What is self-employment tax? The federal self-employment tax is composed of Social Security and Medicare taxes, which are also known together as the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA). For ...

According to recent IRS data, the average refund is $3,804, a 10% increase from the same week last year. And most taxpayers are e-filing (41,377,000 e-filers so far). It seems everything is online ...

You may want to run, you may want to hide, but for most American earners, there's no escape from the inevitable: filing your taxes. The oh-so-joyful tax season is finally upon us, but this year, there ...

Filing taxes can feel overwhelming. But with the right guidance, it’s easier to understand deductions, credits and what you owe at the federal and state level. Whether you’re filing electronically or ...

Need more time to file your taxes? Here's what to do and what you'll owe. Credit: JJ Gouin / iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Taxpayers are preparing for the annual filing deadline, and ...