Tax Education Credits And Deductions
College can be is very expensive, luckily Congress and the IRS have given us ways to offset education costs.
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College can be is very expensive, luckily Congress and the IRS have given us ways to offset education costs.
With tax season deadlines around the corner, make sure you are prepared to defend against scams.
Bryan Russo, a Jackson Hewitt tax preparer, says he's noticed more taxpayers these days asking about deducting their pet expenses.
Even during challenging times, a small business with a sound strategy can obtain a loan.
When it comes to cameras, there is a wide array from which to choose. Consider these factors before making your next camera purchase.
Should you take the time to fill out the long 1040? It really depends. To find out whether you should itemize you will need to do some homework.
Review your tax situation now so you have some idea what tax bracket you will fall into this year and decide whether you want to do the long 1040 or the short 1040EZ.
This tax season holds good news for millions of self-employed people who work from home: Home office deductions, which used to require a litany of calculations and the completion of a 43-line form, have at last been simplified.
Changes to tax laws last year reinstated some income-based phase outs of some widely used personal exemptions and itemized deductions, leaving many taxpayers with higher tax bills.
The IRS has a warning for Americans -- watch out for tax scams. Every year the agency releases a "Dirty Dozen" list of the worst tax scams out there. This year, identity theft and phone scams top the list.
Small businesses can innocently make tax mistakes that wind up racking up steep penalties. Consider these common mistakes before filing your taxes.
It was a meeting set weeks ago, but Wednesday's discussion between Mayor Bill Peduto and UPMC's CEO Jeffrey Romoff took on greater significance in the wake of demonstrations that shut down part of Grant Street this week.
Whether you're 25 or 55, you know you'll want to retire one day – and to retire in comfort you must save. These five simple steps can help you make a big difference in your efforts to reach retirement with lots of money in your retirement account.
Forget the stress of tax season by using one of these e-filing programs.
Save money — and maximize your refund — with these tips for doing your taxes all on you own.
With careful planning, you may find yourself paying the IRS much less than you have in years past.
Newlyweds are often confused about the best type of filing for their particular situation as well as the legalities involved. If you want to enjoy the lowest tax rate possible, you'll need to do your homework, starting with these considerations.
When it comes to figuring your taxes, should you rely on software or turn to a pro?
Who doesn't want to save a little (or a lot of) extra money at tax time? Claiming all the deductions for which you are eligible can significantly reduce your tax bill.
Your federal tax return is due at the IRS in less than seven weeks. Have you filed your taxes yet?
Close to two dozen UPMC employees have become the recent victims of identity theft.
If you need help with your taxes, it might be as easy as dialing 211.
We're only a few weeks into the 2014, but it's already time to start thinking about filing your taxes.
The Borough of Braddock depends on taxes from U.S. Steel's Edgar Thompson Works for about a third of its operating budget.
On Monday morning, Gov. Tom Corbett signed the most expansive and expensive transportation funding bill in recent years promising major new investments.
Brian Allenbaugh said a number of factors led to his decision to close the doors after nearly four decades of business.
The owner of the business said the timing of the fire happening right before the holidays was a gut punch.
With Pittsburgh's win vs. Miami, the Steelers haven't lost a "Monday Night Football" game at home since 1991.
The Steelers defeated the Miami Dolphins in a Monday night showdown at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
Browns defensive end Myles Garrett is on the brink of an NFL record and is a little banged up.
Brian Allenbaugh said a number of factors led to his decision to close the doors after nearly four decades of business.
The owner of the business said the timing of the fire happening right before the holidays was a gut punch.
With Pittsburgh's win vs. Miami, the Steelers haven't lost a "Monday Night Football" game at home since 1991.
The Steelers defeated the Miami Dolphins in a Monday night showdown at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
Browns defensive end Myles Garrett is on the brink of an NFL record and is a little banged up.
State officials engaged in unusual mid-decade redistricting are pushing a new definition of what it means to have "fair maps" for Congress.
A ruling striking down emergency levies could force the federal government to return most of the tariff revenue it has collected this year, according to Penn Wharton.
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
President Trump said the U.S. has seized an oil tanker, which Attorney General Pam Bondi said has been "used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran."
The Federal Reserve is grappling with economic issues including higher inflation and a slowing labor market.
If you haven't sent gifts in the mail yet, you don't have much time left.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
The new Horizon Market in New Kensington opened its doors at 4 p.m. on Wednesday.
Dollar General will pay Pennsylvania more than $1 million after the attorney general said the company overcharged customers.
Federal funding will finally be available to thousands of families in Pennsylvania to help pay their heating bills.
Melanie Taylor, from 100.7 STAR Pittsburgh, joins us with the latest in pop culture and celebrity gossip.
Ready for some Porter Power?! Porter Harmon is a force, and he’s one of this year’s Free Care Fund Telethon junior co-hosts!
Here are some gifts Edgar Snyder and Associates attorney Armand Leonelli would give, and some may surprise you!
Learn how the Whitehall Library, with the Allegheny County Library Association, is offering up more than just books to its readers, both young and old!
Etiquette expert Liz Aquino is here to show how you can politely nudge guests toward the door when the party is over.
Seven employees of the Allegheny County-run Kane Community Living Centers in Scott Township have been under investigation.
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
Drivers who were convicted of infractions years ago are being told to surrender their licenses or file costly appeals because Allegheny County never processed the paperwork.
For most students, the most dangerous part of their day is going to and from school.
What is dry needling? Here's what you need to know about the treatment.
For most, the holiday season is known as the season of giving. For Leah Taylor, it's the season where she received one of the greatest gifts she could ever receive.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
A CDC vaccine panel voted to stop recommending the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine.
Western Pennsylvania counties are seeing vaccination rates fall among school-aged children.
With Pittsburgh's win vs. Miami, the Steelers haven't lost a "Monday Night Football" game at home since 1991.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Steelers defeated the Miami Dolphins in a Monday night showdown at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
Browns defensive end Myles Garrett is on the brink of an NFL record and is a little banged up.
Here's a breakdown of how cold it was for Monday's Steelers-Dolphins game at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
There won't be a Westmoreland County Airshow next year because of construction at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
The famed star sang and danced his way into America's heart through his illustrious career that has spanned nearly eight decades.
Quintanilla is survived by his son, his daughter Suzette and his wife Marcella, who he wed in 1963.
"The Pitt," the popular Pittsburgh-set medical drama starring Noah Wyle, received two nominations for the Golden Globes.
Two sources familiar with the incident told CBS News the couple were found with multiple stab wounds.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright!
Fire crews were called to the Aliquippa business just before 4 p.m. on Monday.
Fans at Acrisure Stadium on Monday night for the Steelers' game against the Miami Dolphins in Pittsburgh dealt with a frigid forecast.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
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.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
