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 ...

Many taxpayers could see bigger refunds this year. From average refund amounts to delays, deductions, and credits, here’s what taxpayers should know as the 2026 tax filing season gets started. Few ...

Many taxpayers were expecting higher tax refunds this year, only to find they owed money to the IRS. What was to blame — and ...

With bigger tax refunds expected this season, it can be tempting to file returns earlier than usual. But incomplete filings can raise flags for the IRS, delaying processing or even triggering an audit ...

In the year that a taxpayer dies there may still need to be one or more tax returns that are required to be filed after their death. The need for these filings is dependent upon the income that the ...

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tools like ChatGPT and Claude to help prepare their tax returns, but experts warn the technology can deliver outdated or inaccurate ...

At a 12% marginal tax rate, for example, the $6,000 enhanced senior deduction for a single taxpayer who is 65 or older would result in $720 in tax savings. The new enhanced deduction for seniors on ...