The IRS recently changed tip deduction rules for self-employed individuals. If you filed early, learn how to amend your tax return.

Understanding your 1040 is the best way to legally minimize your taxes. Top tax professionals will tell you that effective tax planning needs to be proactive, not reactive. The best tax planning needs ...

The nationwide tax filing deadline is just one day away on Tuesday, April 15. If you've left your filing to the last minute and need a refresher, Newsweek has broken down everything you need to know ...

Tax Day is April 15, and it’s still not too late to gather the documents you need to file your taxes. This includes Form 1040 from the IRS. Read on to learn more about this form and why it’s important ...

The 2026 federal tax filing season is officially underway, and US taxpayers can now submit their 2025 federal income tax returns using Form 1040. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) began accepting and ...

If you requested an automatic six-month extension to file your federal tax return using Form 4868, your new deadline is Wednesday, October 15, 2025. That extra time can help you organize your ...

Realizing you made a mistake on your tax return? Don’t panic. If you overlooked a valuable deduction, say, or forgot to report some of your income, you can simply file an amended return. Amending your ...

When you amend a federal tax return, you can correct mistakes or errors made on your original one. Here’s what you need to know about the process, including when to file, what documents you’ll need, ...

Once you’ve clicked “file” or dropped your tax return in the mail, use this form to provide the IRS with updated information Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side E. Napoletano is a contributor ...

Janet Berry-Johnson, CPA, is a freelance writer with a background in accounting and income tax planning and preparation for individuals and small businesses. Her work has appeared in Business Insider ...