IRS says it has clawed back $1 billion from millionaire tax cheats
The IRS says its push to step up audits on wealthy tax cheats is paying off, with the agency recovering more than $1 billion.
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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 Internal Revenue Service plans to end another major tax loophole that could raise more than $50 billion in revenue over the next decade.
The IRS is tapping Inflation Reduction Act funding to hire more agents and go after more tax cheats. Here's where it is focusing.
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.
If you're one of the millions of taxpayers who delay their taxes, it's easy to get an extension to October 15.
Many parents of the West Chester University students said they froze their children's credit to avoid more financial damage.
The Internal Revenue Service is currently investigating the matter following a CBS News Philadelphia investigation.
The 2024 tax season officially begins Monday with a filing deadline of April 15.
The IRS announced that it expects more than 128 million individual tax returns to be filed by the deadline, so they're trying to help and have made some changes this year.
Rules under the American Rescue Plan of 2021 require small businesses, gig workers and freelancers making over $600 to report that to the IRS.
The IRS has boosted the income thresholds for each tax bracket for 2024.
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.
Hunter Biden alleges the IRS unlawfully disclosed his tax return information and did not establish safeguards to ensure the confidentiality of his records.
The Internal Revenue Service case agent who handled "95%" of the tax evidence in the Hunter Biden investigation told CBS News that he "felt handcuffed" during the five-year probe and blocked from pursuing leads that he thought might implicate Hunter Biden's father, President Joe Biden.
The federal prosecutor leading the investigation of President Joe Biden's son Hunter is pushing back against claims that he was blocked from pursuing criminal charges in Los Angeles and Washington.
Some taxpayers will be able to test a prototype in 2024, possibly paving the way to a widespread free filing system, IRS said.
It's easy to get more time to file before the April 18 deadline, but you'll still have to pay the IRS if you owe money.
Students in a finance and accounting class at George Washington High School are learning how to prepare tax returns.
The documents contain details that were not previously public, such as loans he gave to his children, income from book royalties and Melania's modeling, and how much of his presidential salary was given to charity.
Tax agency cautions Americans not to expect to receive refunds by specific date to pay bills or make big purchases.
Under new IRS rule, anyone who earned more than $600 this year by selling things online or doing gig work could face tax hit.
The first round of advance Child Tax Credit payments went out to parents on July 15, but some payments have been delayed or were inaccurate.
The Internal Revenue Service is launching a criminal investigation after revealing that information on more than 100,000 tax payers was accessed by thieves online.
Geared primarily towards low-to-middle income, working individuals and families, the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a federal benefit able to provide relief to those who meet specific criteria, by reducing the amount of tax owed and by increasing the amount of tax monies refunded, as determined after filing. Both single and married people can benefit from EITC, regardless of whether or not they have children or other dependents.
It's easy to make a mistake on your taxes, especially if you are a new business owner or running a small business. Before you file, dot your i's and cross your t's by making sure to use the correct tax forms.
The Trudy Haynes Scholarship is named for Philadelphia's first Black TV journalist.
Highs will be in the mid-60s on Thursday, so it will be great sweatshirt weather in the Philadelphia region.
At the Play It Safe Philly town hall, coaches, community leaders and public safety officials talked about sports and other ways to prevent violence.
The Flyers are moving on to face the Hurricanes in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's what we know.
The Flyers defeated the Penguins, 1-0, in Game 6 in overtime on Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena to advance in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The Flyers are moving on to face the Hurricanes in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's what we know.
The Trudy Haynes Scholarship is named for Philadelphia's first Black TV journalist.
Highs will be in the mid-60s on Thursday, so it will be great sweatshirt weather in the Philadelphia region.
At the Play It Safe Philly town hall, coaches, community leaders and public safety officials talked about sports and other ways to prevent violence.
The Flyers defeated the Penguins, 1-0, in Game 6 in overtime on Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena to advance in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The Trudy Haynes Scholarship is named for Philadelphia's first Black TV journalist.
At the Play It Safe Philly town hall, coaches, community leaders and public safety officials talked about sports and other ways to prevent violence.
The Flyers defeated the Penguins, 1-0, in Game 6 in overtime on Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena to advance in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Crossing guards in East Lansdowne are now wearing body cameras in response to ongoing concerns about aggressive drivers.
The Board of Upper Darby Fire Company No. 1 voted to list its building for sale amid financial issues.
The DOJ is suing New Jersey and Gov. Mikie Sherrill over recent legislation limiting the power of ICE agents in the Garden State.
Aurora Dessicino, 6, and her family were surprised with a trip to Walt Disney World on Wednesday.
Attorneys for Sean Higgins argue his blood alcohol content was not properly tested after fatally striking Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
A man is in custody after fatally stabbing his wife at their South Jersey home Tuesday morning, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office said.
Two private contractors were rushed to a Philadelphia burn center after they were shocked in Ocean City, New Jersey, officials said.
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a burglary spree at businesses over a three-week span.
ILC Dover has made spacesuits worn on six moon landings and more than 250 space flights since the first man walked on the moon in 1969.
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
A 54-year-old man was charged after he slashed another person's neck on Main Street in Newark, Delaware, Friday, police said.
Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
The Philadelphia Walk to End Bladder Cancer is raising awareness for a disease doctors say is often overlooked.
Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and other sites around the region will host free eye screenings for Diabetes Day.
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, opens on May 1 after undergoing a major renovation project.
SEPTA is installing bulletproof glass on some of its buses to improve driver safety in the Philadelphia area.
A ramp onto I-95 South in Philadelphia has reopened after a single-car crash.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
The Flyers are moving on to face the Hurricanes in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's what we know.
The Flyers defeated the Penguins, 1-0, in Game 6 in overtime on Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena to advance in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Wednesday's Philadelphia Phillies game against the San Francisco Giants has been postponed because of forecasted rain.
Don Mattingly thought he was done with baseball and managing and then the Phillies instead pinned their playoff hopes on him.
Attorneys for Sean Higgins argue his blood alcohol content was not properly tested after fatally striking Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
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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.
CBS Philadelphia is proud to award the annual $10,000 Trudy Haynes Scholarship, given in partnership with the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists. This year's winner is a rising junior at Lincoln University: Madison Morgan, a straight-A communications major. Watch as Janelle Burrell surprises Madison with the good news — and a check!
Jamie Drysdale and the Flyers are moving on to the second round of the playoffs to face the Hurricanes after beating the Penguins on Wednesday night.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region ahead of a cloudy Thursday morning.
Community leaders, coaches and public safety officials gathered in Center City Philadelphia Wednesday to focus on a shared goal: preventing youth violence by investing in sports and structured programming.
The Flyers are moving on in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs after beating the Penguins 1-0 in overtime and fans couldn't contain their exictment. Kerri Corrado reports.