Tax law changes you should know about
While the rules of the road for taxpayers aren't too different this year, some new laws are still worth noting before you file. CPA Jonathan Medows breaks down the biggest changes.
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What happens if you don't file a tax return?
The IRS has no deadline to go after taxes it's owed if someone hasn't filed a return.
Stimulus check: Do you have to pay tax on the money?
Questions abound about the stimulus checks and taxes. Read on to learn how it will impact your tax situation.
How early should you file your taxes?
Filing your return as early as possible means you get your refund faster. But if you're not expecting a refund, you may want to wait. CPA Jonathan Medows breaks down factors to consider when you file your taxes.
How to file taxes for free
More than two-thirds of Americans qualify to file their tax returns for free, but less than 2% did so last year. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova breaks down how to file your taxes without paying a cent.
Breaking down tax brackets
How much income tax you pay depends on what tax bracket you fall into, but not all you income is taxed at the same rate. Timothy Schuster of EisnerAmper breaks down the brackets.
How long should a tax refund take?
Once you file your tax return, it can take days or weeks for your refund to arrive. But there are steps you can take to get it faster. NerdWallet personal finance expert Kimberly Palmer explains.
Tax tips for parents
Recent laws have expanded the number of people who can claim the Child Tax Credit. Here's how to take advantage of it on your tax return.
Tax rules for claiming dependents
At tax time, claiming a child or dependent can save you a lot of money - but it's not always straightforward. CBSN spoke with New Gen Financial's Alicia Jegede to break down the do's and don'ts.
Tackling student loans on your taxes
If you're one of the 48 million Americans paying off debt from education, tax time could mean some relief. The IRS allows you to deduct student-loan interest from your taxes. CBSN spoke with two tax professionals to get the details.
What the Tax Day extension means for you
In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, the IRS and Treasury Department extended the tax filing and payment deadline from April 15 to July 15. Tax attorney Sahang-Hee Hahn joins CBSN to discuss the implications of the delay and how it could also impact the anticipated stimulus check.
Payroll tax cut and April 15 extension would mostly help the rich
The White House is pushing for tax relief to counter an economic slowdown. That won't work, experts warn.
How to avoid an IRS audit of your taxes
The agency zeroes in on only a fraction of taxpayers every year. Here's how to lower the odds of being one of them.
Can you deduct student loan interest from your taxes?
If you're among the 48 million Americans with student debt, you're likely eligible for some relief come tax time.
Rules for claiming dependents on your taxes
Children, elderly parents, relatives or other members of your household can get you big savings on your taxes.
Married with taxes: Choose your best filing status
Filing taxes jointly often saves a married couple money, but filing separately is best when it comes to limiting one's liability.
Claiming the Child Tax Credit: Tips for parents
The recently expanded credit is one of several options parents can use at tax time to get money back from the IRS.
Your chance of getting audited by the IRS is lower than ever
Audit rates for millionaires have fallen especially sharply, thanks to a decline in IRS staff.
Here's the first day you can file your taxes this year
The last day to file a 2019 return without an extension is April 15, but owed taxes are still due by that date.
6 tax moves now that could lower your bill next April
Many Americans are still getting a handle on the impact of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, from withholding to charitable donations.
Trump loses appeal to stop House subpoena of tax documents
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling saying an accounting firm must turn over records
Sanders wants to tax companies where CEOs far outearn workers
Companies including JPMorgan, Tesla and Walmart would be among the hardest hit by the proposed tax
Why Trump's payroll tax cut wouldn't do much for the economy
As the White House vacillates over another another tax cut, economists of all political stripes say: Don't bother
IRS budgets cuts costing the feds billions of dollars
A sharp decline in funding for the tax agency has impaired its ability to audit big corporations and millionaires
IRS goes after unpaid cryptocurrency taxes
Tax collectors recently found information on 13,000 Coinbase account holders—and they're insisting on Uncle Sam's cut
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The U.S. moves more refueling planes to the Mideast and adds medics at a major military hospital as the war with Iran spreads to another key waterway.
Rapid pace of interceptor and precision-guided weapons use worries Trump admin.
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Trump imposes new tariffs on dozens of countries, citing forced labor concerns
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DOJ to withdraw subpoenas for New York Times reporters over Air Force One story
The Justice Department withdrew its subpoenas for New York Times reporters during a court heraing Thursday, after a judge grilled government lawyers for making "errors."
GOP's Jack Smith referral fails to show he committed a crime, ex-prosecutors say
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FDA says new cyclospora outbreak linked to unspecified product
Federal health officials said they've identified a new outbreak of the cyclospora parasite, but the source hasn't been specified.
House again rebukes Trump over Iran, while similar effort stalls in Senate
The votes in Congress follow the deaths of several U.S. service members who were killed in Iranian attacks, and as the cost of the war escalates.
Man shot and killed by police in Madison, Wisconsin, sparking protests
Madison's chief of police says an officer in Wisconsin's capital city shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest.
