Taxes

Democratic lawmakers are fighting DOGE's plans to access IRS data over fears it could be used to politically target Americans.

A request from DOGE has sparked legal and ethical questions regarding the limits of executive power and taxpayer privacy.

Tax season started on January 27 and will end on April 15, with the IRS expecting around 140 million returns within that period.

At least one member of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team visited the IRS offices in Washington D.C., on Thursday.

A Musk aide entered the IRS offices in Washington for the first time on Thursday, raising concerns over cuts to the tax agency.

Despite spending more than $200 billion on pro-natal initiatives since 2006, South Korea has the world's lowest birth rate.

See which states still charge income tax on Social Security benefits.

President Donald Trump is planning reciprocal tariffs for 160+ countries that use VAT tax.

Trump's latest tariff plan is based on his long-held belief that a VAT functions as an unfair trade barrier.

Presidents Day weekend has historically been the busiest time of the year in the tax-filing season, the IRS said.

Tax season is here, and homeowners can make savings if they opt to make certain deductions.

A bill brought to the House of Representatives by Republican lawmakers would amend the tax code to remove taxes on Social Security benefits.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed a bill into law which will reduce the personal income tax for millions of Kentuckians.

The president has vowed to eliminate tax loopholes used by sports team owners, many of whom donate to GOP causes.

President Donald Trump's executive orders have raised concerns over potential delays in tax refunds during the 2025 filing season.

If the IRS experiences staff shortages, the ability to process returns as quickly as in previous years could be in jeopardy.

The IRS expects nearly 140 millions of Americans to file their tax return for 2024 by the April 15 deadline.

People preparing to file taxes for the 2024 tax year may be eligible to claim a student loan tax deduction for interest payments.

The proposal, backed by Virginia's Senate and House of Delegates, would grant a one-time rebate of between $200 and $400.

A mortgage expert on TikTok warned homeowners not to throw away this form sent with your recent statement.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's new budget proposal includes a $1 billion property tax relief initiative.

Virginia Democrats are opting for immediate tax relief for taxpayers instead of backing Youngkin's proposal for a car tax rebate.

Find out if you can claim pets on tax returns, which pet-related expenses may qualify for deductions and what the IRS allows.

New data reveals the best and worst states in the US to retire in based on 46 key factors.

The IRS warned of a new smishing scam targeting American taxpayers.

Experts believe Trump would struggle to replace tax revenue with income from tariffs, as the president has recently suggested.

On Monday, Trump once again hinted at the idea of eliminating the federal income tax and making up for lost revenues with tariffs.

Individuals who have not yet filed their 2021 tax returns can still qualify for the payment, but they must file these by April 15.

Taxpayers will have until April 15 in most states to file and pay their federal tax returns as the IRS is accepting returns from now.

Trump has threatened to fire thousands of IRS agents—or relocate them to the United States-Mexico border.