We'll help you navigate your taxes by breaking down the filing process into simple steps.
There is just about a month left to file your taxes before the April 15 deadline. If you're looking forward to filing your taxes to get a refund, here's a guide dedicated to giving you a general idea about how to win this tax season.
While completing your taxes is no easy feat, especially because tax codes change yearly and vary from person to person, you don't have to be completely in the dark. The resources below provide expert advice on tricky tax topics and can help you start your return.
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How to get started with your taxes
As with most tasks, the hardest part of doing your taxes is starting. You have to gather all your necessary forms (and track down any that are missing), pick a service or software to use and then spend hours completing your return.
No wonder almost a third of Americans wait until the last minute to file, according to a survey from financial services company IPX1031. Filing as early as possible has advantages worth considering.
Here's some info to help you jump-start your tax return:
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What to know about the child tax credit in 2025
With the child tax credit tax break, you could be eligible for up to $2,000 per child. The rules around which kids qualify and how much money you could get refunded can be confusing, however. Here's what to know about this benefit.
Form, forms and more tax forms
There are a lot of tax documents: There's the W-2 your company sends you, assorted 1099 forms for other income, a 1098 form for mortgage interest and many others.
In all, the IRS provides 2,854 different tax forms on its website. Learn about the ones you need for the 2025 tax season and what to do if you're missing any.