Illinois is one of 25 states participating in the Direct File program, but a number of senators say the program is too pricey ...

Earned Income Tax Credit — This is a refundable credit (money sent to you after taxes). If you worked or were self-employed ...

Several Illinois programs offer free income tax prep for low- to moderate-income families and older adults who need ...

The Literacy Council of Bowie and Miller Counties is prepping for its fourth annual free tax preparation assistance. It aims to assist individuals and families with filing their taxes with the help of ...

After your accountant prepares your tax returns, you look them over, sign your name and sigh. You can’t help but wonder ...

Whether they're filing taxes for the first time or unsure how the IRS and tax rules work, Gen Zers are susceptible to falling ...

Qualified seniors can receive help with tax preparation and e-filing at more than 20 locations throughout the Chicago area.

Martin J. Lecker shares tax credits you may qualify for, and suggestions of where to get your taxes done before the April 15 ...

Self-employment tax requires you to pay 15.3% of your total earnings. This tax is levied to pay into Social Security and ...

Could a 10% flat tax — based on traditional notions of tithing — bring more sanity and equity to the U.S. tax code?