Ever looked at your paycheck and wondered why your take-home pay seems off? It might have something to do with your W-4 form. If you’re starting a new job, picking up a side hustle or going through a ...

A step-by-step guide to help you fill out a W-4 Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez IRS Form W-4 dictates how much money is withheld from your gross pay for taxes. Step 1 requires you to input personal ...

Think about your expected income, tax credits, deductions, and personal exemptions for the year. Are there any major changes from last year? Gather any related tax documents as well to help inform ...

There are some scenarios in which Social Security benefits are taxed. If Social Security payments were your only income for the year, then you will not be taxed by the IRS. However, if you have ...

Tax season begins this month. And this week, the IRS posted a reminder for those who want to get ready for tax season now. "As the IRS continues its digital transformation, it’s making filing easier ...

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 ...

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, ...