Lawmakers want to expand the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, which for three decades has rewarded companies that hire people with barriers to employment. New research shows it doesn’t work.

The IRS has published filing instructions for the new Schedule 1-A and Form 1040 instructions for taxpayers to claim no tax ...

Tax season is underway and you have until April 15 to file your return with the IRS. For many, especially first-time filers, taxes can be daunting and it’s tempting to leave them until the last minute ...

The final marathon session included a reversal on postpartum Medicaid coverage and a plan to use $125 million to address PFAS pollution.

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A new tax form, Schedule 1-A, introduces four new deductions for the 2025 tax year. All four write-offs are "below-the-line" deductions, which reduce taxable income but not adjusted gross income. Each ...

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Run the numbers: For 2025, the standard deduction is $31,500 for married couples and $15,750 for singles. If your total itemized deductions — including mortgage interest, charitable giving, and state ...

Have you filed your taxes yet? Here’s what to know this tax season — from when your refund may arrive to how to check its status. The Internal Revenue Service started accepting federal tax returns in ...

Taxes can be complicated if you live in one state and work in another. And the rules can vary significantly from state to state. Some states with many commuters have reciprocity agreements, so you' ...

Beginning July 4, 2026, employers may also contribute to Trump accounts of employees or their dependents by establishing Trump account contribution programs (TACPs).

The IRS, and some online tax preparation companies, offer a way to file a personal tax extension for free. Making a tax extension payment on IRS.gov automatically grants you a personal extension ...