You may be able to claim a credit for child and dependent care services worth up to $6,000. To do this, you'll need to fill out IRS Form 2441. Here's more: ...

The IRS has released Form 4547, allowing parents to register eligible children for Trump Accounts when filing 2025 tax returns. Here’s how the election works, who qualifies, and what happens next. Tax ...

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Businesses that need extra time to file their tax returns can request an automatic extension using IRS Form 7004, Application ...

Some of the changes, passed in the Big, Beautiful Bill Act last year, impact returns this tax season. Here's a list of key ...

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A step-by-step guide to help you fill out a W-4 Nora Carol Photography / Getty Images IRS Form W-4 dictates how much money is withheld from your gross pay for taxes. Step 1 requires you to input ...

Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season. Robin Hartill Robin Hartill is a Florida-based Certified Financial Planner ...

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Form 1099-C reports canceled debt to the IRS when a creditor has forgiven or erased a balance owed so a taxpayer no longer has to pay it. What Is Form 1099-C: Cancellation of Debt? Lenders must submit ...

If you're ready to file your 2025 income taxes (and receive your potential tax refund) early, here is the information and documentation you need. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team.