Average tax refund is nearly 11% higher so far this year, IRS data shows
Forecasters predicted filers would benefit from larger checks this year due to a series of new tax provisions in the "one big, beautiful" bill.
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Forecasters predicted filers would benefit from larger checks this year due to a series of new tax provisions in the "one big, beautiful" bill.
New deduction allows taxpayers to deduct up to $10,000 on interest they paid to buy a new American-made vehicle in 2025.
In 2021, UMass Memorial attempted to collected more than $6 million from patients who were eligible for financial assistance. WBZ-TV's chief investigative reporter Cheryl Fiandaca reports.
President Trump has suggested stripping Harvard of its tax-exempt status, a step that experts say would be unusual and face legal challenges.
The background of Billy Long, an ex-congressman and auctioneer, raises questions about his qualifications, Sen. Warren says.
The IRS is tapping Inflation Reduction Act funding to hire more agents and go after more tax cheats. Here's where it is focusing.
Millions of Americans filed their taxes during the last two weeks of this year's tax season. Here's how to find out when you'll get your refund.
If you're one of the millions of taxpayers who delay their taxes, it's easy to get an extension to October 15.
Two groups of taxpayers are more likely to face an IRS audit than other Americans, and it's only high income earners.
The U.S. tax system is designed to be progressive, with rich people paying a larger share of their income to the IRS. Here's what to know.
An IRS agent from Swampscott was arrested and faces federal charges after officials said she filed false tax returns for three years.
An IRS agent from Swampscott was arrested and faces federal charges after prosecutors said she filed false tax returns for three years.
The IRS Criminal Investigation unit helps go after violent criminals, including some right here in Boston.
WBZ TV's Cheryl Fiandaca reports.
The IRS says tax revenues will rise by as much as $561 billion over the next decade due to funding from the Inflation Reduction Act.
WBZ TV's Courtney Cole reports.
Monday is the official start of tax season, which means it's the first day the Internal Revenue Service will begin accepting tax returns.
The IRS is rolling out new income thresholds for its seven tax brackets, boosting the limits to reflect inflation this year.
The IRS is testing the free direct-file system for the 2024 tax season, with some people in 13 states invited to try it out.
Millions of Americans wait until the last minute to file their taxes. Most will have a short wait to get their checks from the agency.
If you're trying to figure out when your refund is landing, some steps are a giant waste of time, the IRS says.
Many tax benefits instituted during the pandemic have lapsed, which means some people could see smaller refunds.
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 IRS says most in Massachusetts will not have to report the tax rebate they received last year.
The MBTA says every fan made it to Foxboro before kickoff with an hour or more to spare.
Democrat Seth Moulton and Republican John Deaton have plenty of differences, but at least one key thing in common: they both want to knock out Sen. Ed Markey, who will not participate in the debate.
With the announcement of a possible deal to end the war with Iran, one question remains on drivers' minds: will gas prices plunge?
In the Tony-winning play "Eureka Day," a mumps outbreak turns an uber-progressive and inclusive private day school upside down.
Devastating and often fatal wrong-way crashes have MassDOT and lawmakers like State Senator Bruce Tarr working feverishly to prevent them.
Nicholos Campbell is charged with murder in the shooting at the Moonfish restaurant in West Dennis, Massachusetts that left Careeme Harakh dead.
Eddie Andelman, a member of the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame who is known as the "godfather of sports radio," has died.
Two sisters died in a fire in Bellingham early Monday morning.
A 20-year-old Lancaster, Massachusetts man died over the weekend after suffering a "medical incident" while hiking on Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire.
A young humpback whale was freed from entanglement in fishing gear off the coast of Massachusetts on Sunday.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
We now know when the sales tax holiday is coming to Massachusetts in August.
Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday that she personally supports bringing back happy hour in Massachusetts.
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
With a focus on precision craftsmanship and world-class brass instruments, S.E. Shires has become a benchmark for professional musicians seeking exceptional sound and performance.
Complete with vineyard views and seasonally inspired dining, the award-winning LaBelle Winery offers one of New England's most distinctive winery experiences.
With a carefully curated collection of artisan cheeses and specialty foods sourced from around the world, Formaggio Kitchen has been a beloved destination for food lovers for over four decades.
John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute, and Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 at Boston Stadium.
The 2026 World Cup has started and Boston is one of 11 cities in the U.S. hosting matches. Here's the schedule.
Ceddanne Rafaela homered and had three RBIs, Sonny Gray allowed one run in six innings and the Boston Red Sox rolled to a 10-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
The home of the New England Patriots and the Revolution has a new look as the World Cup gets underway.
Games are likely to be tied at the end of regulation at the 2026 World Cup, especially in the late stages of the tournament with a highly competitive field.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.