Do you know what a W-2 is? The IRS opening 2026 tax season later this month, and you will need your W-2 to start the ...

A W-2 form is an important tax paper from your employer. It shows your yearly income and the taxes already paid. You need it ...

In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, ...

If you can file your taxes early, you should. Here's everything you'll want to have ready to do it. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering technology, software, ...

W-2 forms should have arrived in mailboxes and inboxes by Jan. 31. Here's what to do if you haven't gotten yours yet. Macy Meyer Writer II Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is ...

Organizations and individuals that pay you money — whether a company, a financial institution, or a person who hires you as contractor — typically must report how much they paid you to the IRS.

The 2025 tax deadline is days away and while some are waiting and wondering where to submit at the very last minute or get an extension, others are looking for their refunds to arrive. Here's what to ...

The 2026 tax season will soon be underway and some Americans could be receiving heftier tax returns this year.

Janet Berry-Johnson, CPA, is a freelance writer with a background in accounting and income tax planning and preparation for individuals and small businesses. Her work has appeared in Business Insider ...