As the tax deadline looms, understanding how to request an automatic extension can save you from costly penalties. Form 4868 offers a straightforward way to extend your filing deadline by six months, ...

Many countries make doing your taxes simple. In the age of Musk and DOGE cuts to the IRS, will America ever get a better system?

This tax season, a W-2 arrived in the mail. It had Ileana Zuniga’s information, but reported nearly $30,000 in income from a job she said she didn’t have. “It was from a construction company,” said ...

It’s called an ITIN, and for the past three decades it has allowed undocumented immigrants to file an income tax return even if they lack work permits or a Social Security number.

For many people, one of the main forms you’ll need to file your taxes is your W-2, which will come from your employer.

Filing your federal tax return to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) starts with having the right forms in hand. Whether you choose to e-file or submit a paper return, being well-prepared is essential ...

By Tony Futia My legal battles with the IRS and with New York State officials who allowed the IRS to take a large part of my ...

The process is “extremely sensitive” and can sometimes show a trace amount of DNA present, a CBI deputy director said in the affidavit. If that happens, scientists are supposed to follow a series of ...

You have to file and pay any balance owing on a T1-OVP, 2024 Individual Income Tax Return for RRSP, PRPP and SPP Excess Contributions, on or before March 31, 2025. When you file the return, send ...

Victims say they’re still being taxed by IRS on money stolen by scammers Money stolen from retirement accounts by crooks is viewed by the IRS as income earned by the victim and taxed accordingly.

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Cancelled and forgiven debts trigger income and can be a tax trap. Fortunately, there are exceptions that may keep you from having to write a check to the IRS. IRS says to check the status of your ...