The IRS will open the 2026 tax season later this month, but you may not need to file at all. Here's how to know if you need to file 2025 income tax returns. Aside from being a U.S. citizen, the IRS ...

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.

The 2025-2026 tax season begins on Monday, Jan. 26, and the filing deadline is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Important documents for filing may include forms like W-2, 1099-NEC for freelance work, and ...

The Internal Revenue Service announced Thursday that the opening day of tax season this year will be Monday, Jan. 26. That’s the first day that U.S. taxpayers can file their income tax returns for the ...

Tax filings for the 2026 season begin Jan. 26, the agency announced. “The Internal Revenue Service is ready to help taxpayers meet their tax filing and payment obligations during the 2026 filing ...

Whether you file your taxes using online software or consult a tax professional, you need to get the right forms together. There are myriad permutations, but here is the most common information and ...

The IRS will start accepting 2025 tax returns for the 2026 filing season on Jan. 26. Employers have until Jan. 31 to send out W-2 tax forms, but some have already made them available online. Trump's ...

Taxpayers eager to receive their tax refunds should mark Jan. 26, 2026, on their calendars, as the IRS said Thursday it will begin accepting federal income tax filings on that date. Annual tax refunds ...

CES is a time for lots of new gaming tech. Like Razer's Project Ava, the little AI friend in a jar who hangs out on your desk. Or Project Motoko, a pair of headphones with cameras built into them so ...

If you don't have your W-2 by Jan. 31, don't panic: It may arrive a couple days later this year. Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing daily life and how to make the most of ...

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