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.
A man charged with murder in connection with the shooting of five people outside a Boston restaurant has been ordered held without bail.
Boston Red Sox fans should be extremely happy with the deals the team made at the trade deadline, according to WBZ-TV's Dan Roche.
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed for a sixth day Tuesday with more testimony from prosecution witnesses and a focus on prescription pills.
One man is under arrest after five people were shot in Hyde Park early Monday morning, Boston Police said. One of the victims died.
The Boston Red Sox traded infielder Marcelo Mayer to the San Francisco Giants for left-handed relief pitcher Erik Miller.
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed Tuesday with more testimony from prosecution witnesses and a focus on pills.
A man charged with murder in connection with the shooting of five people outside a Boston restaurant has been ordered held without bail.
Boston Red Sox fans should be extremely happy with the deals the team made at the trade deadline, according to WBZ-TV's Dan Roche.
A Plymouth, Massachusetts woman was killed by a falling tree while she sat on her porch Monday afternoon.
A Somerville, Massachusetts firefighter is accused of running a World Cup ticket scam that brought in more than $14,000.
Several people in New Hampshire have cyclospora infections linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Massachusetts is reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a stomach parasite that can lead to "explosive" diarrhea.
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.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
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.
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."
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
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.
Boston Red Sox fans should be extremely happy with the deals the team made at the trade deadline, according to WBZ-TV's Dan Roche.
The Boston Red Sox traded infielder Marcelo Mayer to the San Francisco Giants for left-handed relief pitcher Erik Miller.
The Boston Red Sox have traded for Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman just ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
Ceddanne Rafaela homered for the third straight game and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 to sweep the three-game series.
Michael Thorbjornsen of Wellesley, Massachusetts won his first PGA Tour title at the Rocket Classic on Sunday.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.