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Despite the turmoil at the I.R.S., tax returns are still due on April 15. And, yes, there are still options for lowering last year’s taxable income.

Brackets may change. The standard deduction could fall. And President Trump will probably not remove taxes on Social Security income.

Abdul Qahar Ghorbandi, head of Afghanistan’s Taxpayers Services Directorate, has the hard job of raising money in an impoverished country hobbled by international sanctions.

The victims pulled money out of their retirement accounts. The withdrawals had inflated their taxable income, even though the funds quickly disappeared.

The president has promised big results, from raising revenue to reviving domestic manufacturing. But many of his goals undermine one another.

How to avoid delays, check the status of refunds and contact the Internal Revenue Service with problems.

The House Republican budget plan would pair tax cuts that primarily benefit the rich with cuts to programs that help the poor.

The Trump administration’s decision to fire over 6,000 I.R.S. workers will make the government less effective and less efficient, not more.

If you received more than $5,000 for online sales of “goods or services” in 2024, you might get a Form 1099-K. Don’t ignore it, an expert says.

Some lawmakers, including two who are facing the mayor in the June Democratic primary in New York City, challenged his credibility and accomplishments.

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