How to request a tax extension from the IRS
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.
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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.
Some Americans may be following false claims on social media and missing out on legitimate deductions.
Beijing fires back at Trump's latest tariffs with a matching 34% tax on all U.S. imports and tightened export controls on rare earth elements.
Tax season can bring added exposure to scams and fraud. A mother and daughter in Little Neck, Queens say it happened to them.
Bankrate Tax Analyst Kemberley Washington joins CBS New York to discuss common tax scams.
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 IRS has adjusted tax brackets and dozens of other provisions for inflation. Here's how that will impact your taxes.
There won't be a back-to-school sales tax holiday in New Jersey in 2024 after lawmakers repealed the popular tax break. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Project 2025, a blueprint for the next Republican president, proposes major economic changes that could impact millions of Americans.
The NYPD confirmed it closed some of its foreign outposts amid tax trouble.
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.
We speak with IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel about his first tax season leading the agency.
People who are waiting until the last minute to file taxes have until 11:59 p.m. on April 15, unless they have been granted an extension.
If you're one of the millions of taxpayers who delay their taxes, it's easy to get an extension to October 15.
What are some common mistakes people make when filing their taxes themselves, and how can you lower your bill? We ask an expert to explain.
Nearly half of Americans who are expecting a tax refund this year say they plan to use the money to boost their savings or pay off debt, according to a Bankrate survey. We hear from Senior Industry Analyst Ted Rossman for his advice.
President Joe Biden's proposed 2025 budget outlines a range of tax breaks geared to both individuals and families.
The White House is proposing a "mortgage relief credit" that would give homebuyers an annual tax credit of $5,000 for two years.
The governor told residents it will offer tax relief to working-class families and seniors through child tax credits, as well as the ANCHOR Program.
With tax season officially open, CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger has what you need to know to start the process of preparing your return.
The IRS opened for filing on January 29. Here's what to expect with your tax refund, from how much you'll get to when you'll get it.
Experts say instead of waiting until April 15, you should file your taxes as early as right now.
With just weeks to go before the end of the year, a little bit of time and focus could help you make or save money, CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger explains.
The IRS is rolling out new income thresholds for its seven tax brackets, boosting the limits to reflect inflation this year.
The IRS is set to announce new tax bracket thresholds for the 2024 tax year. One expert says to expect a 5.4% increase from last year.
The Trump administration halted construction of a massive offshore wind farm that was supposed to power half a million homes in New York City.
The Bronx DA announced charges against 20 alleged 800 YGZ gang members in connection with at least 14 shootings since 2021.
The Department of Justice said in a filing Thursday that George Santos is approaching his April 25 sentencing with "belligerence" in recent social media posts.
Luigi Mangione will be eligible for the death penalty if convicted as charged.
The Frick Collection, housed in a luxurious gilded age mansion on Fifth Avenue, reopened after a five year renovation, bursting with shining opulence and fine art.
The Trump administration halted construction of a massive offshore wind farm that was supposed to power half a million homes in New York City.
The Bronx DA announced charges against 20 alleged 800 YGZ gang members in connection with at least 14 shootings since 2021.
The Frick Collection, housed in a luxurious gilded age mansion on Fifth Avenue, reopened after a five year renovation, bursting with shining opulence and fine art.
Former firefighter Michael Pena is now being held behind bars after previously being out on bail for a deadly Queens crash.
ICE says it apprehended 206 illegal immigrants in and around New York City during a weeklong operation targeting "egregious criminal alien offenders."
The stock market's wild ride is having an impact on families who use a 529 college savings account, a tax-free way for parents to save for educational expenses.
The man who said his stepmother held him captive for two decades has released his first public statement.
Wind gusts between 30-45 mph will persist into Wednesday across the Tri-State Area
The UConn women's basketball team celebrated its NCAA championship with a victory parade Sunday in downtown Hartford.
A mini nor'easter centered off the Jersey Shore is bringing a mix of snow and rain to the Tri-State Area this weekend, making it feel more like winter than mid-April.
NJ Transit train engineers have rejected a labor agreement with management, raising the potential for a strike or a lockout next month.
