How to file a tax extension
Running out of time to meet the April 18 tax filing deadline? Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez, host of Real Simple’s "Money Confidential" podcast, explains the pros and cons of filing for a tax extension.
Running out of time to meet the April 18 tax filing deadline? Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez, host of Real Simple’s "Money Confidential" podcast, explains the pros and cons of filing for a tax extension.
Annual property taxes on single-family homes rose 3.6% last year, with the typical homeowner paying nearly $4,000 a year.
Alicia Jegede, a CPA and founder of New Gen Financial Planning, breaks down the tax credits homeowners can receive from making energy-efficient home improvements.
Differences in local tax rates across the U.S. can add up for those who live in certain states.
Refunds are met with glee each spring, but financial pros note that it represents money you've overpaid to the government.
The richest Americans often use trusts and other legal tax dodges to pass their wealth to their heirs tax-free, lawmakers say.
TaxAct's tax expert Jackson Echols shares tax tips for student-athletes navigating tax season after NCAA policy changes.
The tax agency is warning not to fall for social media advice to file a fake W2 in the hope of getting a big refund.
Some small business owners could be in for a shock this tax season. Rebecca Walser, a tax attorney and president of Walser Wealth Management, joins CBS News's Elaine Quijano and Jericka Duncan with more.
Early IRS data provides a peek at what to expect for the millions of Americans who have yet to file their taxes.
Millions of Americans need to get ready to file their taxes as this year's deadline fast approaches. Karla Dennis, a tax expert and founder of Karla Dennis and Associates, joined CBS News to go over the biggest mistakes people make and some helpful tips when filing your returns.
A government watchdog warns that tax pros might not do a better job than you can — and some are straight-up fraudsters.
Americans are filing their taxes earlier this year. Here's what to know about the IRS' turnaround time on your refund.
The answer depends on what type of an employee you were last year, according to Julia Glum, a news editor at Money.
CPA Ryan Losi explains how 2022’s poor stock market performance could be helpful in lessening tax bills this season.
Tax experts and the IRS itself have warned about smaller refund checks this year due to expiring pandemic aid.
Taxpayers could save on taxes because of a higher standard deduction and more generous thresholds for each bracket.
The tax agency had previously asked taxpayers in those states to hold off on filing their returns until the issue was resolved.
Tax agency said it is trying to determine whether tax rebates, issued in many states last year, count as income.
"A lot of people will get their refunds and they won't get as much as anticipated," one expert said as tax season kicks off.
TaxAct’s tax expert, Jackson Echols, offers his top three tax filing tips to prepare for tax season and get your maximum refund.
Many tax benefits instituted during the pandemic have lapsed, which means some people could see smaller refunds.
Nation's tax collector says it has improved telephone service from last year, when just 1 in 10 calls were answered.
The tax agency said it just finished sending the refunds to workers who paid tax on unemployment benefits that they didn't owe.
Although IRS critics raise concerns about onerous enforcement, high-income earners have little to fear, group finds.
Protect your neck from sweat this summer with one of the best neck fans of 2024.
Shop the best smart plugs in 2024, from the best all-purpose plugs to outdoor options.
I was a loyal Away customer for years until I met Beis. Here's my review of Beis The Medium Check-In Roller suitcase.
Discover the best 65-inch TVs currently available and choose one that best meets your viewing and gaming needs.
From the airplane to the hotel, these gadgets will majorly upgrade your travel experience.
A video doorbell can help you screen visitors, watch for packages and more, all from the comfort of your sofa.
"Alexa, turn on my new smart bulb." The best smart light bulbs of 2024 offer automation, voice control and more.
Shop some of the best-selling Beats headphones and earbuds at Amazon to save big on your favorite pair.
Game 5 is on. Find out how and when to watch the Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics NBA Finals game tonight.
"You hear something, you believe something," said Milwaukee brewery owner of negative statements about his city.
Despite customer flubs, fast-food giant says it still sees "tremendous opportunity" for using voice bots in drive-thru lanes.
Maps show the expanse of the Post Fire near Gorman and the Point Fire in Sonoma, the two largest blazes raging in California.
The nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget projects how much the plan would add to the federal deficit.
"Call Me by Your Name" actor Armie Hammer opened up about cannibalism accusations that led to his "career death" and why he's "grateful for every single bit of it."
"You hear something, you believe something," said Milwaukee brewery owner of negative statements about his city.
Despite customer flubs, fast-food giant says it still sees "tremendous opportunity" for using voice bots in drive-thru lanes.
The nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget projects how much the plan would add to the federal deficit.
Adobe pushes customers toward annual subscriptions for products like Photoshop and hides the cancellation fees, federal lawsuit alleges.
The Internal Revenue Service plans to end another major tax loophole that could raise more than $50 billion in revenue over the next decade.
The two Republican Party leaders are plotting a path to GOP victory in the November elections.
The Internal Revenue Service plans to end another major tax loophole that could raise more than $50 billion in revenue over the next decade.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore mass pardoned more than 175,000 marijuana convictions Monday.
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled that state Rep. Carl Maughan violated professional standards while representing Bret Blevins in a crash that killed two men.
A new ad from President Biden's campaign is leaning into anti-Trump messaging and using the former president's legal issues against him.
Russian authorities said the toxic outbreak came from salads distributed by a popular online delivery service.
A unique collaboration between hunters and researchers is helping to track ticks and the diseases they spread.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
Millions today owe their lives to the work of the man who devoted his career to public health, but in recent years Dr. Anthony Fauci has been targeted by a partisan, anti-science spectrum of opponents.
