Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Many people confuse filing their taxes with doing tax planning. These are two very different services; ignoring this fact can ...

Certified public accountants may become harder to find for tax preparation services as a number of CPAs are retiring and fewer young people are entering the profession. Even though April 15 is fast ...

Janet Berry-Johnson, CPA, is a freelance writer with a background in accounting and income tax planning and preparation for individuals and small businesses. Her work has appeared in Business Insider ...

If you’re eager to get started on filing your 2025 tax returns, the majority of online tax filing services and will allow you ...

If you know friends or family members who still need to do their taxes, you can make a little extra money by referring them to one of several tax software companies. Better yet, you don't necessarily ...

For everyone with sticker stock after seeing their accountant’s bill this tax season, the latest inflation numbers have a message: You’re not alone. The cost of “tax return preparation and other ...

When you sell an asset for more than you paid for it, the profit you make is considered a capital gain and must be reported to the IRS. Understanding how to use Schedule D to report these gains will ...

The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program announces the opening of the 2025 tax season with appointments now being made for free ...

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly program is returning for another year, offering free ...

Ahead of a likely busy tax season, some filers may wonder what state credits they are eligible to use for their 2025 tax ...

Free income tax preparation and e-filing assistance is available beginning Monday, Feb. 2, through the AARP Tax-Aide Program ...