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Today Is the First Day You Can File 2025 Income Taxes. The Deadlines You Need to Know for Tax Season 2026

In early January, the IRS announced that the first day for filing 2025 tax returns would be today, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. If ...

Do I need W-2 to file taxes? Documents you need to get your refund

The year-ending W-2 is one of the forms you will need in order to file your 2025 income taxes. For many, it might be the only ...

When To Expect Your Forms W-2 & 1099 In 2026—And What To Do If They’re Missing

For example, Form 1099-NEC, used to report payments to independent contractors, must be furnished by February 2, 2026. As ...

Need to file a tax extension? What to know about tax return deadlines

Tax season 2026 opened on Monday, Jan. 26, and some filers already know they'll need an extension to file. Here's how to get a tax-filing extension.
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26 Important Income-tax Proposals in Union Budget 2026

The Budget proposes replacing the Income Tax Act, 1961 with the new Income Tax Act, 2025 from April 2026. The key takeaway is a simplified, modern tax law designed for easier ...

Lawsuit Settlement Form 1099 Requires Special Care On Your Taxes

Many settlement agreements don't say anything about tax forms. Yet many defendants issue a Form 1099 to the plaintiff, and a ...

Income Tax Budget 2026 Live updates: What relief did taxpayers get this year? How middle class and salaried will benefit

Budget 2026 made no new changes in income tax slabs, nor did it make any tweak to the new tax regime. However, there have been major tax-related announcements that will affect your pockets. Track for ...