If you miss the tax deadline, the IRS may file your return for you, which could cost more than you bargained for.

This tax season, a W-2 arrived in the mail. It had Ileana Zuniga’s information, but reported nearly $30,000 in income from a job she said she didn’t have. “It was from a construction company,” said ...

Filing your federal tax return to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) starts with having the right forms in hand. Whether you choose to e-file or submit a paper return, being well-prepared is essential ...