Tax season begins January 28, with or without shutdown

The IRS said this week that the agency would start processing tax returns on Jan 28 and would issue refunds to taxpayers "despite the government shutdown."

IRS says business meal deductions are staying

The IRS says employers still can deduct expenses for client-related business meals.

IRS strongly urges taxpayers to do a ‘paycheck checkup’

The IRS is trying to spread the word: Check your tax withholdings now to avoid possible surprises in April.

Millions of taxpayers expected to owe IRS because employers aren’t taking enough out of their paychecks

Thirty million Americans will be cutting a check to the IRS this spring because their employers didn’t withhold enough money.

Government shrinks 1040 tax form to size of a postcard

If the best things come in small packages, taxpayers may be eager to learn that the U.S. government plans to deliver a much smaller 1040 form in the next tax year.

How Congress’ new tax code changes will affect your tax return

The tax overhaul that Congress passed in 2017 includes a lot of changes for your future returns. Here’s a look at some of the big ones.

What changes to expect when you file your tax return in 2018

Here's more on two big changes to expect when preparing your IRS tax return for the 2017 tax year.

Things you can do by Dec. 31 that will help your 2017 tax return

Here's a checklist that you should run through now that could affect your financial situation next year. Let’s walk through some things you can do by Dec. 31 that could lessen your tax burden and/or increase your tax refund for 2017.