Tax season can feel stressful and confusing, but understanding the most important IRS forms ahead of time could help ...

The IRS wants to become a digital-first agency, but its outdated systems and paper backlog are causing “acute performance ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Lea Uradu, J.D., is a Maryland state registered tax preparer, state-certified notary public, ...

Let's be real. When was the last time you heard the IRS actively marketing a tax form designed specifically for seniors? Form 1040-SR was mandated by Congress through the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 ...

If tax season wasn't already unpleasant enough, the 2026 tax cycle could soon be bogged down by a looming government shutdown. The Internal Revenue Service officially began accepting tax returns on ...

The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration reports paper returns make up just 6% of filings, but drive 72% of processing costs. Funding cuts and staffing shortages are making it worse. A ...