Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bruce makes the law and tax code understandable to everyone. While the IRS Form 1040 for 2021 remains at 38 lines, changes have ...

The pressure on married couples to file joint returns is so strong that I am considering an addition to Reilly's Laws of Tax Planning - Joint filing is an election. It is not one of your marital vows.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The 2022 tax season is almost here, and there are some key things you’ll want to know before you file your 2021 return. The IRS will start accepting federal income tax returns for the ...