Common tax return mistakes to avoid
February 19th, 2026
Mistakes and errors can happen, but most are easily avoidable when it comes to filing federal income tax returns. Taxpayers are encouraged to review their entire return before filing to make sure it is correct…
2026 tax filing season opens with several free filing options available
February 2nd, 2026
The 2026 tax filing season officially kicked off this week, and the IRS is now accepting and processing federal income tax returns for the 2025 tax year. Taxpayers have several options for filing electronically, with…
Next Steps to Get Ready for 2026 Tax Filing Season
January 29th, 2026
Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, wa opening day for the 2026 tax filing season. This is when taxpayers can begin filing their 2025 federal tax returns. Here are a few simple steps taxpayers can take now…
IRS announces first day of 2026 filing season; online tools and resources help with tax filing
January 8th, 2026
The Internal Revenue Service announced Monday, January 26, 2026, as the opening of the nation’s 2026 filing season. This year, several new tax law provisions of H.R. 1 (the One, Big, Beautiful Bill ) become…
Oct. 15 deadline for extension filers is around the corner
October 7th, 2025
The extension deadline to file taxes is less than two weeks away. Most taxpayers who requested an extension to file their 2024 tax return must file by Wednesday, Oct. 15, to avoid a penalty for…
IRS to phase out paper tax refund checks starting with individual taxpayers
September 30th, 2025
The Internal Revenue Service, working with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, today announced that paper tax refund checks for individual taxpayers will be phased out beginning on Sept. 30, 2025, as required by Executive Order…
ABLE savings accounts and other tax benefits for persons with disabilities
March 20th, 2025
People with disabilities and their families can use Achieving a Better Life Experience accounts to help pay for qualified disability-related expenses. ABLE accounts are savings accounts that don’t affect eligibility for government assistance programs. Here are some key…
Myth-busting federal tax refunds
March 18th, 2025
Many taxpayers file their federal tax returns and then eagerly anticipate details about their refund. The best way to check the status of a refund is through the Where’s My Refund? tool, the IRS2Go app, or by signing…
Get ready for tax filing season 2025
January 10th, 2025
As tax filing season approaches, the IRS Get Ready campaign reminds taxpayers of simple steps they can take now to get ready to file their 2024 federal tax returns. As the IRS continues its digital…
IRS encourages taxpayers to prepare for 2025 filing season with online tools
November 25th, 2024
Access IRS Online Account for helpful information Taxpayers can create or access their IRS Online Account, where they can find all their tax related information for the 2025 filing season. New users will need to have…
Extension filers: Gather all tax information before filing by October 15
October 1st, 2024
The deadline for taxpayers with an extension to file is around the corner – on Tuesday, Oct. 15. It’s important for taxpayers to gather all their records and get copies of any missing documents before…
Child and Dependent Care tax credit can help offset summer day camp expenses
August 19th, 2024
Summer day camp expenses may count towards the Child and Dependent Care tax credit. Many working parents arrange for care of their younger children under age 13 during the summer. A popular solution is a…