You might think self-assessment tax returns are only for the self-employed, landlords and high-net-worth individuals, but more people than ever have had to complete one in recent years. Fiscal drag is ...

Kemberley Washington is a former staff writer at Forbes Advisor and provides consumer-friendly tax tips for individuals and businesses. Her work goes beyond tax articles. She has been instrumental in ...

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 ...

For most taxpayers, the filing deadline for 2024 federal taxes is April 15, 2025. If you need more time to get your return together, you can request an extension to Oct. 15, 2025. You still need to ...

Taxes may be fact of life, but have you ever been up close and personal with a Form 1040? Here's a beginner's guide to understanding how federal income tax returns work. Many, or all, of the products ...

If you're unable to file your 2024 federal income tax return by the standard deadline of April 15, 2025, you risk facing penalties and interest on any unpaid taxes. The traditional penalty for an ...