Americans who enjoyed capital gains from a rallying stock market or interest from high-yield savings accounts in 2023 may have a few surprises waiting for them in their tax bill.
That’s emerging as one of the major themes of this year’s tax filing season. But there are even more considerations taxpayers should be aware of ahead of the April 15 deadline. This includes a new and free way to file federal taxes, if you’re eligible, and higher interest rates the Internal Revenue Service will charge for underpayment.