Filing your federal tax return to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) starts with having the right forms in hand. Whether you choose to e-file or submit a paper return, being well-prepared is essential ...

What is a state tax ID number, and what is it for? A state tax ID number is sometimes called a state employer ID, state EIN or state tax registration. It’s assigned by a state to identify a business ...

If you can file your taxes early, you should. Here's everything you'll want to have ready to do it. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering technology, software, ...

Janet Berry-Johnson, CPA, is a freelance writer with a background in accounting and income tax planning and preparation for individuals and small businesses. Her work has appeared in Business Insider ...

WASHINGTON - Don't tuck those tax forms away just yet. Take a minute, first, to look them over for insights about how you are managing your financial life. A careful read of your 1040 can point you to ...

Tax-filing season has started for 2024 returns, and that means millions of Americans are getting ready first to procrastinate and then to try to get through the process as quickly as possible. It's ...