Whether you owe taxes or receive a refund comes down to how much tax was withheld from your paychecks, how your income changed over the…
Exclusive: BlackRock executive Rick Rieder discussed several key issues, including the profitability of the Federal Reserve, during an interview for the top job at the central bank, senior administration sources told FOX Business. Other topics…
Photography by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate The tax deadline will be here before you know it. The good news is that there are a few different options to file your taxes for free in 2026 — and many of them offer guided support to make sure you file your…
Key takeaways The standard deduction is a specific dollar amount that you can use to reduce your taxable income. You have to choose between claiming the standard deduction and itemizing (that is, claiming expenses that you paid). The standard deduction amount usually increases each year for inflation. Also, the standard…
Key takeaways The deadline to file federal income tax returns this year — to report income earned in 2025 — is April 15, 2026. If you file an extension, you have until Oct. 15 to file your federal tax return. If you file an extension you have until Oct. 15…
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The Labor Department is set to release the December consumer price index (CPI) on Tuesday, which is expected to show inflation remaining elevated above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target as data collection disruptions from the government…
