Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Lea Uradu, J.D., is a Maryland state registered tax preparer, state-certified notary public, ...

If you are filing a federal income tax return on paper, use the simplest form you can. The simpler the form, the less chance of an error that may cost you money or ...

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The nationwide tax filing deadline is just one day away on Tuesday, April 15. If you've left your filing to the last minute and need a refresher, Newsweek has broken down everything you need to know ...