Where's My Refund? IRS Tool Answers That Question
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.
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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.
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For easy filing this year download all your Federal Tax Forms from our one-stop shop.
Law enforcement officials from several departments, including the DEA, raided two Downtown Pittsburgh jewelry stores Wednesday morning.
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It's that time of year again when taxpayers agonize over their tax returns. And, no surprise, nearly two out of three of us pay for outside help to do it right, but who we get to help is not a simple matter.
When taxpayers come to a tax preparer for assistance, they've got one basic question, says Jackson Hewitt tax preparer Joseph O'Rourke.
Gasoline prices continue to rise this week and the price could go higher if lawmakers approve Gov. Tom Corbett's plan to raise the cap on the state's oil franchise tax.
For the first time, everyone can see just what they'll be paying in new property taxes on the Allegheny County Assessment website.
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The city of Jeannette has been struggling financially for years, and a decreasing population has been causing an eroding tax base.
Allegheny County taxpayers will pay more in taxes than the law allows, according to a charge made by County Controller Chelsa Wagner on Thursday.
Here's a recap of the Wednesday edition of the KDKA Afternoon News.
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Hoping to get a tax refund quickly this year? Forget it.
Red, a young peregrine falcon that hatched in the nest on top of Pitt's Cathedral of Learning this spring, died after he was found injured in Oakland.
The Department of Justice announced it reached agreements with UPMC to end pediatric gender-affirming care.
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Red, a young peregrine falcon that hatched in the nest on top of Pitt's Cathedral of Learning this spring, died after he was found injured in Oakland.
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The Department of Justice announced it reached agreements with UPMC to end pediatric gender-affirming care.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
Sen. John Fetterman's surprise video introducing Sen. Dave McCormick at the Republican Party's midterm convention sparked a strong reaction from Democrats. KDKA political analyst Jon Delano breaks it down.
Sen. John Fetterman's surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm convention sparked a strong reaction from Democrats.
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman appeared in a surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm convention on Wednesday, as he becomes increasingly isolated from his own party.
The program will provide relief for customers who pay their bills on time for two years.
The announcement was touted as a way that could change the way western Pennsylvania addresses energy.
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It's a special performance! The debut of a song written by PTL's Maria DeBone and performed by PTL producer Teddy Stevenson! After all, we are neighbors every day!
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Auctioneer Roger Croll from Croll's Mills Auction Services returns to PTL, and he helps us with bidding on a live painting from Kati Schoeb, lunch with Dr. Lori, a PTL experience, and Pittsburgh Steelers tickets with on-field access!
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A Hempfield family's home has become known as the "crash house" because drivers leave the highway and come crashing into it.
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The Steel City Youth Football League announced disciplinary action following video that captured an on-field brawl.
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The goal was to simulate an emergency situation that would push the limits of the hospital and health care network.
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An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
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A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
A casting call is out for paid background actors when the medical drama "The Pitt" comes back to Pittsburgh to film its third season.
Buffalo Bill's home will open this weekend for guided tours as the iconic horror movie turns 35.
The show has been canceled because of the muddy field conditions at 1846 Farms.
"The Pitt" won the Emmy award for outstanding drama series for a second year in a row.
Kenny Chesney will be joined on the tour by Eric Church, Sheryl Crow and Reylan James.
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Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
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