How to request a tax extension from the IRS
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.
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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.
San Jose State University's Professor Annette Nellen, director of the Master of Science in Taxation Program, gives some guidance to taxpayers this year on questions that they might have, as well as some of the changes that might be impacting them.
The San Francisco Unified School District is apologizing to teachers and other district employees after admitting that it did not file three quarterly wage reports with the State last year, impacting tax returns and refunds.
Many tax benefits instituted during the pandemic have lapsed, which means some people could see smaller refunds.
The IRS announced Friday that most relief checks issued by states last year aren't subject to federal taxes, providing 11th hour guidance as tax returns start to pour in.
Tax agency said it is trying to determine whether tax rebates, issued in many states last year, count as income.
A Fresno tax preparer and former employee of the Internal Revenue Service was found guilty Thursday of filing false and fraudulent tax returns for clients and for herself.
CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger has some insight on filing your tax return for 2022.
COVID and the policies to help fight its economic implications have put the IRS far behind in its processing of tax returns.
The California Supreme Court in San Francisco on Thursday struck down a state law that would have required President Donald Trump to release his tax returns in order to be listed on the state's primary ballot.
California's Supreme Court justices seemed skeptical Wednesday of a state law requiring President Donald Trump to disclose his tax returns if he wants to be a candidate in the state's primary election next spring.
A U.S. judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a California law aimed at forcing President Donald Trump to release his personal income tax returns in order to appear on the 2020 primary ballot.
A federal judge on Thursday handed President Donald Trump a victory in his effort to keep his financial information secret, siding with his campaign's effort to block a California law requiring presidential candidates to release their tax returns.
California financier and liberal activist Tom Steyer had promised to release his tax forms once he entered the race for president. On Thursday, he followed through by posting more than 2,600 pages of records to his website.
The Trump campaign and Republican Party sued California on Tuesday over a new law requiring presidential candidates to release their tax returns to run in the state's primary.
Four California voters have sued to block a new state law aimed at forcing Republican President Donald Trump to release his personal income tax returns.
California's Democratic governor signed a law Tuesday requiring presidential candidates to release their tax returns to appear on the state's primary ballot, a move aimed squarely at Republican President Donald Trump.
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has released 15 years of tax returns, including her returns for 2018.
Two California Democrats said Thursday they'll bring back legislation that would require presidential candidates to release their tax returns before they could appear on the ballot in the largest U.S. state.
The U.S. treasury secretary says President Donald Trump "has no intention" of releasing his taxes returns to the public.
Democratic lawmakers and activists plan to hit the streets Saturday at Tax Day protests around the country and demand President Donald Trump release his tax returns.
These seven strange and arcade deductions might help you lower your tax burden this year.
Two Bay Area lawmakers are proposing legislation that may prevent Donald Trump from showing up on the ballot in 2020, if he continues to avoid releasing his tax returns.
TurboTax, the country's most popular do-it-yourself tax preparation software, halted processing state tax returns for about 24 hours because of a spike in fraudulent filings.
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.
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said there was no proof of a connection between the men and that they believe the attack was random. The suspect remains in custody.
CBS News California obtained a sworn declaration from Swalwell's landlord supporting his California residency claims, amid concerns that Tom Steyer's petition questioning his eligibility to run for governor publicly exposed Swalwell's home address.
The suspect will face charges of resisting an executive officer, causing great bodily injury, assault of a police officer, contempt of a court order, and unauthorized lodging, the DA said.
An 8-year-old child was airlifted to a hospital after plunging 30 feet from a chair lift at the Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort over the weekend, authorities said.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said there was no proof of a connection between the men and that they believe the attack was random. The suspect remains in custody.
The suspect will face charges of resisting an executive officer, causing great bodily injury, assault of a police officer, contempt of a court order, and unauthorized lodging, the DA said.
An 8-year-old child was airlifted to a hospital after plunging 30 feet from a chair lift at the Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort over the weekend, authorities said.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
An early morning fire at an apartment complex in Monterey on Monday injured six people and displaced dozens of residents, authorities said.
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said there was no proof of a connection between the men and that they believe the attack was random. The suspect remains in custody.
The suspect will face charges of resisting an executive officer, causing great bodily injury, assault of a police officer, contempt of a court order, and unauthorized lodging, the DA said.
Crews have begun clearing debris from the site, which will become a 14-story building designed to provide affordable apartments specifically for artists, along with space for live creative performances.
The Chinese New Year Parade took place Saturday in San Francisco and was free to attend for the public.
Over time, Marie Hurabiell says her own political identity has evolved. A former Republican, she now describes herself as representing what she calls San Francisco's pragmatic middle.
Dublin teachers began striking on Monday morning after late negotiations on Sunday with the school district failed to reach an agreement.
The school has canceled classes on Monday in Ms. Bobo's honor and to help the tight-knit community process the tragedy.
The city said there was no evidence of community-spread or of an outbreak, and that the health advisory was issued to give health care providers guidance.
London Scott, 15, Xyer Thomas, 16, and Kaliyah Jones, 17, were last seen in San Leandro on Friday, around 6:20 p.m., near 163rd Avenue and East 14th Street, the CHP said.
