Ever opened a file and seen strange symbols or jumbled text? This post shows how to change the character encoding in Excel or Word.

The Trump administration may have shuttered Direct File — the IRS’s short-lived experiment in tax-preparation software — but it doesn’t mean you have to pay to file your taxes. There are plenty of ...

Early birds can submit their 2025 tax returns today and receive their potential tax refunds in two to three weeks. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering ...

If you're someone who doesn't rush to file your taxes, you're not alone. Nearly 1 in 4 Americans say they wait until the last minute to file, according to a 2025 survey by IPX1031, a financial ...

Filing taxes is a daunting experience for many Americans, whether it's their first time or they've been doing it for decades. The digital age has made filing a lot ...

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Rob Schneider and his wife, Patricia, have called it quits after 15 years of marriage. According to a report, Patricia filed for divorce on December 8, 2025, with the actor accepting the petition on ...

Mug shot of Jeffrey Epstein, 2019. Mug shot of Jeffrey Epstein, 2019.Kypros—Getty Images Reporter More than a month has passed since the deadline for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release all its ...

Some states with a lot of commuters have reciprocity agreements, so you’re only taxed in your state of residence. Some states tax nonresidents who physically work within their borders, but they may ...