Summary: For the 2025 tax year, U.S. taxpayers must file Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR by April 15, 2026, with an optional automatic six-month extension via Form 4868. Filing requirements vary by age, ...

Freeman Law’s “The Tax Court in Brief” covers every substantive Tax Court opinion, providing a weekly brief of its decisions in clear, concise prose. For a link to our podcast covering the Tax Court ...

Benjamin Franklin coined the saying, “In this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes.” But what about when death and taxes coincide, such as when someone dies during the year and has a tax ...

A taxpayer’s parody of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address has been going the rounds: “One score and 19 years ago, our fathers brought forth upon this nation a new tax, conceived in desperation and dedicated ...

As tax season approaches, seniors and retirees are gearing up to file their taxes, and the IRS Form 1040-SR has been designed to cater to their needs. TRAVERSE CITY ...

Paying the IRS with a money order is one option for taxpayers who prefer to pay their bills via secure methods. If you plan to pay your taxes with a money order, ensuring that it is filled out ...

Realizing you made a mistake on your tax return? Don’t panic. If you overlooked a valuable deduction, say, or forgot to report some of your income, you can simply file an amended return. Amending your ...