Fitzgerald Hopes To Not Raise Taxes With 2014 Allegheny Co. Budget
Rich Fitzgerald wouldn't get specific about his 2014 County budget before addressing council member Tuesday night, but it's clear that holding the line on taxes is a top priority.
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Rich Fitzgerald wouldn't get specific about his 2014 County budget before addressing council member Tuesday night, but it's clear that holding the line on taxes is a top priority.
If you live, work or dine in certain communities like the city of Pittsburgh -- you could get an unexpected jolt to your wallet, like a separate city-imposed drink tax.
Washington County commissioners have decided to go ahead with plans for a county-wide property reassessment.
The FBI and the IRS carted out dozens of boxes filled with personal papers Wednesday from the home of George Retos on Lemoyne Avenue in East Washington.
The Pennsylvania Senate will vote this week on a transportation bill.
Pennsylvania may take in more casino tax dollars than Nevada, but have you seen your school property taxes go down as promised?
Whether you filed your taxes on time or not, you could be subject to an IRS audit. One thing to keep in mind is what you post on Facebook, Twitter, or other social media sites might come back to haunt you.
The best part of paying your taxes is probably getting your refund check.
It's hard to think there's anything funny about taxes when you're under a mountain of paperwork, but CBS News contributor and analyst Mellody Hobson has a little comic relief for taxpayers.
If you are among the millions of Americans who have not yet filed your tax returns, this may be good news for you.
It's time to talk taxes: 1099 forms have gone out and you should be organizing your paperwork and getting ready to pay the taxman.
The odds of an audit can increase substantially depending on your income, types of income, deduction amount and changes you have made since filing your last tax return.
About half of Americans say they feel underpaid. Are you one of them?
Are UPMC and Highmark really not-for-profit? Pittsburgh City Council is speaking out today against a state bill that would remove their power to go after big non-profits for property taxes.
Avoid the most common tax mistakes to get a faster refund.
Most tax filers are getting a refund after they file their 2012 return. With the average refund running about $3,000, a lot of people will be thinking about what to do with the extra cash.
The Internal Revenue Service has a message for taxpayers eager to learn the status of their tax refund: Please don't check the IRS website every five minutes — once a day is enough.
Experts recommend using some type of guidance to navigate forms and maximize your returns.
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.
The IRS expects that 75 percent of all 2012 returns will be entitled to a refund, so if you haven't started preparing your taxes yet, do it: There's no reason to wait for April 15 to roll around to get that money back from Uncle Sam.
Millions of people are getting a jump on filing their tax returns now that they have received their W-2s and 1099 forms. And for most, the incentive to get moving is to get that tax refund in their bank account as soon as possible.
So you've prepared your tax return and found that you owe. What should you do if you can't pay?
Low-income individuals and families will be able to get their taxes done for free with the help of the Goodwill.
If you're preparing your own taxes you should definitely do what the professionals do: use tax preparation software.
The IRS expects 75 percent of all 2012 returns will get a refund, so if you haven't started preparing your taxes yet, do it.
The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.
Four of the nation's top retail stores failed to promptly pull contaminated ByHeart infant formula from their shelves, federal health officials said in warning letters.
We are beginning to come out of the core of this Arctic air mass that has gripped the region over the last several days.
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.
The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.
We are beginning to come out of the core of this Arctic air mass that has gripped the region over the last several days.
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.
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.
A ride to a friend’s house turned into terror for two teenage girls who allegedly were held captive for the night and raped by three men. KDKA-TV’s Jessica Riley shares the details.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
A staple in Beaver County is now heavily damaged. Cesina’s Sausage in Aliquippa caught fire Monday afternoon. KDKA-TV’s Chilekasi Adele shows how it unfolded and how the community is taking the news.
December 28 will be the final day of service at the Murray Avenue Grill.
Two sources familiar with the incident told CBS News the couple were found with multiple stab wounds.
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.
