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Federal prosecutors in New York announced the criminal charges on Tax Day, as most Americans faced the April 15 deadline to file income tax returns.

April 15 is Tax Day for most filers and the last chance to avoid federal late-filing and payment penalties for 2023 taxes.

If you can't pay your taxes by April 15, you have "options," according to the IRS. Here's what to know about payment plans.

The first-quarter estimated tax deadline for 2024 is April 15, which is also the federal tax due date for most taxpayers. Here's how to avoid penalties.

You can file a federal tax extension for free online and it only takes a few minutes, according to tax experts. Here's what taxpayers need to know.

President Joe Biden on Monday unveiled a new student loan forgiveness plan. Here's how the proposed relief could affect your taxes.

You can still make a 2023 individual retirement account contribution and possibly claim a deduction. Here's how to know if you qualify for the tax break.

The IRS has issued more than 43 million refunds worth about $135.3 billion, as of March 8. Here's the average payment.

U.S. expatriates have extra tax filing rules and the burden is making some expats question their American citizenship, according to a new survey.

The price of bitcoin hit records this week. Here are key things to know about crypto taxes for buyers and sellers.

There's just one month until the federal tax-filing deadline for most taxpayers. Here are three key things to know before submitting your return.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury estimates that one-third of federal income tax returns could use IRS Direct File for free this season. Here's who qualifies.

The IRS on Tuesday fully launched Direct File, a free tax filing pilot program from the agency, for "simple tax situations." Here's what to know.

Every year, I aim for a $0 tax refund. I have more money each month to put toward my financial goals — and less temptation to spend a lump sum in the spring.

Married couples can choose to file taxes jointly or separately every year. Here's how to pick the best option.

As a tax reporter and certified financial planner at CNBC, I focus on tax strategy all year. Here's how I tackle tax planning in my portfolio.

The IRS has unveiled expanded testing for Direct File, with plans to fully open in pilot states on March 12. Here's who qualifies to file free federal returns.

The IRS on Thursday unveiled plans to target wealthy "non-filers" with a new round of compliance letters. Here's what taxpayers need to know.

Your income windfall of 2023 is turning into the tax bite of April 2024.