Unemployed people who overpaid taxes to get refunds in May
If you filed taxes before Congress passed a law that exempted unemployment benefits, the IRS will automatically refund the overpayment.
If you filed taxes before Congress passed a law that exempted unemployment benefits, the IRS will automatically refund the overpayment.
Tax agency's backlog of unprocessed returns surged amid the pandemic, leading to a 50% spike in interest payments.
Fallout over NYT report on Trump's taxes; 2020 election to shape future of U.S. immigration
President Trump is refusing to directly address allegations he avoided paying any federal income tax for years. Ben Tracy has the latest.
July 15 is the deadline to file your 2019 returns, yet some taxpayers may not get their refund for months.
Because of an IRS backlog, some Americans are "in for a long wait" to get their money, U.S. taxpayer advocate says.
Getting your refund can take from a few days to many weeks — depending on how you file and how you want your money.
Once you file your tax return, it can take days or weeks for your refund to arrive. But there are steps you can take to get it faster. NerdWallet personal finance expert Kimberly Palmer explains.
If you're one of the 70% of Americans expecting a refund, here are the steps to get your money quickly.
About 70% of taxpayers will receive a refund this year. It's often a taxpayer's biggest annual "paycheck."
The last day to file a 2019 return without an extension is April 15, but owed taxes are still due by that date.
A sharp decline in funding for the tax agency has impaired its ability to audit big corporations and millionaires
Nearly a third of Americans this year waited until the last two weeks to file their returns—but requesting more time is easy
It's Tax Day, but don't fret if you're not ready — asking for more time to file your return is a pretty straightforward process. Yahoo News reporter and producer Jeanie Ahn joins CBSN to explain how to get a tax return extension and how you can prepare now for next year's tax season.
With the average refund coming in at just under $2,900, this CPA advises against shopping sprees and other splurges
Most taxpayers feel their taxes haven't gone down under the new tax laws, and many believe they are paying more
More Democrats say their taxes have gone up because of the tax law changes, while more Republicans say theirs have gone down
Smaller tax refunds have trickle-down effects, including lower consumer spending throughout the year
The IRS estimated nearly 8 million LLCs will request extensions this year
The government has issued $4.4 billion less in refunds than at this time last year, and that trickles down
Every year, people who have overpaid taxes don't file a return—and the agency says time is running out to claim it
Scammers can get enough of your personal info to file a tax return in your name — and then they get your refund
The average refund for 2018 is now over $3,100, but the number of people getting a refund is down by 2 million
The new tax law put significant limits on many deductions, but that doesn't mean you should ignore them
Securities cops tell judge that Tesla's founder has mis-tweeted again. Plus, the latest IRS data show the typical tax refund is $500 lower this year. CBSN has the MoneyWatch headlines.
The deaths will likely fuel calls for a cease-fire and heighten Israeli public anger over ultra-Orthodox exemptions from the military.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, wore a white dress and hat as she rode in a carriage alongside her children at Trooping the Colour.
Jimmy Kimmel will host a conversation with President Biden and former President Barack Obama, while George Clooney and Julia Roberts will be featured guests.
A heat wave will bring dangerously hot temperatures to the Midwest and Northeast next week.
The shooting occurred at a splash pad in Rochester Hills, located about 25 miles north of Detroit.
Dreamers who advocated for the implementation of DACA in 2012 continue to fight for the program, whose future remains uncertain.
The Harford County Sheriff's office announced on Saturday a suspect in the Rachel Morin murder was arrested in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
When Vice President Kamala Harris arrived at the summit, she announced $1.5 billion in U.S. assistance through the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Portland Fire and Rescue said its crews had been prepared to conduct a high-angle ropes rescue if necessary.
It includes a handwritten draft of President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, and the crystal flute saved by first lady Dolly Madison, which was made famous again by pop star Lizzo in 2022.
The eye-catching bridge opened to great fanfare in July 2022 and at a cost of nearly $600 million, but now has Angelenos shaking their heads in dismay.
If released, Sandra Hemme's prison term will mark the longest known wrongful conviction of a woman in U.S. history, her attorneys said.
Jimmy Kimmel will host a conversation with President Biden and former President Barack Obama, while George Clooney and Julia Roberts will be featured guests.
Pulaski County Prosecutor Will Jones said in a letter to ATF that no charges in the shooting would be filed after reviewing the Arkansas State Police investigation.
Four major cities in California were included in a Chapman University study of housing affordability around the world.
Waffle House CEO said the restaurant chain will hike menu prices after its "single largest" investment in the company's workforce.
Amid rising homelessness rates, city officials across nation are embracing rapid housing options emphasizing three factors: small, quick and cheap.
Millions of Americans could owe money to the IRS on June 17, with fines for missing payment on the rise.
Regulator did not do enough before 2022 recall of powdered baby formula tainted with deadly bacteria, inspector finds.
It includes a handwritten draft of President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, and the crystal flute saved by first lady Dolly Madison, which was made famous again by pop star Lizzo in 2022.
