely to be eagerly awaiting their tax refunds by this time of the year, when reimbursements are made by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for any ...