In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the new $6,000 senior deduction and how to claim it on your tax return.

Learn how you can deduct up to $10,000 of car loan interest payments. This guide covers eligibility established by the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” ...

With the tax filing season already underway, revised 1040 instructions make the tips deduction more complicated and limited for the self-employed.

The IRS reports that every year more than $1 billion in unclaimed refunds gets left behind at the Treasury. This year, if you’re a senior, it’s more likely that a refund belongs to you. A ...

The Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit helps offset the costs of care for children under 13 and other qualifying dependents while you work or look for work. For 2026, you can claim a percentage of up ...

The Schedule 1-A does not differ from the draft version issued last year, but instructions for Form 1040 provide details and ...

The IRS has published filing instructions for the new Schedule 1-A and Form 1040 instructions for taxpayers to claim no tax ...

You need your adjusted gross income from last year's taxes to file your federal income tax return online in 2026.

Filing in Indiana for 2025? See what income counts, which deductions apply and how Hoosier‑specific credits can lower your tax bill.

The Credit for Other Dependents provides a $500 tax benefit for qualifying dependents who don’t meet the requirements for the Child Tax Credit. This credit covers dependents age 17 or older, including ...

A for tax year 2025 tied to the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill,” offering deductions for tips, overtime pay, car loan inte ...

Forty-eight percent of U.S. workers are aware of the Saver's Credit, according to survey findings from nonprofit Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies (R) (TCRS). The Saver's Credit, also ...