Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Carolyn McClanahan, M.D., CFP covers health and personal finance. Rarely do people like preparing their taxes. One group that ...

Preparing your annual tax return can feel like untangling a nest of angry hornets. Adding, then subtracting, number upon number buzzing around in your head, each deduction a potential sting, until you ...

My friend Angela used to file her own tax return, since it was pretty easy work. But in 2023, she underwent two big changes: She became a homeowner jointly with her husband, and she went from being a ...