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Intuit to pay customers $141M for misleading TurboTax ads
Consumers who paid to file their taxes using the popular software could get refunds under a nationwide settlement.
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Tax Refunds Delayed As May 17 Filing Deadline Arrives
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Trump Insists New York Times Report That He Paid $750 In Tax Returns While In Office Is 'Made Up'
President Donald Trump says the NYT report was "made up," and has once again claimed he cannot release his returns because he is under audit -- which does not stop him from releasing them publicly.
President Trump, Republicans Sue California Over Law Requiring Release Of Tax Returns
The lawsuit claims California's law is unconstitutional because it creates an additional requirement to run for president. It also claims the law would deny voters an opportunity to vote for their chosen candidates.
Most Tax Dodges By The Ultra-Wealthy Are Perfectly Legal
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New York Tax Officials Reviewing New York Times Report On Alleged Trump Tax 'Fraud'
New York's Department of Taxation and Finance is looking into a report published in The New York Times alleging President Donald Trump "participated in dubious tax schemes during the 1990s, including instances of outright fraud, that greatly increased the fortune he received from his parents."
California Governor Vetoes Candidate Tax Disclosure Bill
California Gov. Jerry Brown late Sunday vetoed legislation that would have forced presidential candidates to publicly share their tax returns in order to appear on the state's ballot.
Thousands Turn Out For Downtown LA March To Demand President Trump Show His Taxes
The protesters are demanding that President Trump release his tax returns.
7 Unusual Tax Deductions You May Qualify For
These seven strange and arcade deductions might help you lower your tax burden this year.
Some Coachella Goers Tried To Mail In Tax Returns At Festival 'Post Office'
At least 10 people tried to mail in their tax returns from the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival's makeshift "post office," according to a report.
Computer Issues Shut Down Tax Return E-File System, IRS Says
The Internal Review Service says problems with some of its computer systems have shut down the tax return e-file system, according to an email.
What's On Your Tax Return?
Review your tax situation now so you have some idea what tax bracket you will fall into this year and decide whether you want to do the long 1040 or the short 1040EZ.
Best E-Filing Programs For Tax Returns
Forget the stress of tax season by using one of these e-filing programs.
5 Tips For Doing Your Own Taxes
Save money — and maximize your refund — with these tips for doing your taxes all on you own.
Last-Minute Tax Tips
If you've waited until the last minute to file your tax return, you'll want to read this list of tips for SoCal procrastinators!
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Tom Brady announces retirement 'for good' from NFL
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Famed NFL Quarterback Tom Brady announced his retirement via Twitter Wednesday morning.
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