Employers have also issued W-2s, which report wages paid to employees. Other types of income, whether from contract work or investment income, get reported via a 1099 form. These 1099 forms start ...

Now weeks behind schedule, some federal retirees are still waiting on key tax forms to arrive by mail. Others are struggling to contact OPM for assistance.

The agency still offers a Free File program that works with commercial tax software firms. Some companies also offer free tools for certain filers.

A distribution from your traditional IRA could cost you if you’re not aware of your responsibilities. Why it matters: Many investors are saving up for their retirement in workplace accounts like 401(k ...

A designated Roth account is a type of retirement account in a 401(k), 403(b), or 457(b) plan with specially allocated Roth ...

Interest from direct U.S. Treasury obligations is generally exempt from state and local income taxes. Read more here.

A simple mistake doesn't have to cost you a huge chunk of your savings.

We break down the complex tax rules for capital gains, pass-through entities, foreign investments and real estate to help you file your taxes in 2026.

IRS Publication 590 explains the rules for setting up and managing individual retirement accounts (IRAs), including ...