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Fraud schemes keep getting more sophisticated, and criminals are keeping seniors in their sights.
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Fraud schemes keep getting more sophisticated, and criminals are keeping seniors in their sights.
If you've procrastinated doing your taxes for this long, you're almost out of time. Here are some tips for last-minute filers.
Following tax tips from social media could land you in trouble — remember to be skeptical of what you see online.
As the IRS phases out paper checks, your tax refund could be delayed if you don't give Uncle Sam your direct deposit info.
This tax season, scam callers are mentioning taxes or claiming to be the IRS in aggressive efforts to try to steal your identity, experts say.
The IRS started accepting tax returns on Jan. 26. Here's everything you need to know about getting your tax refund.
The IRS is increasing the contribution limits for retirement accounts in 2026, boosting the top threshold to account for inflation.
A CBS News analysis of IRS data found some nonprofit hospitals in Philadelphia attempt to collect hundreds of millions of dollars a year from low-income patients.
A CBS News analysis of IRS data found some nonprofit hospitals in Philadelphia and across the country attempt to collect hundreds of millions of dollars a year from low-income patients.
Tax day has come and gone, and millions of Americans have already received their refunds. So what should they do with their money?
The IRS has not experienced any widespread issues this tax season, and has processed about 60.7 million of the 61.4 million returns it has received. Josh Sidorowicz has what you need to know if you still need to file your 2025 tax return.
The IRS encourages people in the U.S. illegally to pay income taxes. Of course, millions of American citizens also do so each year. The IRS usually guards tax filer information from disclosure. However, working with immigration officials could represent a loosening of those protections. Reporter Howard Monroe explains how this could endanger your privacy.
While many look forward to that big chunk of money, some argue a big refund isn't always a good thing.
Most eligible taxpayers have already received their 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit payment, but there's still time to file a claim.
As the deadline to file gets closer, cybersecurity experts warn, you're even more likely to be targeted by scammers. You could still be at risk even if you've already filed.
Tax Day is now just one month away. But as the deadline to file gets closer, cybersecurity experts warn, you're even more likely to be targeted by scammers. Josh Sidorowicz is “In Your Corner” with how you could still be at risk even if you've already filed.
Tax season is in full swing and it's colliding with headlines about IRS layoffs and cuts.
While waiting on your tax refund, many are wondering if they'll have to wait even longer this year as thousands of IRS employees are being terminated right in the middle of tax season.
The IRS layoffs include hundreds of federal tax employees in Philadelphia who received termination notices within the past 24 hours.
At least 400 IRS employees in Philadelphia are among the thousands expected to be laid off by the end of this week.
About 400 Philadelphia-based IRS workers are among the more than 6,000 employees being laid off this week in the Trump administration's efforts to downsize the federal workforce, their union says.
Some Democratic lawmakers are raising concerns about the security of taxpayer data as Musk's cost-cutting task force moves to the IRS.
Top Democrats in Congress are raising questions about Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, also known as DOGE, and its request to access your personal taxpayer data.
Social media misinformation about filing your taxes is rampant, and partly why the Internal Revenue Service has stepped up internal reviews of returns that claim certain withholdings for which tax filers may not be eligible. Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner explaining what professional tax preparers want you to know.
The IRS has adjusted tax brackets and dozens of other provisions for inflation. Here's how that will impact your taxes.
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
A fire broke out Wednesday morning on the 300 block of Hewitt Street in Trenton, New Jersey.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
Glenn Pysher was trying to find his friends when he accidentally knocked on the door of the wrong house. The homeowners called 911 to report an attempted break-in.
U.S. Marshals say 22-year-old Zymire Hughes was arrested Tuesday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
U.S. Marshals say 22-year-old Zymire Hughes was arrested Tuesday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
A fire broke out Wednesday morning on the 300 block of Hewitt Street in Trenton, New Jersey.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
U.S. Marshals say 22-year-old Zymire Hughes was arrested Tuesday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Bats may be beneficial to the environment, but health officials are urging residents to take encounters seriously. Here's why.
Pottstown Councilmember Andrew Monastra is urging the borough manager to find a quick solution for installing banners honoring veterans of color.
A fire broke out Wednesday morning on the 300 block of Hewitt Street in Trenton, New Jersey.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
The search has ended for a Burlington County, New Jersey, woman who saved a young girl's life Monday afternoon.
Spectacular start to the work week with low humidity, bright sunshine, and comfortable highs in the low 80s.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
Interactive exhibits and some artifacts dating back more than 100 years help detail the transformation of the Mother African Union Church.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
A man was arrested after allegedly crashing his car into a pub in Newark, Delaware, while allegedly driving drunk earlier this month, police said.
Spectacular start to the work week with low humidity, bright sunshine, and comfortable highs in the low 80s.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
The trial at Temple's Fox Chase Cancer Center is testing the experimental treatment in patients with myelofibrosis who aren't responding to traditional therapies.
Parents should start preparing their children now to adjust to a school schedule, according to one sleep expert.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Powered by three Cal Raleigh homers, the Seattle Mariners snapped Philadelphia's season-best nine-game winning streak Monday night.
While East Side's Little League World Series run ended Monday, the West Chester community says the kids "already won."
Kyle Schwarber's MLB-leading 39th homer of the season was a two-run moonshot to lift Phillies from a four-run deficit and beat the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday.
Patriots' backup quarterback Tommy DeVito tossed a 69-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams and New England beat Philadelphia 24-21 in a preseason game.
West Chester's East Side Little League team lost its first game in Williamsport but will get another chance to play.
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
Kids in eligible zip codes in Philadelphia receive free books every month through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Humidity surges back on Thursday and periods of showers and storms will move through the Philadelphia region. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low. CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the weather forecast.
Tuesday night felt like a game day at the Linc, but it was only practice. CBS News Philadelphia's Kerri Corrado reports from the Eagles' open practice at Lincoln Financial Field.
As fans mourn Dolly Parton, two longtime Philadelphia radio personalities are remembering the country music icon for an influence that stretched far beyond her songs. CBS News Philadelphia's Eva Andersen reports.
A man accused of terrorizing at least a half dozen people while wearing a Chucky-style mask near Philadelphia City Hall earlier this month was arrested in Las Vegas, authorities said Tuesday.