Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bruce makes the law and tax code understandable to everyone. With the filing deadline for tax returns less than a month way, taxes ...

Americans are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and Claude to help prepare their tax returns, but experts warn the technology can deliver outdated or inaccurate ...

Whether you need to file a federal tax return for the 2025-2026 tax year depends mainly on your income, filing status, and age. In general, you’re required to file if your gross income exceeds the IRS ...

Preparing a 2025 tax return is likely to take more time, as workers who received tips or overtime pay in 2025 figure out what qualifies for new tax breaks. IRS gives some very specific examples in ...

Free File is not Direct File, which the IRS has discontinued for the 2026 tax season. This tax season, according to the IRS, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products ...