Taxpayers can receive their income tax refund by direct deposit, with no refund loan charges, as early as January 31. This chart shows how fast you can get your refund, based on when you file your tax return with the IRS.

Happy New Year! Are you (like many Americans) starting to think about the upcoming tax season and when you'll get your IRS income tax re...

Wondering when you will get your 2020 income tax refund from the IRS? We have the answer in a simple chart. (See the chart below.)

The tax reform law that took effect in early 2018 will still have an effect on many Americans, with the tax returns they file from January through April 15, 2020 affecting their refunds. See the chart below for an estimated dat...

You've only got days left to pay that tax bill you've been dodging since you first completed your federal returns.

The Internal Revenue Service must receive your payment by the April 15 tax deadline – or April 17 for Maine and Massachusetts resident due to local holidays – even if you filed for an extension. If you're late, the agency can charge a penalty...

The IRS will start accepting the your tax return Monday, and this year you'd be well-advised to file sooner rather than later. Here's why:

Refunds should be fatter

For most folks, this tax season will be "refund season," and their refunds should be bigger. I'll go out on a limb and predict that the average tax refund will run about 25 percent higher th...

Moves you make between now and the end of the year can have a significant effect on how much tax you have to pay next April, particularly when it comes to investments you might hold outside a retirement account.

But time is running short. Review our list and get cracking.

Employers adjusted workers’ withholding earlier this year to reflect the federal tax o...

If you’re confused about what type of business entity to set up -- entrepreneur or contractor -- under the new Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017, you’re not alone.

Whether you’re an Uber driver, tech startup founder or medical professional contractor, you'll find that the new tax law will significantly impact your 2018 returns. So, don’t waste any more time mull...

TAX SHELTERS HAVE gotten a bad rap. Some are illegal, such as offshore companies and bank accounts that aim to hide income and profit from the government to avoid tax. But there are plenty of havens for law-abiding citizens that cut taxes.

A tax shelter is simply a way to reduce your taxable income, so you pay less tax, no matter how much or how little mon...

The IRS tax withholding calculator can help you avoid a surprise tax bill next spring, but be sure to run your results by your accountant before you tweak the income taxes pulled from your pay.

That’s because user error and failure to consider your state and local tax loads could lead to you making incorrect adjustments to your withholding.

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You may be able to prepare now for the tax costs of any life changes this year.

Key take

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• Evaluate the tax impact of life changes such as a raise, a new job, marriage, divorce, a new baby, or a child going to college or leaving home.

Check your withholding on your paycheck and estimated tax payments to avoid paying too much or too little.

See if y...

If you have a credit score that you are not proud of then you are not alone. According to Experian, approximately 1/3 of Americans have a “not so good” credit score. In fact we take our credit and credit cards so seriously, one report says more than 7 million Americans have hidden a bank or credit card account from their spouse or partner. This breaks dow...