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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 ...

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Tax Day is April 15, and it’s still not too late to gather the documents you need to file your taxes. This includes Form 1040 from the IRS. Read on to learn more about this form and why it’s important ...

Understanding your 1040 is the best way to legally minimize your taxes. Top tax professionals will tell you that effective tax planning needs to be proactive, not reactive. The best tax planning needs ...

The IRS has three different versions of the Form 1040 that you can use to file your taxes: 1040, 1040-SR, and 1040-NR. Here are the key differences. The IRS has over 800 different forms and schedules ...

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced the replacement of the 1040EZ tax form with a new form that offers a streamlined filing experience for taxpayers ...

The Form 1040, which most taxpayers use to file their income taxes, has been significantly condensed, but will it be a lot easier for taxpayers and preparers? Not necessarily. The new form, which the ...