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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Tax Form 1098 tells the IRS how much mortgage interest you paid last year. You may be able to deduct this amount on your Schedule A. Not all mortgage interest is tax deductible. If you have a mortgage ...