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IRS expects about 164 million individual returns in 2026; most will file online. One Big Beautiful Bill Act adds deductions for tips, vehicle loan interest, and age 65+. Tax Day is April 15, 2026; ...
The U.S. tax season is here, and the deadline for filing has been set at April 15, 2026, but this year, there are significant changes, including higher deductions and credits, to be kept in mind. The ...
The Trump administration pulled the plug on IRS Direct File, a pilot program allowing taxpayers to file federal tax returns for free. But there are still many no-cost filing options available, ...
Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...
Reviewing your return for mistakes can help you avoid delays. Make sure the numbers you report match the W-2s and 1099s that you and the IRS receive. Get help from the IRS’s tools or the Volunteer ...
RAM, or Random Access Memory, is what your computer uses to multi-task. Most devices with any kind of computer inside, whether it’s a PC, laptop, smartphone, or game console, will require a minimum ...