Illinois is one of 25 states participating in the Direct File program, but a number of senators say the program is too pricey ...

The US government could potentially enter a shutdown next month, the first one that would ever take place during tax filing ...

With layoffs affecting as many as 6,000 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) workers reportedly underway, anxiety has heightened ...

Once again, the old saying that there are two things inevitable in this life: "taxes and death" takes relevance and it is for ...

Tax Talk explains individual income tax credits. Refundable can bring a tax liability to zero. Non-refundable can't generate ...

If you get paid through Venmo, PayPal, Cash App or another payment app, you may receive a Form 1099-K this year. Here’s what ...

Death can be a tax-triggering event. And there are two you should be aware of: the estate tax and inheritance tax.

Donations to charity can be tax-deductible if you donated to an IRS-recognized charity in 2024 and did not receive anything ...

United Way of Whiteside county is encouraging households with low-to-moderate-income who have not filed their taxes to visit ...

In the complex world of tax deductions can be daunting, but understanding which medical expenses you can deduct can ...

Earned Income Tax Credit — This is a refundable credit (money sent to you after taxes). If you worked or were self-employed ...

Several Illinois programs offer free income tax prep for low- to moderate-income families and older adults who need ...