If you're ready to file your 2025 income taxes (and receive your potential tax refund) early, here is the information and documentation you need. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team.

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The 2026 tax season will open on Monday, Jan. 26, giving you almost 12 weeks to file your 2025 state and federal income tax returns before the April deadline. But what if you run out of time, or ...

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Transactions Tracked By Income Tax Department: Imagine you buy a coffee, pay for your movie ticket, or transfer money to a friend. Most of these everyday transactions go unnoticed, yet some payments, ...