It happens more often than you might think. Life gets busy, finances get complicated and suddenly, a year (or more) goes by without filing your tax return. Whatever the reason, though having unfiled ...

A new tax deduction for many adults 65 and older has plenty of rules and requires new paperwork. What you need to know when ...

While it’s true that you want to keep essential records, don’t be afraid to toss out what you don't need. Here's your quick guide to what to keep and what to throw out after Tax Day. Some taxpayers ...

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 ...

A tax refund may feel like a windfall, but it’s really your own money coming back. Here’s how to decide whether to save, invest, or pay down debt.

Many taxpayers wait for their IRS tax refund each year and sometimes the payment arrives late. Refund delays can happen for several reasons during tax season. Experts say small mistakes, certain tax ...

・You usually have up to 3 years to amend your tax return to fix errors. ・Use Form 1040-X to report the changes to the IRS. ・You must include any forms that changed (W-2, 1099, 1098-T). You filed your ...