Barron’s gives tips for avoiding unfair penalties, withheld refunds, or drawn-out grievances with the IRS.

Key takeaways:Bitcoin gifts aren’t immediately taxable. The IRS treats cryptocurrency as property, so recipients generally don’t owe income tax on the gift.Stay within the 2025 exclusion limit. You ...

Tax filing season is underway and scammers are looking to take advantage of unsuspecting taxpayers through a variety of ever-evolving scams seeking money and personal information. The International ...

Tax law changes and IRS layoffs may delay 2025 tax refunds. However, taxpayers who file electronically and accurately will ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — As tax season approaches, it’s important to be aware of your rights when hiring a tax preparer. Officials from the New York State Department of Finance provided guidance on what to ...

Taxpayers may be in for a big surprise this filing season as guidelines and policy changes surrounding the annual tax filing process shift from last year’s procedures. One of those major changes is ...

(NEXSTAR) – Tax season is in full swing, and with the chance at “very large” refunds, you may feel inclined to file as quickly as possible. A small mistake, however, may slow down how quickly that ...

Many retirees are surprised by how complicated taxes can get after they stop working. From new deductions to shifting income sources, it's easy to make a mistake that ends up costing you. If you want ...

Tax season began on Jan. 26, 2026, for federal and state taxes. The tax deadline for 2025 taxes is April 15, 2026. The extension deadline to file 2025 taxes is Oct. 15, 2026. Tax filing season ...

Tax season is stressful for many reasons, not least of which is the risk of falling for a scam. The Internal Revenue Service recently released its list of tax scams to be on the lookout for this year.