Nonrefundable tax credits can only be used against taxes that you owe -- once your tax bill hits $0, you don't get the ...

Most taxpayers can expect to receive their refund in a matter of weeks. We’ll show you how you can check up on the status of ...

The child tax credit provides big benefits for families with children, but you may have to wait a bit longer for your tax ...

Bad tax information on social media, aggressive marketing tactics, and "ghost" tax preparers can create huge headaches with ...

The earned income tax credit and additional child tax credit are "refundable," meaning filers can claim a refund without tax ...

If you file your tax return electronically, the IRS says it should take 21 days or less to receive your refund. If you choose ...

This year, Pennsylvanians can use the new IRS Direct File tool to file simple federal and state tax returns for free. The ...

IRS rules say that interest earned on bank accounts is taxable income. If you earned a bonus when opening a new account, you ...

Getting a head start on your tax return will hasten your refund if you're getting one. Filing early is also a way to guard against tax-refund fraud, which occurs when a scammer gains access to your ...

You can request a six-month extension to file the return if you need extra time. However, you must pay any tax money you owe by the April deadline. If you’re eligible for a tax ...

The state began accepting tax returns Jan. 27, and eligible taxpayers can use a free direct file program this year, the Illinois Department of Revenue reported in a Jan. 15 press release. To be ...

The EITC is designed to help low to moderate-income workers by reducing their tax liability and often increasing their ...