Florida man Jeffrey O. Kennerk was indicted after allegedly bringing multiple weapons, including an AR-15 style rifle, onto an Amtrak train in New Jersey in January.
The stock market's wild ride is having an impact on families who use a 529 college savings account, a tax-free way for parents to save for educational expenses.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy met with NJ Transit and Amtrak to report on improvements after a summer of disruptions.
An overnight fire in Newark, New Jersey left a 9-year-old girl dead and two other children hospitalized, Essex County officials say.
The Trump administration halted construction of a massive offshore wind farm that was supposed to power half a million homes in New York City.
Ten people were hospitalized in a carbon monoxide poisoning incident at a multi-family home in Brentwood, officials on Long Island said.
Homeowners who live near a hospital in West Islip are suing over damages to their houses they claim were brought on by construction on the hospital's expansion.
A Long Island sleep center employee is accused of secretly videotaping hundreds of co-workers and patients, including young children, in bathrooms at a Great Neck health facility.
The stock market's wild ride is having an impact on families who use a 529 college savings account, a tax-free way for parents to save for educational expenses.
The Department of Justice said in a filing Thursday that George Santos is approaching his April 25 sentencing with "belligerence" in recent social media posts.
ICE says it apprehended 206 illegal immigrants in and around New York City during a weeklong operation targeting "egregious criminal alien offenders."
Judge James Boasberg said the Trump administration "demonstrated a willful disregard" for his court order blocking the government from transferring Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act.
Mohsen Mahdawi was arrested Monday at a citizenship interview in Vermont — one day after telling CBS News he'd "accept the outcome."
The New York City Council filed a lawsuit Tuesday trying to stop the Adams administration's move allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement to operate on Rikers Island.
Doctors in New York City were able to save the lives of three children with one heart transplant. Here's how.
A grieving family in Queens wants answers after a young woman died two weeks after giving birth to twins. They believe it was due to complications with her C-section, but say the hospital is not giving them any answers.
A Long Island woman accused of forging vaccination records of students did not appear in court for her arraignment.
Is fluoride actually good or bad for you? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers common questions about fluoride.
Travelers who stopped at a New Jersey Turnpike service area in Middlesex County earlier this month may have been exposed to measles, state health officials say.
The Frick Collection, housed in a luxurious gilded age mansion on Fifth Avenue, reopened after a five year renovation, bursting with shining opulence and fine art.
Nine jurors were picked Wednesday on the second day of jury selection in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial.
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
Popular stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze has been named the host of the 77th Emmy Awards airing on CBS on Sept
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.
Veteran umpire Hunter Wendelstedt went to a hospital after he was struck in the face behind first base by a line drive foul ball.
The New York Yankees defeated the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep.
Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin scored and added an assist as the Red Wings downed the Devils 5-2 on Wednesday night.
Ty France singled in the 10th inning to give the Minnesota Twins a 4-3 victory after the New York Mets rallied with a three-run eighth.
Ryan Jeffers and Harrison Bader had three hits apiece and Brooks Lee homered as the Minnesota Twins defeated the New York Mets 6-3.
Linda Collazo is hoping music will help change the lives of children in the Bronx.
A family hardware store has been offering tools and advice to a neighborhood in Queens for generations, and now the community is honoring the business as it marks 100 years of service.
Some Queens residents say their complaints about noise levels at Forest Hills Stadium have gone unaddressed.
Volunteers in Marine Park, Brooklyn, spent the day planting native vegetation in an effort to restore and protect the marshland and forest after several devastating wildfires burned through the area last fall.
Dozens of neighbors are gearing up to enter the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's annual "Greenest Block in Brooklyn" contest.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
The cicadas are expected to emerge in about a dozen states, including here in the Tri-State Area.
Three-year-old Oliver Powell is at his happiest in warm water and playing with some sand. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
The massive offshore wind farm was supposed to bring power to half a million homes. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The federal murder charge in the UnitedHealthcare CEO's death means Mangione could face the death penalty if convicted.
Former firefighter Michael Pena is being held behind bars after he was previously out on bail. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
