You may need your W-2s, 1099 forms, Social Security numbers or ITINs for applicable taxpayers and dependents, prior-year tax return, and information about income, deductions, and eligible tax credits. Additional documents may be required depending on your individual tax situation.
Learn more: https://www.irs.gov/filing
The federal tax filing deadline for most individual taxpayers is generally April 15. The deadline for 2026 tax returns filed in 2027 is expected to be April 15, 2027. State deadlines may differ.
Learn more: https://www.irs.gov/filing/individuals/when-to-file
You can check your federal refund status using the IRS Where's My Refund? tool. You will generally need your Social Security number or ITIN, filing status, and exact refund amount. Refund timing depends on the circumstances of your return.
Check your refund: https://www.irs.gov/refunds
Yes. Individuals with self-employment, freelance, gig economy, or other 1099 income may need to report that income on their tax returns. Depending on the circumstances, business income and expenses may be reported on Schedule C, and self-employment tax may apply.
Learn more: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed
If you discover an error after filing, you may need to submit an amended tax return using Form 1040-X. Whether an amendment is necessary depends on the type of error. Some errors may be corrected by the IRS without requiring an amended return.
Learn more: https://www.irs.gov/filing/file-an-amended-return