One of the more common tax questions is whether you need to file a federal tax return this year. The answer is: it depends.

While it’s true that you want to keep essential records, don’t be afraid to toss out what you don't need. Here's your quick guide to what to keep and what to throw out after Tax Day. Some taxpayers ...

What does your tax refund say about you? Learn how to read the signals behind your refund, from large payouts to owing taxes.

It happens more often than you might think. Life gets busy, finances get complicated and suddenly, a year (or more) goes by without filing your tax return. Whatever the reason, though having unfiled ...

(NEXSTAR) — You have a chance at a “very large” tax refund – early data shows the average is up nearly 11% over last year – but making any number of small errors could delay your payout. The IRS has ...

In the year that a taxpayer dies there may still need to be one or more tax returns that are required to be filed after their death. The need for these filings is dependent upon the income that the ...

Once the tax deadline has passed, you may eagerly await your refund. Many people receive their refunds within three weeks of filing, but some returns can take much longer to process. If you' ...