It's officially tax season, and while you technically have until April 15 to file your tax returns, the time is now to hone your strategy. Will you DIY your return or go to a tax professional? Or, ...

Ghost tax preparers claim they know tricks to get you more money but leave you in hot water with the IRS. Geoff Williams is a journalist and author. His byline has appeared in numerous publications, ...

Expect to pay record high fees for 2024 tax preparation services this season. Fees have climbed as much as 40% over the past five years as accounting firms struggle to hire fresh talent to replace ...

If you want a smoother experience, be organized when you get your taxes prepared, and the whole process will be much more ...

Certified public accountants may become harder to find for tax preparation services as a number of CPAs are retiring and fewer young people are entering the profession. Even though April 15 is fast ...

Tax season can reduce even the most organized individuals to stressed-out procrastinators. And if you're anything like me, you're not exactly the most organized individual in the first place. The ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Many people confuse filing their taxes with doing tax planning. These are two very different services; ignoring this fact can ...

If you're hiring someone to do your taxes this year—and there are several situations in which you should—you need to make sure that person isn't out to scam you. Unfortunately, there are tax ...

It’s tax season, and scammers know this is an excellent time of year to strike. Swindlers will pose as tax preparers and IRS agents to steal your refund and identity. Consumer Reports explains just ...

There’s an idea circulating on social media that certain tax prep softwares give out higher refund amounts than others. TikTok user robinlynn.marie claimed that FreeTaxUSA, a software listed on the ...

The tax-filing process can be stressful, especially if you don't know what you're doing. Throw in the fact that the tax code underwent a major overhaul last year and you might find that you're really ...