5 things to know as filing season opens

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Here’s why your tax refund may be smaller in 2023, the IRS says

If you’re expecting a tax refund in 2023, it may be smaller than this year’s payment, according to the IRS.  Typically, you get a federal refund when you’ve overpaid yearly taxes or ...

What 5 key personal finance issues mean for you

As Americans head to the polls, several key personal finance issues are weighing on voters’ minds and wallets. This week, the Federal Reserve enacted its fourth consecutive 0.75 percentage point...

Here are the new income tax brackets for 2023

Andersen Ross | Blend Images | Getty Images Amid soaring inflation, the IRS this week announced higher federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2023. The agency has boosted the income t...

Here’s how to pick the best charitable giving strategy

Catherine Mcqueen | Moment | Getty Images It’s easy to transfer cash when a charity pulls at your heartstrings. But other giving strategies may provide a bigger tax break, financial experts say....

IRS insists destruction of taxpayer data won’t affect payers

alfexe | iStock | Getty Images Filers won’t be affected by the IRS decision to destroy data for millions of taxpayers, the agency said in a statement Thursday. The IRS tossed an estimated 30 mil...

Here’s what to do if you missed the April 18 tax filing deadline

Sergey Mironov | Moment | Getty Images If you missed the April 18 tax deadline, you may cut back on penalties by filing your return promptly, according to the IRS.  While it’s too late to reques...

Hit with an unexpected tax bill? It’s time to adjust your withholdings

Georgijevic | E+ | Getty Images If you had a surprise tax bill this filing season, it may be time to adjust your withholdings, financial experts say.  Whether you’re a W-2 employee or self-emplo...

Super Bowl betting to top $7.6 billion. Don’t forget taxman if you win

Algerina Perna | Baltimore Sun | MCT | Getty Images If you plan to drop money on a Super Bowl bet this weekend, remember the IRS will be looking for its cut of your winnings. Americans are expected to...