Here's what you should know about income tax, what it is, how it works, how to calculate it and which states don't have it.

Do you know what a W-2 is? The IRS opening 2026 tax season later this month, and you will need your W-2 to start the ...

Organizations and individuals that pay you money — whether a company, a financial institution, or a person who hires you as contractor — typically must report how much they paid you to the IRS.

If you don't know the difference between a W-2 and a W-4 or a 1040 and a 1099, you're not alone. Everyone needs to understand how every IRS tax form is used and when to use them. There are many forms ...

Under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill, workers may be eligible for new deductions for tax years 2025 through 2028 if they ...

Taxpayers could be stretched to new limits in 2026 as key but complicated new tax breaks kick into place on 2025 federal ...

A W-2 form is an important tax paper from your employer. It shows your yearly income and the taxes already paid. You need it ...

A classically trained French hornist by education, Nick Wolny is a managing editor at CNET Group, where he oversees the Perspectives franchise and written branded content across CNET Group's ...

Here's a cheat sheet to help you navigate the most popular tax forms. There's no need to spend another second muddled about all the forms you'll need to file your tax return. Here's a quick resource ...

Income tax requirements in the United States are quite complex. Review this section to learn more. ISS advisors are not tax advisors. We can help you find information however we cannot answer tax ...

Here's what you should know about the form 1099-INT, Interest Income: A form 1099-INT, Interest Income, is used to report interest payments made or attributable to you. That's easy enough - but the ...