Bertha weakens to tropical depression after dumping rain along Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
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Texas appeals court reverses injunction that closed midwife's clinics
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused Maria Rojas of performing illegal abortions and practicing medicine without a license last year.
Remembering cameraman Derek Williams, "the mate you would want in any war zone"
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25 states sue FEMA and DHS, accuse Trump admin. of withholding funding
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Rapid pace of interceptor and precision-guided weapons use worries Trump admin.
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The Trump administration will impose tariffs of up to 12.5% on goods from 60 U.S. trading partners accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, extending the administration's tariffs on much of the world.
Tampa, Charleston airports to join new TSA privatized security initiative
The new Gold+ initiative would allow private contractors to handle passenger screening at three airports while the TSA retains federal oversight.
Fewer Americans own homes than thought, new Fed search finds
Only about 53% of Americans own homes, or about 12 percentage points lower than previous data has shown, the study found.
Tilly Norwood's creator insists the AI actor is creating Hollywood jobs
The robot actor is generating work for Hollywood creatives, not stealing jobs from actors, her inventor tells CBS News.
1.6 million eggs are recalled over potential salmonella contamination
The recall affects white-shell and cage-free eggs sold under multiple grocery brands in six states. No illnesses have been reported.
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25 states sue FEMA and DHS, accuse Trump admin. of withholding funding
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
Rapid pace of interceptor and precision-guided weapons use worries Trump admin.
The U.S. defense industrial base isn't equipped to produce missiles rapidly enough to replenish munitions used in the war with Iran, or transferred for use to Central Command.
Trump imposes new tariffs on dozens of countries, citing forced labor concerns
The Trump administration will impose tariffs of up to 12.5% on goods from 60 U.S. trading partners accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, extending the administration's tariffs on much of the world.
DOJ to withdraw subpoenas for New York Times reporters over Air Force One story
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GOP's Jack Smith referral fails to show he committed a crime, ex-prosecutors say
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FDA investigating new cyclospora outbreak
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Measles outbreak "slowing," but newborn's family still can't meet her
Utah's weekly measles case count has fallen. The national tally hasn't, and a newborn who's too young to be vaccinated is caught in between.
FDA says new cyclospora outbreak linked to unspecified product
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FDA panel considers loosening regulations for some peptides
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1.6 million eggs are recalled over potential salmonella contamination
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Middle East oil producers step up plans to bypass the Strait of Hormuz
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Former model scout linked to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in his Paris home
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Mayor who survived assassination attempt shot dead in town hall
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Aisha Tyler on "Criminal Minds" journey
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James Norton talks "House of the Dragon"
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Luke Bracey on "Little House on the Prairie"
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How to save on your next laptop amid AI boom
As the back-to-school shopping season begins, you can expect to pay more for certain items, like laptops, due to shortages stemming from artificial intelligence. Brian Westover, principal hardware writer for PCMag, joins CBS News to discuss how you can save money.
Study: ChatGPT solved complex cybersecurity task
New research from a cybersecurity company now indicates that artificial intelligence models are getting better at solving multi-part problems. Gabriel Bernadett-Shapiro, who worked on the project and is a distinguished AI research scientist at SentinelOne, joins to unpack his team's research.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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OpenAI confirms "unprecedented" incident
OpenAI is investigating after two of its AI bots went rogue and targeted an outside company during a training exercise in what the company called an "unprecedented cyber incident." Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at Puck, joins with more.
Pastor sues OpenAI over ChatGPT advice
Florida pastor Scott Winters claims in his lawsuit against OpenAI that ChatGPT's poor medical recommendations sent him to the hospital. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent sat down with Winters to discuss his experience.
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
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How AI data centers impact the environment
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Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
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Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
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Contents of fist Guthrie ransom note revealed
Nearly six months after Nancy Guthrie was taken from her home in Arizona, the full contents of a ransom note that might have come from her kidnapper are coming to light. Mark Strassmann reports on the latest developments in the search for the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.
Latest on Wisconsin police shooting
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is calling for accountability over the deadly police shooting of a man in Madison. Protests have erupted in the wake of the incident. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan has more.
2 men stabbed near Central Park
Two men were stabbed on Thursday near Central Park in New York City, just blocks apart. The victims are Asian and Jewish, and the attacks are being investigated as a possible hate crime. Tom Hanson reports.
Search for suspect in Florida dad's murder
A multistate search is underway for a woman wanted in connection to a murder investigation. Police say Isabelle Rose Johnson is suspected of killing a Florida father who was found in a shallow grave last month. Cristian Benavides reports.
NYPD says dozens rescued from human trafficking during World Cup
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
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Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
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U.S. attorney suing Trump administration
A U.S. attorney who served for less than an hour is suing the Trump administration over his firing. Roger Rogoff is asking a federal court to reinstate him as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the legal questions in this case.
Taco Bell's response to cyclospora outbreak
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Latest on Iran war as Trump expands arsenal
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FDA panel makes peptide recommendation
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