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.
Oakland Chinatown business leaders are hoping a new $2 parking program will encourage more people to shop and dine in the historic commercial district, where many merchants say foot traffic drops sharply after the workday ends.
A giant soccer ball now marking its territory downtown San Jose is meant to symbolize excitement for the FIFA World Cup, but for Bay Area tourism leaders, it also represents a bet on the future.
One of the Bay Area's most recognizable comedy venues is preparing for another packed night of stand-up as comedian Phil Medina returns to the stage where his career began.
A fisherman is hospitalized after he was swept into the ocean in San Francisco on Friday afternoon, fire officials said.
Officials in San Leandro are urging residents to avoid a portion of the Bay Trail after a dead gray whale washed ashore.
Oakland Chinatown business leaders are hoping a new $2 parking program will encourage more people to shop and dine in the historic commercial district, where many merchants say foot traffic drops sharply after the workday ends.
A giant soccer ball now marking its territory downtown San Jose is meant to symbolize excitement for the FIFA World Cup, but for Bay Area tourism leaders, it also represents a bet on the future.
One of the Bay Area's most recognizable comedy venues is preparing for another packed night of stand-up as comedian Phil Medina returns to the stage where his career began.
A fisherman is hospitalized after he was swept into the ocean in San Francisco on Friday afternoon, fire officials said.
Officials in San Leandro are urging residents to avoid a portion of the Bay Trail after a dead gray whale washed ashore.
A fisherman is hospitalized after he was swept into the ocean in San Francisco on Friday afternoon, fire officials said.
A proposed parcel tax to fund San Francisco's Muni system will likely go before voters this November, after supporters said they have enough signatures to put the measure on the ballot.
A surfer who was rescued after being found in distress off Ocean Beach in San Francisco on Thursday has died, officials said.
The Redwood City Police Department says an automated license plate reader helped detectives identify and arrest a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a 72-year-old woman over Memorial Day weekend.
A recent California Supreme Court ruling is changing how bail is set across the state, and it's sparking a sharp debate in San Francisco about what it could mean for public safety.
Oakland Chinatown business leaders are hoping a new $2 parking program will encourage more people to shop and dine in the historic commercial district, where many merchants say foot traffic drops sharply after the workday ends.
Officials in San Leandro are urging residents to avoid a portion of the Bay Trail after a dead gray whale washed ashore.
Four Fremont residents are facing multiple felony charges following a series of utility wire thefts that disrupted internet, phone and TV services to thousands of customers.
Oakland Unified School District says chronic absenteeism was a problem before the pandemic, and remains a problem now, particularly for its population of Black students.
The Oakland Police Department may soon regain its self-determination following a report saying it is finally in compliance on all reforms forced upon it by a lawsuit settlement decades ago.
A giant soccer ball now marking its territory downtown San Jose is meant to symbolize excitement for the FIFA World Cup, but for Bay Area tourism leaders, it also represents a bet on the future.
One of the Bay Area's most recognizable comedy venues is preparing for another packed night of stand-up as comedian Phil Medina returns to the stage where his career began.
A California woman known as the "party mom" was sentenced to more than three decades in state prison Thursday after she was convicted for hosting alcohol-fueled teen sex parties.
A man on California's Central Coast has been arrested after he allegedly threatened a mass shooting at school graduation.
A high school classroom aide was arrested in San Jose last week after he allegedly engaged in inappropriate behavior with two underage female students.
More than four decades after a Sonoma County man was sexually assaulted and murdered, deputies said they have solved the case.
A small plane crashed at an airport in Sonoma County on Wednesday, injuring three people, authorities said.
Authorities in Napa County arrested a domestic violence suspect following a pursuit that ended with a crash into a power pole Wednesday morning.
A vigil was held on Monday by friends and family of Pearl Pinson, 10 years after the Vallejo teen disappeared on her way to school.
A man who called 911 repeatedly asking for help in Santa Rosa and who had climbed atop of a bus in Santa Rosa spent the next 10 hours perched atop the bus before officers were able to safely bring him down, police said.
