Your tax refund could be $1,000 higher in 2026. Here's why.
The impact of the Republicans' tax and spending law could result in the "largest refund season of the last decade," a Wall Street report says.
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The impact of the Republicans' tax and spending law could result in the "largest refund season of the last decade," a Wall Street report says.
The IRS on Thursday announced adjustments to the federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2026.
The GOP tax and spending bill creates a tax deduction for workers in tipped occupations. Here's what to know.
The IRS, hit by the Trump administration's federal workforce cuts, has lost 31% of its auditors through March, government watchdog finds.
Gary Shapley — who became famous after speaking out about alleged political influence in the Hunter Biden tax probe — is out as IRS director after just two days, following an internal struggle involving Elon Musk.
Filing a tax extension is easy. But it's important to know what you're getting into, including what to do if you owe money to the IRS.
The IRS has agreed to share immigrants' tax data with ICE for to help authorities identify and deport undocumented immigrants.
Most eligible taxpayers have already received their 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit payment, but there's still time to file a claim.
IRS data shows that the average refund check so far is about $2,200, or $1,000 less than a year earlier. Here's what experts say.
The employees who will be affected — in a single division of the IRS — are expected to be notified Thursday that they've been fired.
With tax season underway, here's what you need to know about tracking your tax refund and your new 2025 tax brackets.
The new tax season is here. Read on to learn when you can file your 2024 tax return and get your refund.
The background of Billy Long, an ex-congressman and auctioneer, raises questions about his qualifications, Sen. Warren says.
Millions of taxpayers continue to struggle with delays in refunds from the IRS, a new tax advocate report says.
President-elect Donald Trump wants former lawmaker and auctioneer Billy Long to replace IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel.
Americans paid an estimated $842 million in fees to cover advance loan refunds or refund anticipation checks last year.
H&R Block, Intuit stock dropped amid a report that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency may develop a tax filing app.
2025 contribution limit for 401(k) plans is $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. IRA contribution limit remains $7,000.
The IRS has adjusted tax brackets and dozens of other provisions for inflation. Here's how that will impact your taxes.
The IRS adjusts its tax brackets and other provisions each year for inflation. Here's what experts say to expect in 2025.
The IRS said funding from the Inflation Reduction Act has helped it go after wealthy taxpayers who failed to pay their tax bills.
The IRS says its push to step up audits on wealthy tax cheats is paying off, with the agency recovering more than $1 billion.
The IRS said it "sincerely apologizes" to billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin and thousands of other Americans whose tax data was leaked.
The Internal Revenue Service plans to end another major tax loophole that could raise more than $50 billion in revenue over the next decade.
IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler are also asking to intervene in the case, arguing the IRS has a conflict of interest in the matter.
The next system approaches with an atmospheric river sending some leftover moisture into Colorado.
Jeanette Vizguerra, the immigration activist who's been living in Colorado since 1997, spoke to supporters on Dec. 23 after her release from the GEO Group immigration detention center in Aurora.
Christmas in Colorado usually means snow boots and winter coats. In 2025, it looked more like spring.
Willie Joe Gonzales was sentenced to life in prison in Colorado after he was convicted of murdering a two-year-old girl. But now, 22 years later, a new scientific understanding of the case has led to his exoneration and release.
The Denver Broncos have a good chance to become AFC West division champions for the first time since 2015, and it could happen as soon as Saturday evening.
The next system approaches with an atmospheric river sending some leftover moisture into Colorado.
Christmas in Colorado usually means snow boots and winter coats. In 2025, it looked more like spring.
Willie Joe Gonzales was sentenced to life in prison in Colorado after he was convicted of murdering a two-year-old girl. But now, 22 years later, a new scientific understanding of the case has led to his exoneration and release.
Beginning in 2026, the Aurora Service Center for Adams County Human Services will no longer be in operation.
The Food Bank of the Rockies' transition to a new facility in Aurora has paved the way for a unique opportunity for Denver Public Schools, which had previously recognized the need for a central warehouse to store food for school meals.
Joe Ruch is tracking a blast of winter this weekend.
Denver residents have a great way to clean up for the holidays and get ready for spring through the city's Treecycle Program.
A boy named Gregory Buels was shot and killed on Dec. 21. Officers found him lying in a driveway.
A new report compiled by the University of Colorado's Colorado River Research Group warns that threats to the river's water supply are now so severe that they pose a significant risk to the water supply in seven Western states and tribal areas, potentially impacting the economy and governance.
The union says on social media it has been doing everything it can to avoid a strike. The owner of the ski resort says the ski patrol rejected their last, best, final offer.
The Denver Broncos have a good chance to become AFC West division champions for the first time since 2015, and it could happen as soon as Saturday evening.
With record heat in Denver on Dec. 25, runners, bikers, families, and pets all filled Wash Park to take advantage of the rare forecast.
The Denver Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 20-13 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City Thursday night.
An 11-year-old Denver Broncos fan is heading for a Christmas he will never forget.
His lawyers argued that Rozier's alleged involvement in the wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies is limited.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
A Colorado family is connecting their community and raising awareness about clubfoot, a birth defect where a baby's foot is turned inward and down, after their son was born with the condition.
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
From financial strain to feelings of loneliness and grief, mental health struggles often spike this time of year.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
Northern Colorado company Living Ink Technologies is helping major brands around the world produce more eco-friendly packaging and products.
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Telluride, one of the best-known ski resorts in the Western U.S., plans to close in the coming days due to a labor dispute between its owner and the ski patrol union.
Six women who say they were drugged and raped by former cardiologist Stephen Matthews plan to file a civil lawsuit against Matthews and the Hinge dating app, which they say allowed Matthews to remain on the app even after women had told Hinge that Matthews was a rapist.
In Denver 10 months ago, a man named Ben Varga had just gotten dropped off at Washington Park to meet friends for a picnic. Not far away, two men were on a bench arguing.
In late 2024, Chrisanne Grimaldi was facing a common problem; she was drowning in medical debt totaling $80,000 and needed cash to pay down her debt.
A man allegedly attacked and injured a defense lawyer at Arapahoe County's courthouse, CBS Colorado has learned.
An internal report obtained by CBS Colorado raises several concerns about how Colorado's helitak program is being run.