Jimmy Kimmel will host a conversation with President Biden and former President Barack Obama, while George Clooney and Julia Roberts will be featured guests.
When Vice President Kamala Harris arrived at the summit, she announced $1.5 billion in U.S. assistance through the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Dreamers who advocated for the implementation of DACA in 2012 continue to fight for the program, whose future remains uncertain.
Since Oct. 7, the Biden administration has been furiously working behind the scenes to lower the chances of a conflagration that could draw in the U.S. or put at further risk U.S. troops who are in the region in Syria, Iraq and Jordan.
Jaren Munari was born with just one undersized kidney. After years of watching him suffer from chronic kidney disease, his father donated an organ.
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.
Preview: In an interview airing June 16 on "CBS Sunday Morning," the former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases tells CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook he turned down millions to leave his government job because he cared more about the health of the country.
Regulator did not do enough before 2022 recall of powdered baby formula tainted with deadly bacteria, inspector finds.
An experiment found "small but detectable" amounts of infectious H5N1 virus in milk after it was pasteurized for 15 seconds.
The plane was en route from Tallinn to Helsinki when it was downed by Soviet bombers on June 14, 1940.
A former Iranian official was released in Sweden in exchange for a European Union diplomat and a second Swede.
The deaths will likely fuel calls for a cease-fire and heighten Israeli public anger over ultra-Orthodox exemptions from the military.
When Vice President Kamala Harris arrived at the summit, she announced $1.5 billion in U.S. assistance through the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Five paintings, including one by Vincent van Gogh, will be removed while a Zurich museum investigates if they were stolen by Nazis.
International pop star Cody Simpson put his music career on hold to return to the pool.
The current lineup of Australian band Crowded House includes frontman Neil Finn and his two sons, making it a true family affair. Here is Crowded House with their classic "Weather With You."
The current lineup of Australian band Crowded House includes frontman Neil Finn and his two sons, making it a true family affair. Now from their new album "Gravity Stairs," here is Crowded House with "The Howl."
The current lineup of Australian band Crowded House includes frontman Neil Finn and his two sons, making it a true family affair. Now from their new album "Gravity Stairs," here is Crowded House with "Teenage Summer."
Rock band Crowded House is now a family affair: Frontman Neil Finn has two sons in the band. The family tells Anthony Mason what it's like performing together.
Wells Fargo fired over a dozen employees in May after investigating allegations that their keyboard activity was fake.
The payout would be the biggest compensation package in U.S. corporate history. Is the billionaire and Tesla founder worth the money?
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.
Apple this week unveiled its integration with artificial intelligence features the company is calling "Apple Intelligence." The company is partnering with OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, to upgrade its longtime virtual assistant, Siri. Connie Guglielmo, CNET's senior vice president of AI editorial strategy, joins to discuss.
As use cases for artificial intelligence emerge among students and younger consumers, an understanding of how AI can help and hurt humans is crucial in the years ahead. Alex Kotran, the CEO of the AI Education Project, joins CBS News with some tips on the future of technology.
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.
Los Angeles' eye-catching 6th Street Bridge opened to great fanfare in July 2022 and at a cost of nearly $600 million, but now has Angelenos shaking their heads in dismay. Elise Preston explains why the "Ribbon of Light" has gone dark.
The Harford County Sheriff's office announced on Saturday a suspect in the Rachel Morin murder was arrested in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Sean Herman, 33, was arrested at his Sumner County home on two counts of felony official misconduct, the Nashville Police Department said.
Family members of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting victims watched as crews began demolishing the site of the 2018 massacre. CBS News Miami's Ted Scouten reports from Parkland, Florida.
Jurors could find the senator's strategy of pinning the blame on his wife offensive, legal experts say.
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 authorities released new footage Saturday of the rescue of 26-year-old Noa Argamani, one of the four Israeli hostages who were rescued in an operation in central Gaza about one week ago. The elite Israeli commandos stormed the apartment Hamas was holding her and said, "Noa, everything is fine, we're taking you home." Chris Livesay has more.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, made her first public appearance Saturday since she revealed her cancer diagnosis earlier this year. Kate attended the Trooping the Colour, a ceremony which marks the official birthday of King Charles III. Ian Lee reports from London.
Young Mason Jones has become something of an expert on guardrail safety, finding and reporting concerning guardrails to departments of transportation all across the U.S. Liz Crawford has his extraordinary story.
Banking on a boost from celebrity support, President Biden departed the G7 summit in Italy and arrived in Los Angeles Saturday for an A-list fundraiser which his campaign said has already raised more than $28 million toward his race against former President Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, who himself spoke to Black community leaders in Detroit, and is headlining a convention Saturday night organized by a conservative youth group. Natalie Brand reports.
Much of the South is trapped under a heat dome which is expected to shift east in the coming week. At the U.S. Open in North Carolina, the extreme heat was hitting players and spectators. Medical staff brought in for the event treated hundreds of heat-related illnesses. Dave Malkoff has more.