Biggest Refund Boosters To Take Advantage of for Tax Year 2025

Filing taxes in 2026 will look very different as changes related to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act take effect. Are you prepared to get the biggest refund possible when you file your 2025 taxes?

The I.R.S. Shut Its Direct File, but Here Are Other Free Filing Options

The agency still offers a Free File program that works with commercial tax software firms. Some companies also offer free tools for certain filers.
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You Can't File Your Taxes Online Without This Number. Here's How to Find It

You need your adjusted gross income from last year's taxes to file your federal income tax return online in 2026.
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Senior Tax Deduction: What It Is, Who Qualifies

The new senior tax deduction ushered in by the 'Big, Beautiful Bill' is worth up to $6,000 per qualified filer.

Less Than Half of U.S. Workers Know About a Tax Credit for Retirement Savers

Forty-eight percent of U.S. workers are aware of the Saver's Credit, according to survey findings from nonprofit Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies (R) (TCRS). The Saver's Credit, also ...

When is the last day to do taxes? What to know about deadlines, refunds

The 2025-2026 tax season deadline is April 15, 2026. Here's what to know about some new tax breaks, key forms and how to track your refund.