Nick Bosa is encouraged by the pace of his recovery from another major knee surgery and believes he's on track to return to the field during training camp and start the season on time for the San Francisco 49ers.
.Veronica Burton had 25 points and six rebounds, Gabby Williams added 19 points, six rebounds and six assists, and the Golden State Valkyries beat Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever 90-88 on Thursday night.
The NHL Alumni Association announced Claude Lemieux's death. A cause of death was not immediately available, nor was it clear where Lemieux was when he died.
The squad was announced during an event in New York City on Tuesday after U.S. Men's National Team manager Mauricio Pochettino spent months evaluating players to finalize the roster.
Gabby Williams scored 15 points, Kaila Charles added 12 points and seven rebounds, and the Golden State Valkyries ran away from the Connecticut Sun for a 97-70 win.
Four Fremont residents are facing multiple felony charges following a series of utility wire thefts that disrupted internet, phone and TV services to thousands of customers.
The Redwood City Police Department says an automated license plate reader helped detectives identify and arrest a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a 72-year-old woman over Memorial Day weekend.
A San Francisco landlord was charged with murder, assault, and arson today, after he allegedly shot and killed his tenant in the Sunset District earlier this month.
A Fairfield man who drove into a group of pedestrians in Chico last Halloween has been sentenced to nine years in state prison, officials said.
A California woman known as the "party mom" was sentenced to more than three decades in state prison Thursday after she was convicted for hosting alcohol-fueled teen sex parties.
California is suing the company formerly known as 23andMe over its 2023 breach of ancestry and genetic data, one of the most consequentilal data breaches ever.
AI-fueled delusions can happen when chatbots respond to grandiose, paranoid or imaginary ideas with affirmation or encouragement.
In his "Magnifica Humanitas" encyclical, Pope Leo warns that as civilization grapples with the power of AI, the main challenge is remaining "profoundly human."
The Waymo sped through a construction zone, was chased by police, then veered off the highway into a residential neighborhood during a ride from San Mateo to San Francisco.
Amid concern about AI taking jobs, people see a range of motives by AI companies.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
Health officials in Napa County are warning the public not to eat wild mushrooms after three people were poisoned.
A proposed parcel tax to fund San Francisco's Muni system will likely go before voters this November, after supporters said they have enough signatures to put the measure on the ballot.
The department said it is preparing for the banknote in response to legislation proposed last year.
Many artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into whether author E. Jean Carroll committed perjury in connection with her civil lawsuits against President Trump, sources familiar with the matter said.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
Philz Coffee will once again sport the Pride flag at its cafés after a directive to have them and other flags removed created a backlash.
The Trump administration agreed to restore the Stonewall National Monument's Pride flag in Greenwich Village after it was removed.
Philz Coffee's move to remove the Pride flag and all other flags from their stores is brewing up some strong reaction.
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
Many artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.
San Francisco rapper Frak, who first gained recognition in the battle rap scene before appearing on MTV, BET, and VH1's Wild 'N Out, says his work is also deeply connected to Jewish identity and culture.
This year's theme is La Copa Del Pueblo — The People's Cup, which celebrates soccer, the people who play it, and "honors the joy found in dusty fields, neighborhood parks, and busy city streets, where the game belongs to everyone and every goal feels like a shared victory."
Opera singer Tim Blevins performs regularly outside San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre, where his powerful voice has become familiar to many passing through the Civic Center neighborhood.
A former KFC - Taco Bell restaurant in San Francisco's Mission District is getting a new life, this time as a music studio aimed at supporting independent artists.
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.
City leaders are hoping that $2 parking in Oakland's Chinatown will bring people out to shop and dine.
Small businesses in Menlo Park are feeling the impacts of Meta's layoffs.
A Bay Area librarian is turning a walk through the city into a lesson in history and culture.
As gas prices soar, state lawmakers are advancing a proposal that would make it easier for California drivers to convert vehicles to run on a cheaper fuel blend known as E-85.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Friday evening.
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.