Tax season officially begins on Monday, Jan. 26, when the IRS starts accepting and processing 2025 federal tax returns.

Filing your taxes doesn’t have to feel like a race against time. If you need more time to file your 2024 tax return, there’s a simple solution: the tax extension. You can think of a tax extension like ...

With last season just wrapping up—and the 2025 tax season around the corner—the IRS is reminding tax pros that it’s an excellent time to renew their Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN). Even ...

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An EIN is a unique business tax ID number that you can get online in just a few minutes. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when ...

The 2025 tax deadline is days away and while some are waiting and wondering where to submit at the very last minute or get an extension, others are looking for their refunds to arrive. Here's what to ...

A Tax Identification Number (TIN) is required for all entities to file tax returns. Individuals use their Social Security Number (SSN) as their TIN for personal taxes. Businesses need unique TINs, ...

Need more time to file taxes? Fill out IRS extension Form 4868 mapodile / Getty Images Taxpayers unable to file their federal income tax return by the filing deadline can apply for an extension with ...

The IRS said it's doubling the number of states to 24 that will have access to its Direct File system in the upcoming tax season. Direct File, piloted last year in a dozen states, is the IRS' free and ...