There are millions today who owe their lives to the work of the man who devoted his career to public health. But in recent years Dr. Anthony Fauci, who combatted infectious diseases at the National Institutes of Health, has been targeted by a partisan, anti-science spectrum of opponents. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook talks with Dr. Fauci, author of the memoir "On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service," about his role in countering indifference over the AIDS pandemic, and fighting misinformation about COVID-19.
German investigators seized 39 tons of cocaine worth more than $2.78 billion hidden among vegetables and fruits in several container ships.
Salvador Villalba Flores had decided to run for mayor after his friend, a candidate, was murdered in 2023, local media reported.
Russian authorities said the toxic outbreak came from salads distributed by a popular online delivery service.
Russian reports say U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gordon Black told a court he inadvertently stole some money, but did not threaten a Russian woman.
Jackson James Rice was set to become the first Caucasian to represent Tonga at an Olympic Games.
"Call Me by Your Name" actor Armie Hammer opened up about cannibalism accusations that led to his "career death" and why he's "grateful for every single bit of it."
Fresh from her historic Oscar nod, Lily Gladstone stars in the new movie "Fancy Dance," which she calls the "most important" story of her career.
Three-time host Ariana DeBose kicked off Broadway's biggest night at the 77th annual Tony Awards in New York City. Some familiar names from favorite movies and TV shows were among the big winners. Alicia Keys' semi-autobiographical "Hell's Kitchen" and "Stereophonic," a play based on a fictional band in the 70s, led the evening with 13 nominations each.
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Tony Awards.
Before the Tony Awards are presented June 16, watch "Sunday Morning" and "CBS Mornings" behind-the-scenes features and interviews with this year's nominated performers and creatives.
Despite customer flubs, fast-food giant says it still sees "tremendous opportunity" for using voice bots in drive-thru lanes.
Adobe pushes customers toward annual subscriptions for products like Photoshop and hides the cancellation fees, federal lawsuit alleges.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
Watch the full version of Margaret Brennan's interview with Bill Gates that aired on June 16, 2024, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Climate change means there's a growing risk of spreading tropical diseases like dengue, which has seen a massive rise in cases in recent years. To limit the spread of such illnesses, scientists are using technological advancements like drones and artificial intelligence.
The world recorded its hottest month on record in May, and now, meteorologists say a heat dome currently centered over Mexico and the Southwest will shift this weekend, repositioning over the East by next week. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains what a heat dome is, and how long this one is expected to last.
A new study from 17 international scientists found that active pharmaceutical ingredients -- the part of medications that help make them effective -- are having increasingly negative impacts on animals and ecosystems across the world. The authors are calling on drug makers to design more sustainable products with environmental impacts in mind. Karen Kidd, one of the study's authors, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
"The highway to climate hell": More than 75% of the entire global population experienced at least one month of extreme heat within the last year, scientists found. Here's what to know as temperatures continue to break records around the world.
A dramatic cosmic explosion is expected this summer. NASA says the event will be visible to even the naked eye.
Over the weekend, two people were killed at a Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock, Texas. Nine were wounded, including two children, at a Rochester Hills, Michigan, splash pad, and in Methuen, Massachusetts, seven people were shot at a pop-up party. CBS News' Charlie De Mar has more details after a violent weekend across the United States.
Salvador Villalba Flores had decided to run for mayor after his friend, a candidate, was murdered in 2023, local media reported.
Sean McKinnon was accused along with two other inmates in the 2018 killing of notorious Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger at a troubled West Virginia prison.
Nine people, including two young children, were shot by a gunman who opened fire at a splash pad in a Detroit suburb on Saturday. It was part of a violent weekend that saw multiple shootings across the U.S. CBS News correspondent Charlie De Mar is in Rochester Hills, Michigan, with more.
Authorities say nine people were wounded Saturday after a man fired at least 28 shots at families trying to cool off at a community splash pad in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Police say the gunman, who struggled with mental health, calmly walked back to his car after the shooting and drove to a home less than a half-mile away. Police surrounded the house and say the shooter killed himself.
A dramatic cosmic explosion is expected this summer. NASA says the event will be visible to even the naked eye.
It was the final flight of Virgin's Unity spaceplane while the company transitions to a more capable spacecraft.
Astronaut Williams Anders died Friday, June 7, 2024, at the age of 90. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" story originally broadcast December 23, 2018, Anders and his fellow crewmates from Apollo 8, James Lovell and Frank Borman, talked with Lee Cowan about becoming the first humans to circle the moon, and of the photograph they brought back: the first image of the Earth above the lunar surface. Dubbed "Earthrise," it showed humanity the beauty and fragility of our home planet, and helped invigorate the environmental movement.
William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.
The Starliner crew had to work around thruster problems and more helium leaks, but pulled off a successful space station docking.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographer Ed Spinelli.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disbanded his war cabinet Monday after Benny Gantz, Netanyahu's leading moderate opponent, resigned from his post. This comes as Netanyahu faces political pressure from moderates and the far-right as the Israel-Hamas war continues. Jon Donnison with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.
Over the weekend, two people were killed at a Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock, Texas. Nine were wounded, including two children, at a Rochester Hills, Michigan, splash pad, and in Methuen, Massachusetts, seven people were shot at a pop-up party. CBS News' Charlie De Mar has more details after a violent weekend across the United States.
President Biden is meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the White House on Monday to discuss a more consistent funding plan for Ukraine to avoid future delays in aid. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
The Post Fire is roaring in northwestern Los Angeles County, covering more than 14,000 acres and forcing evacuations for many Gorman, California, residents. Meanwhile, a heat dome is spreading across the Midwest and parts of the East Coast. CBS News' Carter Evans and CBS News Chicago's Tara Molina report.
The Supreme Court released new orders Monday, signaling what cases they'll take up in the next term. The justices are also expected to release decisions for several controversial cases later this week. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.