filing taxes

Feb 16, 2026
How ready is the IRS for tax season?
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The agency lost more than 25% of its staff to cuts, and it’s also dealing with new provisions from the tax and spending law passed in 2025.
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Apr 14, 2022
Millions of college students are eligible for tax credits. But they have to file for them.
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Students may be entitled to additional money if they’re not claimed as dependents.
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Jul 15, 2020
A busy year for tax accountants, even with a July 15 filing deadline
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They’ve been processing PPP loans, and also simply helping clients navigate a tough financial climate.
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Apr 11, 2019
Your side hustle may not look so great come tax time
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Are gig workers getting the guidance they need when it comes to filing their taxes?
Apr 10, 2019
House votes to continue controversial IRS program
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The "free file" program is controversial because it's run by the same private companies that make money on tax preparation.
Apr 10, 2019
Why so few people do taxes on their own
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Fear of costly mistakes drives some taxpayers to use a professional or software.
Apr 6, 2018
People would give up 2.5 days of pay rather than itemize deductions
People take the standardized deduction when they could get a bigger refund if they itemized.
Feb 20, 2018
IRS launches online tax calculator for 2018
The Internal Revenue Service is trying to help tax filers prepare for next year. In the light of the recent tax overhaul, it’s launching its new withholding calculator that will help people check if they are having too much or too little held back from their paychecks for taxes. Click the audio player above for […]