CNBC Select explains how to file your taxes safely and accurately to avoid mistakes, penalties and scam artists.

The 1040 tax form is the form taxpayers use for filing federal taxes. It’s also a form that plenty of people have trouble filling out or understanding. In fact, back in 2018, Form 1040 received ...

Before submitting, double-check all identifying information for you, your spouse and any dependents. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Math mistakes are still one of the ...

When you fill out your 1040 form, as most taxpayers will do, you will also complete the Schedule 8812, in which you enter information about your child to claim the credit. People with a qualifying ...

2️⃣ Include the dependent’s SSN, ITIN, or ATIN on your Form 1040 tax return. 3️⃣ Attach Schedule 8812, “Credits for Qualifying Children and Other Dependents,” to properly claim the credit. 4️⃣ Ensure ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Lea Uradu, J.D., is a Maryland state registered tax preparer, state-certified notary ...