Deadline to claim COVID-era IRS penalty refunds is Fri.
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Need more time to file your taxes? Here's what to do and what you'll owe. Credit: JJ Gouin / iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Taxpayers are preparing for the annual filing deadline, and (hopefully) keeping a keen eye out for potential tax scams.
The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but Free File, Fillable Forms, MilTax, and some private tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate the free options still available for taxpayers. Looking for free tax filing ...
IRS Free File, which offers free guided tax preparation for lower-income taxpayers and free electronic fillable forms for all taxpayers, is just one way to file without paying.
Over the past few years, widespread flooding, wildfires, and violent storms have affected not only people’s homes but also their cars. Meanwhile, the number of crashes on U.S. roads has remained persistently high. In 2024, auto insurers paid out over $ ...
Janet Berry-Johnson, CPA, is a freelance writer with a background in accounting and income tax planning and preparation for individuals and small businesses. Her work has appeared in Business Insider and The New York Times. Janet has been nominated a..
