It's Tax Day. Here's how big the average tax refund is in 2026.
Americans are receiving larger tax refunds this year due to the 2025 "big, beautiful bill," which enacted new tax deductions.
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Americans are receiving larger tax refunds this year due to the 2025 "big, beautiful bill," which enacted new tax deductions.
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.
As the Trump Administration laid off thousands of IRS employees right in the middle of tax season, it may take longer for you to get a return.
It's the final hours of Tax Day, and it could be time to file for an extension.
Monday is Tax Day and that can be an anxiety-inducing day for many, but there are options to help.
It's tax time, and many taxpayers worry that if they make a mistake on their tax returns.
Eligible Pennsylvanians will get a check in the mail without having to file a claim.
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.
Most taxpayers can extend that deadline to Oct. 15, with a catch.
Americans shell out billions of dollars to prepare and file their tax returns. Here's how to do it without spending a dime.
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."
The deadline to file tax returns is April 18.
Differences in local tax rates across the U.S. can add up for those who live in certain states.
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.
With more revenue from Congress, the IRS is expecting faster service and less waiting this year.
Van Dusen ran the company "Easy Tax Refund" and prepared hundreds of false tax returns.
If you're not among those who are waiting for money from the IRS, consider yourself lucky. Plenty of families are still waiting on child tax credit payments, stimulus checks, and even refunds from tax returns.
If you are still waiting for a tax refund on your 2020 tax return, you are not alone.
Monday is the deadline for filing your 2020 state and federal tax returns.
COVID and the policies to help fight its economic implications have put the IRS far behind in its processing of tax returns.
Between a pandemic, stimulus payments, and unemployment insurance, filing your taxes will be a bit more complex this year.
Pennsylvanians can now file their state tax returns through a new online portal: myPath.
A report in the New York Times revealed that President Donald Trump paid no federal income taxes in 10 of the last 15 years.
Many people who've gotten their tax refunds say they're smaller than last year, but that's by design.
The death of Daphy Michel, a Haitian woman released from ICE custody in Pittsburgh, was ruled a homicide
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
The Miami Marlins beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-3 on Friday night for their seventh straight victory and ninth in 10 games in June.
The highly regarded McKeesport High School football program is facing a major shake-up stemming from a controversy behind the head coach, going back to when he got the role in 2016.
From serving fast balls to serving up fast food, Pirates players traded the dugout for Sheetz on Friday.
The death of Daphy Michel, a Haitian woman released from ICE custody in Pittsburgh, was ruled a homicide
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
The Miami Marlins beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-3 on Friday night for their seventh straight victory and ninth in 10 games in June.
The highly regarded McKeesport High School football program is facing a major shake-up stemming from a controversy behind the head coach, going back to when he got the role in 2016.
From serving fast balls to serving up fast food, Pirates players traded the dugout for Sheetz on Friday.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnic talked about U.S. Steel and "golden share."
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Two men wounded in a shooting during then-presidential candidate Donald Trump's 2024 rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds are suing the United States.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
Frank Nicotero got his start telling jokes right here in Pittsburgh before he went onto Hollywood to become a familiar face of TV, but now, he's back in his hometown!
Some of the most memorable getaways are the ones hiding in plain sight - places close enough for a spontaneous weekend, but packed with enough fun to feel like a true escape. Trumbull County, located just north of Youngstown, is one of those places!
Some of the most memorable getaways are the ones hiding in plain sight - places close enough for a spontaneous weekend, but packed with enough fun to feel like a true escape.We're taking a trip to Ohio with Mike Case of the Grand Resort is our tour guide!
Get ready to practice your bend and snap! Elle Woods and her dog Bruiser are about to steal the show at the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center and our Daisy Jade is checking out the show before the curtain comes up! Legally Blonde The Musical is presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union, the Subscription Series Sponsor for Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center.
For generations, a Smiley Cookie at Eat 'n Park has been a birthday surprise, a reward, and most importantly, a tradtion. Chef John and Smiley join us in the PTL Kitchen to put our own spin on the classic cookie.
Many families with children attending schools in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said they are trying to figure out the logic behind their upcoming tuition bills.
Pittsburgh's fire boat has been on the water for nearly a decade, but it hasn't seen much action.
A lawsuit has been filed over the smell neighbors say is coming from the Sherwin-Williams plant in Rochester.
Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
Temperatures could reach into the 90s this week in Pittsburgh, and that impacts everything, including your sleep.
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Miami Marlins beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-3 on Friday night for their seventh straight victory and ninth in 10 games in June.
West Virginia beat the Trojans 7-5 in a meeting of teams making their first appearances in the College World Series.
West Virginia will make its first appearance in the College World Series on Friday when it meets Troy in Omaha, Nebraska.
Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
The Clarks are a band that Pittsburghers hear and think of home.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has extended the contract of music director Manfred Honeck through the 2032-2033 season.
The country group Little Big Town will perform at Citizens Live at the Wylie in October.
The second of two shows at Acrisure Stadium, originally scheduled for Saturday night, has been canceled, according to Wallen.
Ahead of a packed weekend here in Pittsburgh, many are taking to the three rivers ahead of a big country show.
The death of Daphy Michel, a Haitian woman released from ICE custody in Pittsburgh, was ruled a homicide
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Pakistan's prime minister said "a final, agreed upon text" of a U.S.-Iran peace deal has been reached and that Pakistan, a key mediator in the Iran war, "is now working closely with both sides to finalize the next steps." Iran's foreign minister said a deal has "never been closer" and that the details of a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. will be shared publicly "in due course."
Beginning today, for the first time ever, the iconic "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" will be available to watch on YouTube. Ross Guidotti reports.
The highly regarded McKeesport High School football program is facing a major shake-up stemming from a controversy behind the head coach, going back to when he got the role in 2016. The school directors fired his entire staff, KDKA has learned.
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.
