Unemployment benefits: Do you have to pay taxes on them?
Almost 1 in 3 jobless workers mistakenly believe their unemployment benefits are tax-free.
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IRS says it's not extending the July 15 tax deadline
Taxpayers who haven't yet filed their taxes will need to get them to the IRS by July 15 or request an extension.
"Extreme delays" for millions of taxpayers awaiting IRS refunds
Because of an IRS backlog, some Americans are "in for a long wait" to get their money, U.S. taxpayer advocate says.
Stimulus checks: Prepaid debit cards hit consumers with fees
The prepaid debit cards may impose "unnecessary burdens" on the 4 million people who received them, some lawmakers say.
Why some taxpayers are still waiting for stimulus payments
The IRS has sent 159 million stimulus payments, but millions of taxpayers may still be waiting and could need to take action.
Where's my stimulus check? Answers to common questions
Millions of Americans are still waiting for their economic impact payments. Here are some reasons for the holdup.
Social Security recipients say they're still waiting for stimulus checks
One Social Security recipient who has been waiting for weeks said he's disheartened: "It's not a good system."
Millions of Americans to get stimulus money via prepaid cards
Cards will be sent to those who qualify for the federal payments but haven't provided the IRS with bank information.
Questions about your stimulus check? You can soon call the IRS
Agency adding thousands of telephone representatives to answer flood of questions about economic stimulus payments.
Some Social Security recipients to get stimulus checks today
Americans who get supplemental income set to get the money by direct deposit, while checks go out on Friday.
When to expect your tax refund
The IRS started processing tax returns this week. Here's when to look for your refund.
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.
Older Puerto Rico residents won't get stimulus checks until June
Residents of U.S. territories who collect Social Security are among some of the last groups to receive their checks.
How should married couples file taxes?
Married couples often save money by filing taxes jointly. But filing separately is sometimes advised -- even if it costs you more. Two tax professionals break down the costs and benefits of this approach.
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.
How to avoid an IRS audit
Only a small portion of tax returns are flagged for an audit every year — and you can reduce your chances of being one of them by taking some common-sense steps when you file your tax return. Former National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson tells CBSN the details.
20 million Americans still waiting for their stimulus checks
IRS says it has sent about 130 million payments. Here's why you may still be waiting for your money.
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.
Why your stimulus check might be less than you expect
Millions of Americans are counting on the coronavirus relief payments, but a range of factors can lower the payout.
Stimulus checks for dead taxpayers must be returned, IRS says
Some deceased Americans received the emergency relief payments — now the agency wants the money back.
Mnuchin sued for denying "citizen children" a stimulus check
Blocking $500 payments to children because one or both parents are immigrants is discriminatory, lawsuit claims.
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