Barron’s gives tips for avoiding unfair penalties, withheld refunds, or drawn-out grievances with the IRS.

The IRS is shorter on staff this year. Find out how to best submit your return without needing human intervention.

Every year, the IRS publishes its “ Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams, highlighting the most common schemes targeting taxpayers.

“Progress should not come at the expense of the most vulnerable among us..." the National Taxpayer Advocate Service said.

The Internal Revenue Service warns taxpayers that refunds could be delayed this season due to administrative challenges and system changes, encouraging early filing to avoid issues.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Taxpayers who owe money or have yet to file their federal returns still have options to limit penalties, reduce interest and avoid added complications, according to a new Internal ...

Tax law changes and IRS layoffs may delay 2025 tax refunds. However, taxpayers who file electronically and accurately will ...

The Internal Revenue Service incorrectly labeled some taxpayers as hostages when providing tax relief, or failed to remove a special indicator for them after they were released from captivity, ...

Undercover investigators found pervasive incompetence, fraud and significant errors among a sample group of non-credentialed tax preparers in half a dozen states.

If paying anything toward your back taxes would prevent you from affording essentials — like your rent or electric bill — you can request that the IRS place your account in “Currently Not Collectible” ...

Tax experts say some small changes on your tax return can create problems. Things like switching spouse name order, changing ...