Police said a man and a woman were killed in the shooting, and five others were injured. The shooting happened around 3:30 a.m. on the 400 block of 14th Street.
The Valley Christian High School team, called Wildfire Quest, in San Jose, is a finalist in the $11 million global XPRIZE Foundation Wildfire competition, competing against the top AI and defense innovators.
A teacher aide on California's Central Coast was arrested for allegedly abusing a nonverbal special needs student by striking the teen with a stick, police said.
Two vehicles traveling on Highway 101 in Sunnyvale were damaged after a tall tree fell onto the freeway Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
Santa Clara County Sheriff Robert Jonsen said the cost of doing business has dramatically changed since the last time they negotiated a contract in 2014.
A San Francisco Bay Area woman who was dubbed a "party mom" by prosecutors has been convicted in connection with hosting parties for her teenage son and her friends, in which she encouraged drinking and sexual acts during the pandemic.
A parade of vintage Army vehicles passed by Dick Sharp's home in Windsor, a salute to wish him a happy birthday. He recalled the years following the war as "the best of times," when education was readily available, and opportunities were everywhere.
Neighbors are worried that at some point, that system will get too costly to keep up. The timetable for returning to normal isn't clear either.
A group of women came together in Sonoma County in 1980 to establish Women's History Week. That set the groundwork for what would ultimately become Women's History Month, still celebrated nationwide today.
A man suspected of multiple bank robberies in the North Bay was arrested Thursday in a multi-agency operation, authorities said.
A Santa Rosa man will likely spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted in a shooting at a shopping center in 2024, prosecutors said.
The San Francisco 49ers agreed to a four-year, $17 million contract with kicker Eddy Pineiro to keep him off the free agent market next week.
Oksana Masters has competed at every Paralympics since 2012 and is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian.
The San Jose Sharks signed goalie Alex Nedeljkovic to a two-year, $6 million contract extension before the trade deadline.
Brandon Podziemski had 26 points, De'Anthony Melton added 23 and the short-handed Golden State Warriors outlasted the Houston Rockets 115-113 in overtime Thursday night.
The San Francisco 49ers are hiring former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus as a defensive assistant on coach Kyle Shanahan's staff.
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said there was no proof of a connection between the men and that they believe the attack was random. The suspect remains in custody.
The suspect will face charges of resisting an executive officer, causing great bodily injury, assault of a police officer, contempt of a court order, and unauthorized lodging, the DA said.
Police said a man and a woman were killed in the shooting, and five others were injured. The shooting happened around 3:30 a.m. on the 400 block of 14th Street.
A stabbing in San Francisco's Chinatown caught on camera on Thursday left the victim severely injured, and a suspect was arrested, police said.
Police in Berkeley arrested three people in connection with a home repair scam targeting the city's elderly residents, saying they are searching for additional suspects.
Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.
The Valley Christian High School team, called Wildfire Quest, in San Jose, is a finalist in the $11 million global XPRIZE Foundation Wildfire competition, competing against the top AI and defense innovators.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said his company and the Department of Defense "have much more in common than we have differences."
At the meeting, Waymo said there are about 70 dispatchers at a call center in the Philippines to assist cars in the company's global fleet that require human intervention. But on the night of Dec 20, they said the system was simply overwhelmed.
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
The city said there was no evidence of community-spread or of an outbreak, and that the health advisory was issued to give health care providers guidance.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
CBS News California obtained a sworn declaration from Swalwell's landlord supporting his California residency claims, amid concerns that Tom Steyer's petition questioning his eligibility to run for governor publicly exposed Swalwell's home address.
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
Rep. Kevin Kiley of California said Monday he was immediately leaving the Republican Party to become an independent.
Anthropic sued the Defense Department and other federal agencies on Monday over the government's move to designate it a risk to the supply chain.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
A man has been arrested and accused of a hate crime after a San Francisco church was vandalized over the weekend, police said.
A Yosemite park ranger was fired last year after helping to display a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
After more than two years of renovations, the historic Castro Theatre is back open for business.
A large Pride flag has been removed from the Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village. The National Park Service said it did so under guidance from the federal government.
The billionaire and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $45 million to The Trevor Project, a nonprofit focused on suicide prevention and advocacy for LGBTQ young people.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The Chinese New Year Parade took place Saturday in San Francisco and was free to attend for the public.
Friday, March 6, marks 100 years since the historic location opened its doors, but they'll be celebrating a little early with free movies on Wednesday.
Along with the "True Lies" co-stars, the California Hall of Fame's new inductees will include Olympians Carl Lewis and Janet Evans and Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles.
The design process for the floats began in November, with a crew of nearly 30 people working to put the final product together.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
Meteorologist Jessica Burch says the warm temperatures will continue this week.
Teachers in the Dublin Unified School District were striking on Monday after late negotiations on Sunday failed. Amanda Hari reports.
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As the Bay Area struggles to add more affordable housing, the question arises: What does affordable mean?
Family identify San Pablo teacher one of 2 people killed in Oakland shooting
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.