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Here are the latest 12 common tax scams that the IRS is warning you about this year.
Confused about whether or not to hire a tax professional? Here are a few things to consider.
From gathering all possible income to understanding home and job-related deductions and the Affordable Health Care Act, here is a look at what a person needs to do when filing their taxes in 2016.
From understanding the 2015 tax penalties for not carrying health insurance to learning about exemptions, here is what tax payers need to know about the Affordable Health Care Act and their taxes.
Tax Day 2016 is not on April 15 as usual. Instead, it has been moved to April 17 because of Washington D.C.'s Emancipation Day. Here is a look at why Tax Day is on April 15 to begin with, what Emancipation Day is, and when Tax Day can be moved to a later date.
Knowing what you can legitimately deduct off your taxes and what receipts you didn't need to hold on to after all, can help both you and your accountant avoid a lot of headaches.
Tax breaks can make raising children a little more affordable.
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.
If you work from home, then it's very important that you know and understand how the home office deduction works. Here is a quick look at how the deduction works and when you can take it.
The new feature of the IRS2Go app makes it easy to track your refund.
Tax professional Gail Rosen, CPA, shares her secrets for making tax season as painless as possible.
Don't miss out on some valuable tax credits and deductions. Here are a few of the most commonly missed credits, which could end up saving you a bundle.
Learn how the Affordable Healthcare Act, and whether or not you have insurance, will impact the way you do taxes this year.
There are plenty of things to consider while going through a divorce. Don't overlook the financial benefits that you are entitled to from social security.
If you recently said "I do" then you have more to consider when it comes to filing your tax return. Here are a few tips to help you get started.
Welcome, students, to taxes for recent graduates 101.
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.
Minimize the amount of tax you may owe from your retirement income with these tips.
Here are three things you can still do now -- before filing your 2014 return -- that can lower your taxes even more.
As the IRS budget continues to be cut, its services are collapsing.
If you haven't already begun, now's the time to prepare for filing your 2014 tax returns.
In a turbulent economy with constantly changing rules it's no surprise that the bill from Uncle Sam can sneak up on some of us. Here are some tips to make sure you emerge (mostly) unscathed this April 15.
Most folks looking for tax deductions focus on things like mortgage interest, real estate taxes and charitable donations. But tax rule changes that applied in 2013 made them less valuable in cutting taxes for an increasing number of taxpayers.
City officials have tallied the cost of plowing the streets of Philadelphia during the wicked winter -- and the price tag is roughly three times that of a normal winter.
According to the IRS, 20 to 25 percent of Americans wait until the last two weeks before the deadline to file their taxes. If tax time snuck up on you this year, here are a few tips to help you file.
A heavy coat will be needed Tuesday morning in the Philadelphia region as temperatures will be in the 20s and 30s.
The Sixers Youth Foundation is gearing up to host its annual fundraising gala Thursday at The Fillmore in Fishtown.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 22 points, Jalen Williams added 18 in his return to the lineup and the Thunder won their 12th game in a row with a 123-103 victory over the short-handed 76ers.
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The Community College of Philadelphia celebrated the first graduates of a program that trains students to support the Navy.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to add a $1-per-ride tax on ride-hailing services to help fund the Philadelphia School District.
ICE agents were deployed to Philadelphia International Airport to assist with TSA shortages due to the partial government shutdown, sources say.
Kermit Gosnell, the West Philadelphia doctor convicted of multiple murders, has died, officials say.
A heavy coat will be needed Tuesday morning in the Philadelphia region as temperatures will be in the 20s and 30s.
The Sixers Youth Foundation is gearing up to host its annual fundraising gala Thursday at The Fillmore in Fishtown.
The Community College of Philadelphia celebrated the first graduates of a program that trains students to support the Navy.
Kermit Gosnell, the West Philadelphia doctor convicted of multiple murders, has died, officials say.
Vernon Baker was sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a woman seated next to him on a Philadelphia-bound flight, officials said.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to add a $1-per-ride tax on ride-hailing services to help fund the Philadelphia School District.
Philadelphia Police Officer Meika Bell was arrested for stealing from a store in Radnor, officials say.
Vernon Baker was sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a woman seated next to him on a Philadelphia-bound flight, officials said.
A new historic marker has designated Timbuctoo as one of only about eight recognized Black historic sites in South Jersey.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
A fire on a residential block in Camden, New Jersey, could be seen from Philadelphia.
After hitting delays because of snow and ice, crews are now working to rebuild a large portion of Ventnor, New Jersey's boardwalk.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
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 Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
The Sixers Youth Foundation is gearing up to host its annual fundraising gala Thursday at The Fillmore in Fishtown.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 22 points, Jalen Williams added 18 in his return to the lineup and the Thunder won their 12th game in a row with a 123-103 victory over the short-handed 76ers.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Phillies have agreed to a six-year contract with opening day starter Cristopher Sánchez. The deal begins in 2027 and runs through 2032 with a club option for 2033.
VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Bill Kelly says Tuesday in the Philadelphia region starts colder. He's also tracking rain for later this week. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
The charity event helps raise money for the Sixers Youth Foundation, a nonprofit started back in 2015.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to increase her proposed tax on ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft to $1 per ride to help address the School District of Philadelphia's $300 million budget deficit.
In 2016, Forty was stolen from his family's home in Philadelphia's Mayfair neighborhood.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to increase her proposed tax on ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft to $1 per ride to help address the School District of Philadelphia's $300 million budget deficit.