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Key Points ・You usually have up to 3 years to amend your tax return to fix errors. ・Use Form 1040-X to report the changes to the IRS. ・You must include any forms that changed (W-2, 1099, 1098-T). You ...

Most people give gifts all the time without even thinking about the potential tax ramifications. Yet technically, whenever you give something to someone, you have to follow the gift-tax rules.

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 ...

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Many taxpayers are eager to file returns quickly to collect a refund, but it's important to gather the necessary tax forms first, experts say. Every year, employers and financial companies report ...

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Benjamin Franklin coined the saying, “In this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes.” But what about when death and taxes coincide, such as when someone dies during the year and has a tax ...

Many taxpayers are eager to file returns quickly to collect refunds, but it’s important to gather the necessary tax forms first, experts say. Every year, employers and financial companies report ...