Umama Ali spent more time as a kid arguing with his brother over who caused the most chaos in GTA Vice City than doing homework, and he’s been unapologetically hooked on games ever since. That ...

U.S. taxpayers preparing to file returns for 2025 — deadline April 15, 2026 — have one fewer free option this year. Related Articles A proposal to exempt South Bay homeowners ages 60 and older from ...

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Got your W-2s ready? Today, the IRS will begin accepting 2025 tax returns for the 2026 tax filing season. “The Internal Revenue Service is ready to help taxpayers meet their tax filing and payment ...

The high-school bullies in “Mean Girls” kept a “burn book” full of gossip they could use to torch others’ reputations. It’s time to recast the concept and start keeping a “brag book” chronicling ...

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Free File is not Direct File, which the IRS has discontinued for the 2026 tax season. This tax season, according to the IRS, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products ...

Many Americans will see bigger refunds and new deductions, while others may be revisiting the dreaded alternative minimum tax. Don’t panic just yet. Credit...Joanne Joo Supported by By Tara Siegel ...

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