Taxpayers have long relied on postmarks as proof of timely mailing, and that hasn’t changed. The IRS continues to honor the “timely mailing equals timely filing” rule under Internal Revenue Code §7502: if your envelope is properly addressed, has sufficient postage, and is postmarked on or before the due date , your return is considered filed on time. For a full list of filing and payment deadlines, see IRS Publication 509 . What's new? A Subtle Change What’s new is how USPS t

Tax season doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With a little preparation now, you can make filing faster, easier, and far less stressful. The IRS even provides a helpful roadmap to get you started — and one of their biggest tips is simple: gather and organize your tax records early . Below, we’ll walk through some of the key items you should collect and why they matter. And we will share a few other tips to help your tax season go more smooth. Gather All Your Income Forms Bef

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