I remember doing my taxes for the first time. I was 22 and received a bunch of 1099s for doing some background work as an actor. Suddenly those fun jobs didn’t seem that fun anymore. The forms were ...

You may want to run, you may want to hide, but for most American earners, there's no escape from the inevitable: filing your taxes. The oh-so-joyful tax season is finally upon us, but this year, there ...

What is self-employment tax? The federal self-employment tax is composed of Social Security and Medicare taxes, which are also known together as the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA). For ...

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 9.1 million Americans held multiple jobs in March 2025. With the increasing cost of living, many people rely on multiple income streams to get by ...

The IRS quietly discontinued its free Direct File program, raising new questions about accessibility and the future cost of ...

Battling inflation. Insulating against possible layoffs. Monetizing a hobby. Just trying to get ahead. For these and other reasons, more Americans are working multiple jobs these days. That means ...

The free service that allowed taxpayers to file online directly with the IRS was used by hundreds of thousands of taxpayers in 2024 and 2025, who gave it high marks — although tax prep companies and ...

The start of a new year also means the start of a new tax season. If you want to minimize the filing cost this year, you’re in the right place. Many programs and companies offer free filing services.

The 2025 tax filing season is in full swing at the IRS. And although doing one’s taxes is a near-universally dreaded task, there is a glimmer of good news: It doesn’t have to be expensive. The IRS has ...

Filing taxes each year can be stressful. Getting a tax refund can be a welcome relief if you’re on a tight budget, while owing taxes can leave you scrambling to figure out how to pay. Whether you file ...

Filing taxes is a daunting experience for many Americans, whether it's their first time or they've been doing it for decades. The digital age has made it a lot easier to download your tax documents ...