What happens if you don’t file your taxes? The simple answer is that you will incur back taxes — and eventually, you’ll need to deal with them. Otherwise, unfiled tax returns and unpaid taxes can add ...

Filing taxes can feel intimidating, but facing your fear can pay off.

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but Free File, Fillable Forms, MilTax, and some private tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate the free options still ...

People use IRS Direct File at the Internal Revenue Service Building on April 05, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Economic Security Project) Congressional Democrats ...

Though more than two-thirds of tax returns end with the taxpayer getting a refund, according to the Internal Revenue Service, some people end up owing money. You can get an extension to file your ...

Sen. Chris Coons advocates for Direct File Act, legislation that would allow taxpayers to file directly with the IRS.

The federal tax deadline is April 15, and that date is coming up fast for anyone who hasn’t filed yet. Missing the deadline or falling behind on back taxes can lead to penalties, interest, and notices ...

A veteran tax expert breaks down the costly penalties and IRS consequences young adults face when they skip filing their taxes. Many young people prefer unpleasant tasks over filing taxes, risking ...

Janay Reece came back home to Baltimore to join WJZ in August 2023. Before coming back to the Charm City, Janay was a morning anchor and reporter for WDBJ7 in Roanoke, VA. She joined the WDBJ7 morning ...

It's tax season...but it won't be for long. The deadline to file taxes is coming up quickly. Here's how Nevadans can file before mid-April.