In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer tax questions from readers on the new $6,000 deduction for taxpayers 65 and ...

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The massive new tax law brings several tax-law changes for self-employed, freelance and gig workers, including some that ...

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The average fee for preparing Form 1040 with Schedule A to itemize personal deductions, and a state income tax return, was a flat fee of $323. The average fee for Form 1040 with the standard deduction ...

Selling a personal vehicle in the United States may seem like a routine transaction, but under certain conditions, it can ...

The President promised no taxes on Social Security. The OBBBA keeps that promise for some taxpayers. It is not, however, a ...

Each year, millions of U.S. taxpayers submit corrections to their federal tax returns through the Form 1040-X, often to amend reported income, adjust deductions, or fix filing errors. With the 2025 ...

A Treasury watchdog report reveals how inaccurate tax information impacted FAFSA requests, offering a warning to agencies as ...

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In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer tax questions from readers on paper checks, hurricane losses, IRAs and timeshares.