Tax Forms

Mehaniq / Shutterstock.com Most of us have little desire to mess with the IRS. Filling out your annual tax form honestly and completely is the best way to keep the agency from poking around in your business. But some folks just can’t help trying to pull the wool over Uncle Sam’s eyes. And when they

This story is part of Taxes 2023, CNET’s coverage of the best tax software, tax tips and everything else you need to file your return and track your refund. The IRS has finally issued guidelines on whether the millions of taxpayers who received a state tax rebate last year need to declare it on their

In 2020, 46% of Americans used tax preparation software to file their returns, while 27% used an in-person, full-service tax preparer, according to a national survey by College Investor, a personal finance website. With the tax season officially opening January 23, many South Carolina taxpayers will be searching for help to prepare their tax returns.

This story is part of Taxes 2023, CNET’s coverage of the best tax software, tax tips and everything else you need to file your return and track your refund. Owning a home might be the American dream, but it sure isn’t cheap. Aside from mortgage payments and property taxes, the average US homeowner spent $12,904

This story is part of Taxes 2023, CNET’s coverage of the best tax software, tax tips and everything else you need to file your return and track your refund. As tax season commences and the April 18 filing deadline starts to get closer, Social Security recipients might be wondering whether they should file a tax return this

This story is part of Taxes 2023, CNET’s coverage of the best tax software, tax tips and everything else you need to file your return and track your refund. The IRS has finally issued guidelines on whether the millions of taxpayers who received a state tax rebate last year need to declare it on their

Quick Take   The IRS has proposed a voluntary program that employers could choose to use in order to manage the taxes owed on employees’ tips. The program would replace similar existing programs. But some partisan social media accounts have wrongly suggested that the program indicates either new taxes or increased enforcement. Neither is true. Full

The 2023 tax season has started.  And whether you like to file your tax returns early or prefer to wait closer to Tax Day 2023 (i.e., April 18), there are a few things you need to know about income reporting, new tax credits, state stimulus checks, and potentially smaller tax refunds—before you file your 2022

This story is part of Taxes 2023, CNET’s coverage of the best tax software, tax tips and everything else you need to file your return and track your refund. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 created many new tax breaks for home energy efficiency. While most of the big incentives will arrive in future years,