IRS Tax Filing Deadline To Be Pushed Back To May 17
The postponement of the deadline will allow taxpayers and tax preparers extra time to work through the ongoing tax issues resulting from the COVID pandemic.
Watch CBS News
The postponement of the deadline will allow taxpayers and tax preparers extra time to work through the ongoing tax issues resulting from the COVID pandemic.
Owning a home in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut could once again mean substantial tax breaks if a new push to eliminate the $10,000 SALT cap on federal tax returns is successful.
After the IRS sent millions of stimulus payments to the wrong bank accounts, tax preparation companies said they've worked with the IRS to fix the error.
The first batch of stimulus checks — or "economic impact payments," as they are officially known — started hitting consumers' bank accounts on Saturday, the Internal Revenue Service has told CBS News.
It is estimated Americans lost nearly $670 million to scams last year.
The Internal Revenue Service has issued a ruling in a case that could cost Long Island homeowners thousands of dollars in additional federal taxes.
With the Presidents Day holiday weekend coming, it might be a good time to prep for tax day.
CBS2 spoke to the owner's daughter Tuesday who said they had a payment plan in place with the IRS.
Some Long Island homeowners have made a plea to the Internal Revenue Service after receiving grants to make environmental improvements to their backyard cesspools.
Many tax payers are getting sticker shock, with returns drastically cut and some people even owing the government for the first time.
Americans like Melissa Velez filed for the government's standard deduction – which is now a $12,000 credit for taxpayers - and her return was nearly cut in half.
John Lieberman, a certified public accountant from Perelson and Weiner, says the IRS has its work cut out for them this spring.
In Ramsey, the average property tax bill is around $12,500. Residents will now have to pay taxes on the additional $2,500 that's over the cap.
New rules unveiled by the IRS undermine some states' attempts to help residents keep a version of a popular federal income tax deduction.
The middle class may take the hardest hit from the $10,000 federal cap on state and local tax deductions.
The new tax deadline is now midnight Wednesday.
Right now the Direct Pay section of the Internal Revenue Service's web site is not working.
Find out what people in your area are excited about and scared about this tax season.
If you're getting a refund this year, what should you do with it? And how should you prepare for next year?
Navigating the necessary IRS steps in order to be successful in filing taxes as a small business owner can be tricky.
The IRS offers excellent resources so small business owners can go straight to the tax source for tax information of any kind.
WCBS 880's Kelly Waldron reports that last year alone more than 10,000 victims paid more than $55.5 million to scam artists.
Even if you haven't filed your taxes yet, your refund may already be spent. It could happen if you become a target of the refund ripoff.
It's a phishing expedition looking for employee W-2 forms, showing up at businesses and nonprofits nationwide.
With so many online pharmacies, ordering prescription medication over the internet has become a common practice.
Bo Bichette singled off Matt Festa to score automatic runner Francisco Lindor in the 10th inning, helping the Mets to a wild 6-5 victory over the Guardians.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
New York City is activating its heat and flash flood emergency plans for Thursday and Friday due to dangerous heat and storms in the forecast.
At least 345 people — the majority in Colorado and Minnesota — have been sickened by a salmonella outbreak, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
New York City is activating its heat and flash flood emergency plans for Thursday and Friday due to dangerous heat and storms in the forecast.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
Questions are growing within the law enforcement community about how one of the Mount Vernon Police Department's top leaders was vetted.
The countdown to the 2026 US Open in New York City is on, but some tennis fans are frustrated by how much it costs to get in.
A man is accused of intentionally setting a fire that destroyed a historic Brooklyn church in June.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
The family of a man who died at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, is demanding justice.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
The power was restored Tuesday morning after going out at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, N.J. Monday afternoon.
Strong downpours have dumped rain on parts of New York and New Jersey that are still recovering from last week's severe weather.
The Long Island Aquarium is asking the public to help name its newest resident – a Giant Pacific octopus.
Dangerous rip currents have been reported across New York area beaches in recent weeks, causing dozens of ocean rescues. As CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, officials in the Town of Hempstead began a safety campaign Wednesday to educate swimmers on how to break the grip of a rip.
Communities across New York City and Long Island came together Tuesday for National Night Out.
On Long Island, a farm is helping kids cope using therapy horses. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Suffolk County Police are trying to identify an Asian man whose body was discovered on Gilgo Beach in 2011.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The Medical Aid in Dying law allows terminally ill adults to request a doctor to prescribe them lethal medication.
Former state health official Abdul El-Sayed faced Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan in a closely watched contest that represented the latest test of the party's divisions.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
In total, 17 bills will be introduced in the City Council next month to increase safety regulations around e-bikes and e-scooters, while also strengthening enforcement of existing laws.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Bo Bichette singled off Matt Festa to score automatic runner Francisco Lindor in the 10th inning, helping the Mets to a wild 6-5 victory over the Guardians.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
The countdown to the 2026 US Open in New York City is on, but some tennis fans are frustrated by how much it costs to get in.
The New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Tuesday night.
The New York Mets defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-2 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A 16-year-old was struck and killed by a Metro-North train Wednesday night in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Police made an arrest Wednesday in a raging fire that destroyed a historic church in Bushwick back in June. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Two sanitation workers are in the hospital after a crash in the Bronx.
Crews remained on the scene of a deadly apartment building fire in the Bronx late Wednesday night as they continued to douse hot spots. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
From now through early September, New York City is being treated to a diverse group of musicians performing outdoors on Little Island. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin has the highlights.
