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Filing Your Taxes Before the IRS Opens and Why It's a Good Idea

1040.com officially opens for business on Monday-so why file so early? Here are some great reasons to file before the IRS starts processing returns.

The Tax Filing Golden Ticket - Know Your 2015 AGI Amount

The IRS no longer uses e-file PINs to verify your identity, and is only using prior-year adjusted gross income (AGI) or your self-selected PIN.

How Do I Report Healthcare Info on My Taxes?

Here's what to do when healthcare and medical expenses come up during the tax-filing process.

I Don't Have a Prior-Year AGI-How Do I e-File?

Here's how to deal with prior-year AGI prompts on your 2021 return.

What are the Differences Between Form 1095-A, 1095-B, and 1095...

Forms 1095-A, 1095-B and 1095-C look very similar because each relates to your healthcare coverage. But they're actually quite different.

Keeping Your Identity Safe Online

Here are some tips for keeping your personal information, well, personal, and out of reach of hackers.

The Future of Your Taxes

Want a better tax system? Here's your chance. The IRS is kicking off a contest to design a better online experience for taxpayers.

Is It Too Late to File My Taxes?

Short answer? Nope. But you definitely want to file ASAP - here's why.

Form 1099-K Explained: The Micro-Payment Middle-Man

This one goes out to the freelancers and side-hustlers getting paid for small jobs online! What's a Form 1099-K all about?

I Missed the Tax Filing Deadline - Now What?

If you owe taxes, missing the deadline means you need to know about the failure-to-file penalty and the failure-to-pay penalty - without the panic, of course.