CNBC Select explains how to file your taxes safely and accurately to avoid mistakes, penalties and scam artists.

Often federal tax returns are denied because of errors made by the taxpayer. These errors are often easily fixed if ...

Typically, if your income is less than the standard deduction for your filing status, filing a return isn’t required.

The 1040 tax form is the form taxpayers use for filing federal taxes. It’s also a form that plenty of people have trouble filling out or understanding. In fact, back in 2018, Form 1040 received ...

“Under the law, taxpayers usually have three years to file and claim their tax refunds. If they don’t file within three years ...

Taxpayers often make mistakes when filing their taxes, such as inputting incorrect personal information or making math errors. Choosing the wrong filing status or claiming ineligible credits can ...