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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There are lots of websites and software available, but you may not have thought of smartphone apps for doing your taxes.
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.
The bid to turn classrooms into condos is up for a vote Wednesday at the Pittsburgh Public Schools board meeting.
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.
If you live in Allegheny County, you're probably expecting a higher tax bill after the most recent round of property assessments.
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.
It takes a lot to keep a town going. So, Greentree became concerned when its tax receipts came up $90,000 short last summer, and then truly alarmed when the money stopped coming in completely.
Here are some of the highlight's from the Thursday edition of the KDKA Afternoon News, in case you missed anything.
Hoping to get a tax refund quickly this year? Forget it.
Police said it appears the shooting happened inside a home on Keefer Drive early Tuesday morning.
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Rickey Harper was arrested after allegedly killing Sheremy Gwenette Dillard in North Carolina.
Tyrone Washington Jr. is accused of beating Cecil Pomeroy Jr. to death in a bar fight over the weekend in West Virginia.
Two Penn State fraternities are at the center of a cocaine trafficking ring bust, leading to charges against 14 people, authorities said.
The shooting happened inside a home along Keefer Drive.
Court records detail the expansive cocaine trafficking ring that snarled two Penn State University fraternities and led to charges against 14 people.
Kevin McGonigle hit a two-run homer, and the Detroit Tigers held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 on Monday night and moved into a three-way tie for the final AL wild-card spot.
The Bob O'Connor Golf Course has been run by a nonprofit with a charitable mission, but the course has been losing money.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
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The store will be located at the North Hills Village shopping center along McKnight Road.
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The Bob O'Connor Golf Course has been run by a nonprofit with a charitable mission, but the course has been losing money.
KDKA Investigates has received several concerns about the integrity of the bridge, leading to an eight-month investigation into how safe the bridge is.
Going to college was once considered a very safe investment, but with tuition soaring, is it still worth the price tag?
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Sherwin-Williams Manufacturing Company entered into a consent order and agreement.
A community in Butler County said repeated boil water advisories have them uneasy about their water quality.
Several waterways across Pennsylvania tested high for E. coli, environmental groups said.
The Pennsylvania measles outbreak isn't slowing down, and one local doctor said Pittsburgh is not immune.
The countdown to the first day of school is on, and now is the time to start making some adjustments.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Doctors are finding they are faced with questions about health advice from social media, but they caution that you can't always trust what you find.
Kevin McGonigle hit a two-run homer, and the Detroit Tigers held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 on Monday night and moved into a three-way tie for the final AL wild-card spot.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
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The store is expected to open sometime next year.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
Amtrak is adding a second trip from Pittsburgh to New York later this year, officials said during a public board meeting.
The Jonas Brothers are returning to Pittsburgh later this year.
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The tour will be coming to Acrisure Stadium on May 8, 2027.
The popular vocal quintet Pentatonix is returning to Pittsburgh this holiday season.
Joe Manganiello says even when he spent 25 years living in Los Angeles, he always considered Pittsburgh home.
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The shooting happened inside a home along Keefer Drive early Tuesday morning.
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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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The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
