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 ...

Filing IRS Form 4868 gives you an automatic six-month extension to file your tax return. You can request an extension for free, but you still need to pay taxes owed by Tax Day. Many, or all, of the ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Lea Uradu, J.D., is a Maryland state registered tax preparer, state-certified notary public, ...

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently announced that taxpayers can now download and print tax forms for the 2023 and 2024 tax years. TRAVERSE CITY, MI, US ...

Tax Form 1098 tells the IRS how much mortgage interest you paid last year. You may be able to deduct this amount on your Schedule A. Not all mortgage interest is tax deductible. If you have a mortgage ...

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 ...

Kelly Phillips Erb is a Forbes senior writer who covers tax. Chances are that when you get your paycheck, you don’t look closely at anything beyond the net pay—the amount deposited into your account.

When you start a new job, your employer will ask you to complete a W-4 form. The IRS W-4 helps determine the correct amount of income tax your employer will withhold from your wages. But how does it ...

If you're expecting a tax refund this season, you can avoid delays by filing a complete and accurate return. But first, you'll need to gather your tax forms. You get tax forms such as W-2s and 1099s ...