Last April, the IRS launched its Zero Paper Initiative to speed up paper tax return processing. The project isn’t going well.

Fair warning, as a practical matter, you may not have much choice. Why? If you’re a do-it-yourselfer, you can choose e-file or the old-fashioned way. I still like paper filing if you can, but few can ...

A TIGTA report reveals paper returns make up just 6% of filings, but drive 72% of processing costs. Funding cuts and staffing shortages are making it worse.

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 ...