Preparing for tax season can be overwhelming. However, understanding the key forms you'll encounter can help avoid tax debt ...

Each week, in our Ask the Editor series, Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter editor, answers questions on topics submitted ...

With the April 15 tax deadline fast approaching, millions of Americans are scrambling to finalize their returns and avoid costly mistakes that could shrink their refunds or trigger audits. Now is a ...

The Internal Revenue Service has posted a draft version of Schedule 1-A, "Additional Deductions," for Form 1040 that will be used next tax season when claiming new tax breaks in the One Big Beautiful ...

If you're ready to file your 2025 income taxes (and receive your potential tax refund) early, here is the information and ...

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 ...

The main difference between a W-9 and a 1099 is that you fill out a W-9, while the business or entity that is paying you ...