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.
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.
Taking tax advice from TikTok can come back to bite you, experts say. The IRS is cracking down on "other withholding" claims.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Tuesday that Pennsylvania will offer the IRS's free online tax-filing system, Direct File, next year.
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.
Monday is Tax Day and that can be an anxiety-inducing day for many, but there are options to help.
It's February, and while you might want to put this off, there are good reasons to get the jump on filing your taxes.
About 1.5 million Americans have until July 17 to get the unclaimed refunds, the tax agency says.
Millions of Americans wait until the last minute to file their taxes. Most will have a short wait to get their checks from the agency.
Amy Nofiziger, a fraud expert for AARP, says that as the deadline approaches, scammers, "know that we're stressed and that it's going to be easy manipulating us."
You should be using this money or investing it yourself, instead of giving the government something that is not theirs.
If you're trying to figure out when your refund is landing, some steps are a giant waste of time, the IRS says.
Early IRS data provides a peek at what to expect for the millions of Americans who have yet to file their taxes.
Many tax benefits instituted during the pandemic have lapsed, which means some people could see smaller refunds.
Graduate students at the University of Pittsburgh are offering free tax help ahead of filing deadline day.
While the IRS sent out two stimulus checks and updated the Child Tax Credit this year, it's falling short of its core mission of servicing American taxpayers.
A 97-year-old U.S. Navy veteran fears she'll pass away before the IRS puts her check in the mail.
There's a way to help local military families, just by filing your taxes.
Good news for people worried the government shutdown would delay their tax refunds.
Local taxpayers may take a big hit if the actions of the Monroeville Mall become the trend in the nation.
You've got a hefty check headed your way, thanks to your tax refund. Don't spend it just anywhere. Instead, here are five smarter ways to use your refund money.
By saving a small chunk of your tax refund, you could hit a $25,000 jackpot.
What is your largest asset? It's your ability to earn a living!
The best part of paying your taxes is probably getting your refund check.
If you didn't file your tax return in 2009, the IRS is looking for you. But here's a switch. The government wants to find you not to penalize you, but to give you a tax refund.
For the first time, contract negotiations are underway between UPMC Magee Women's Hospital and the nurses.
The conversation surrounding rising utility costs and data centers continued in Harrisburg this week.
A former Fayette County borough official who once won a $30 million Powerball is accused of stealing more than $73,000 from a small town's parks commission to fuel a gambling habit.
Residents and leaders in Charleroi are concerned about the integrity of roads after a trench collapse last year and ongoing construction.
Pittsburgh is bracing for a big winter storm system this weekend. But as for how much accumulation the area will get, it's still too early to tell.
For the first time, contract negotiations are underway between UPMC Magee Women's Hospital and the nurses.
Pittsburgh is bracing for a big winter storm system this weekend. But as for how much accumulation the area will get, it's still too early to tell.
A major winter storm is forecast to hit the Pittsburgh area this weekend, with snow and bitterly cold air possibly for the region.
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The conversation surrounding rising utility costs and data centers continued in Harrisburg this week.
Andrew Johnson is the latest in a series of pardoned Jan. 6 riot defendants to face new criminal charges.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
Pennsylvania's two sitting senators, Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat John Fetterman, told CBS News they do not support a U.S. military takeover of Greenland.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
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Amber and Kara from Happy Lark Home Organizing are checking the dates on our household items to see what needs to go.
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Team PTL's Daisy Jade is getting in on the 3D printing craze with the Hackers Guild of Pittsburgh!
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Residents and leaders in Charleroi are concerned about the integrity of roads after a trench collapse last year and ongoing construction.
Patrick Vereb is accused of taking money from pet owners who believed their animals would receive dignified cremations.
Controversy has been swirling in the Woodland Hills School District since November.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Some drivers in Pittsburgh are ignoring road closure signs in the South Side Flats, leaving residents exasperated.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
After 13 years as the Steelers' special teams coordinator, Danny Smith is heading south to Florida.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Penn State's women's team is hosting Robert Morris and the men's team is hosting Michigan State.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Brett Kulak broke a second-period tie with his first goal of the season, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Seattle Kraken 6-3.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
The Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
For the first time, contract negotiations are underway between UPMC Magee Women's Hospital and the nurses. Mamie Bah reports.
The conversation surrounding rising utility costs and data centers continued in Harrisburg this week.
Is there a way to improve brain fog? We’re learning some simple ways with UPMC neurologist Dr. Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse.
Why Pittsburgh might just be the place to be!
Boaz visits Con Alma to learn what they’re facing and how you can help.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
