It happens more often than you might think. Life gets busy, finances get complicated and suddenly, a year (or more) goes by without filing your tax return. Whatever the reason, though having unfiled ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bruce makes the law and tax code understandable to everyone. This is the second part of my two-part Q&A with a tax-law expert, ...

In the year that a taxpayer dies there may still need to be one or more tax returns that are required to be filed after their death. The need for these filings is dependent upon the income that the ...

Applying for a six-month extension is easy, but IRS rules still require you to make a proper estimate of the taxes you owe. A “zero extension” could cost you. Every year, millions of taxpayers file ...

With bigger tax refunds expected this season, it can be tempting to file returns earlier than usual. But incomplete filings can raise flags for the IRS, delaying processing or even triggering an audit ...

For the 2026 tax season, the average tax refund, as of early March, is about $3,676, according to Internal Revenue Service ...

At a 12% marginal tax rate, for example, the $6,000 enhanced senior deduction for a single taxpayer who is 65 or older would result in $720 in tax savings. The new enhanced deduction for seniors on ...