IRS Forms 1099 are critical to IRS information return matching so the IRS can match your tax reporting and send tax notices to collect additional taxes with ease.

Tax filing season kicked off on Monday as the U.S. Internal Revenue Service began accepting completed tax forms. Americans can file anytime before April 15. The IRS said earlier this month that it expects more than 140 million individual tax returns to be filed by that deadline.

The tax season is officially open. Monday, Jan. 27 is the first day you can file your returns. They may not be due until April 15, but getting a head start will get you a quicker refund. Or give you more time to save if you owe the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) some cash.

IRS Form 1099-K could be in your future if you sold items via online marketplaces like eBay and Venmo. Here’s what you need to know.

Expanded into 25 states for 2025, IRS Direct File allows eligible taxpayers to submit federal returns free of charge.

Direct File can help you cut out the tax season middlemen, and this year, the IRS is bringing out new features.

Werfel said that more than 90% of individual tax returns were filed online for tax year 2023, filing taxes online has become the norm for most Americans. This option is available to filers of all sorts, from individuals, to households, professional tax preparers, and businesses.

Here's a look at key dates in the tax filing season, including deadlines to file, when to request extensions and how long until you get your refund.