IRS making changes that could impact your future tax returns
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Any possible refunds will be based on how much each taxpayer paid in.
The Massachusetts Legislature has set the date for the sales tax holiday weekend to be August 13th and 14th.
The pandemic has caused significant delays, particularly for returns filed on paper.
Here are five things new parents can do to make the most out of their change in tax status.
These seven strange and arcade deductions might help you lower your tax burden this year.
If you accrued any student loan debt in 2016, here's everything you'll need to know when filing your tax returns this year.
Here what you need to about how tax deductions will change for the tax year of 2017.
Here's everything you need to know about when you need to file your tax return, when the extended filing deadline is and when you can expect your refund.
You've got a hefty check headed your way, thanks to your tax refund. Don't spend it just anywhere. Instead, here are five smarter ways to use your refund money.
Whether you do your own taxes or you pay an accountant to help you, there are lots of very easy mistakes that many people make on their tax returns every year. Here are five of the most common tax mistakes that people make.
When it comes time to choose a tax professional, there are many things that a tax payer needs to understand. Here are some basic questions to ask and details to learn before hiring someone to take care of your income tax preparation needs.
From deducting child care and medical expenses to education costs and state sales tax opportunities, here is a look at a number of tax deductions people should not ignore when filing their taxes.
There are new tax laws to follow every year. Here's what you need to know about the most recent changes.
Here are the latest 12 common tax scams that the IRS is warning you about this year.
Confused about whether or not to hire a tax professional? Here are a few things to consider.
From gathering all possible income to understanding home and job-related deductions and the Affordable Health Care Act, here is a look at what a person needs to do when filing their taxes in 2016.
From understanding the 2015 tax penalties for not carrying health insurance to learning about exemptions, here is what tax payers need to know about the Affordable Health Care Act and their taxes.
Tax Day 2016 is not on April 15 as usual. Instead, it has been moved to April 17 because of Washington D.C.'s Emancipation Day. Here is a look at why Tax Day is on April 15 to begin with, what Emancipation Day is, and when Tax Day can be moved to a later date.
Knowing what you can legitimately deduct off your taxes and what receipts you didn't need to hold on to after all, can help both you and your accountant avoid a lot of headaches.
Tax breaks can make raising children a little more affordable.
Geared primarily towards low-to-middle income, working individuals and families, the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a federal benefit able to provide relief to those who meet specific criteria, by reducing the amount of tax owed and by increasing the amount of tax monies refunded, as determined after filing. Both single and married people can benefit from EITC, regardless of whether or not they have children or other dependents.
If you work from home, then it's very important that you know and understand how the home office deduction works. Here is a quick look at how the deduction works and when you can take it.
We all have to pay taxes but it turns out we have some control when it comes to staying under the IRS radar and avoiding an audit.
Video shows multiple tractor-trailer trucks on fire outside of a Brockton, Massachusetts bowling alley on Saturday.
The mother of a man with special needs who was attacked by teens in Danvers, Massachusetts in 2024 is "absolutely furious" after her son's attackers were only given parole.
Emil Lilleberg scored on a rebound with 95 seconds left to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Bruins 2-1 on Saturday, snapping a three-game losing streak and depriving Boston of a chance to clinch a playoff berth.
What's next for NASA after Artemis II returned from a trip around the moon? A professor from MIT explains.
The Red Sox fell to the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday in the opening game of a 3-game series.
The mother of a special needs man who was attacked by teens in Danvers, Massachusetts in 2024 is "absolutely furious" after her son's attackers were only given parole.
What's next for NASA after Artemis II returned from a trip around the moon?
Video shows multiple tractor-trailer trucks on fire outside of a Brockton, Massachusetts bowling alley on Saturday.
Two U.S. Navy destroyers crossed the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. and Iranian negotiators meet for face-to-face negotiations amid a fragile truce.
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
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.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
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.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
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."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
Easter is today. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian restaurant chain in the Boston area, has let the state know it may have to lay off 182 workers.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
Free Jordan's Furniture is one round away thanks to UConn's success in March Madness.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Emil Lilleberg scored on a rebound with 95 seconds left to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Bruins 2-1 on Saturday, snapping a three-game losing streak and depriving Boston of a chance to clinch a playoff berth.
The Red Sox fell to the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday in the opening game of a 3-game series.
The Celtics now know they will be the No. 2 seed in the NBA playoffs following a win Friday at TD Garden.
The Knicks stayed alive in the race for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 112-106 victory over Jayson Tatum and the Celtics on Thursday night.
James Hagens is expected to join the Bruins immediately and could make his NHL debut on Saturday.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.
A Cape Air plane had to return to Nantucket, Massachusetts after part of a door opened up mid-flight.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.
Ziggy the dog showed his appreciation for the New Hampshire firefighter who saved his life after a freak accident.