When you amend a federal tax return, you can correct mistakes or errors made on your original one. Here's what you need to know about the process, including when to file, what documents you'll need, ...

An amended return is a taxpayer’s opportunity to receive any unclaimed refund or correct an instance of underpayment after they've filed and the due date to file has passed. If you find a mistake in ...

Made a mistake while filing your 2025 income tax return this year? You aren't alone — In its 2025 annual report to congress, the National Taxpayer Advocate says the IRS processed about 3.7 million ...

The 2026 tax filing season starts on Jan. 26. (Photo illustration by Michael Bocchieri/Getty Images) (Michael Bocchieri/Getty Images) Get your W-2s ready. The IRS will begin accepting 2025 tax returns ...

One night in February, I lined up my daytime company pay stub, the envelope I received from my nightlife job, and a note with ...

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but Free File, Fillable Forms, MilTax, and some private tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate the free options still ...

A venerable IRS program called Free File allows 70% of taxpayers to file their taxes for free, just as the name implies. Only 2% of taxpayers used the service in 2024. That is the finding of a ...

Your filing status affects everything from your tax brackets to whether you have to file at all. Here’s how the rules work—and how to avoid mistakes that can cost you time and money. Former Senior ...

Taxes are due soon, but if you can’t meet the deadline, you can apply for an extension. Tax season began Jan. 26, the same day Delaware began processing 2025 individual income tax returns, according ...

Get your W-2s ready. The IRS will begin accepting 2025 tax returns on Jan. 26, when the agency officially opens the 2026 tax filing season. "The Internal Revenue Service is ready to help taxpayers ...