Yes, the due date for your 2025 federal income tax return is still months away. But the go-getters among us are already thinking about our 2026 federal tax returns. It’s never too early to begin ...

Tax brackets help determine how much income tax you pay. As your income increases, different portions of it are taxed at higher rates. The income ranges vary by filing status, such as single or head ...

The IRS has released the new income limits for federal income tax brackets for the tax year 2026. The brackets you fall into determine how much you owe at tax time. For 2025 returns, which will be ...

Income tax is a government-levied tax on income generated by individuals and businesses. Taxes are used to fund public services, government obligations, and infrastructure like schools and roads.

A key to maximizing a family’s after-tax investment income is to navigate the Kiddie Tax. Don’t make gifts of investment property to children or grandchildren without knowing the rules. The Kiddie Tax ...

Filing taxes can be daunting, even overwhelming. Whether you file with help from a professional or on your own, calculating precisely what you owe to the Internal Revenue Service, or what the IRS owes ...

January kicks off tax-filing season as the IRS 2026 tax season opens. Here's what to know about the new federal income tax brackets and when the IRS will start accepting your 2025 tax returns. The IRS ...

Early birds can submit their 2025 tax returns today and receive their potential tax refunds in two to three weeks. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering ...

Nine U.S. states are lowering income taxes on Jan. 1, according to a recent Tax Foundation analysis — a move that could give some taxpayers additional financial breathing room as they head into the ...