New IRS form Schedule 1‑A unlocks 4 major tax deductions for 2025

Millions of taxpayers are using a new IRS form to claim deductions for tips, overtime, car loan interest, and seniors. What is Schedule 1-A?

Not going to make the April 15 IRS deadline? How to get an extension

If you're not going to make the April 15 filing deadline, you can seek an extension from the IRS and Michigan Treasury.

The $10,000 car loan tax deduction: Here's who qualifies and how to claim it

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act created a temporary car loan interest deduction for American-made vehicles through 2028, which ...

IRS issues rules on Trump Accounts for NJ kids. How do they work?

The federal government issued rules on Trump Accounts, including how to open one, how much can be added each year, and when a ...

I had a perfect credit score. Here's how I got it.

I clicked on one of those credit update links and beheld the magical digits: 850. Here's how I got there, and how the scores ...

The I.R.S. Is Phasing Out Paper Checks. Here’s How to Speed Your Refund.

President Trump has directed that most federal payments be issued electronically, including tax refunds. Last year nearly 10 million people got their refund via a paper check.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Created a $1,000 Benefit for Babies Born in 2025 and Beyond -- Here Is How to Claim It

President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) into law in July 2025. It included plenty of tax cuts and ...

Was Your Child Born Since January 2025? Here Is How to Claim a Trump Account Benefit.

If your child was born in 2025 or later, you can claim $1,000 in savings now.