It's tax season -- prime time for hackers and scammers
Every year, the crooks add new weapons to their arsenals, all aimed at separating you from your money
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IRS may already be behind on refunds
An internal calendar the agency drew up in November shows it expected to issue 1.2 million refunds by Jan. 24.
IRS was 1.2M refunds behind the day tax season opened
Back in November, the IRS came up with an internal schedule for processing tax refunds — then the shutdown happened
How to get your tax refund as quickly as possible
The IRS started accepting tax returns this week -- here are some tips for collecting your dough
As tax season begins, here's how behind the IRS is
In a "massive catch-up," the agency must deal with millions of pieces of mail -- and a looming 3-week deadline
Will your tax refund be delayed by shutdown?
Now that Internal Revenue Service has reopened its doors, taxpayers seeking refunds are urged to file returns ASAP
The shutdown's effects on your tax refund
Yahoo Finance senior reporter Jeanie Ahn breaks down what effects the government shutdown is still having on the IRS and your tax return as filing season gets into full swing.
IRS begins processing returns Monday
The IRS says it expects to tax refunds to be sent out on time. But experts say the disruption and backlog that the government shutdown created could cause delays for taxpayers. Financial expert Jennifer Streaks, the author of "Thrive Affordably," joins CBSN to discuss.
IRS returns to work with 5 million pieces of unopened mail waiting
It could take the IRS at least a year to get back to normal, now that parts of the government have reopened
What opens again now that the government shutdown is over?
Nine out of 15 federal departments were closed, as well as dozens of agencies and national parks
Why you should file your tax return ASAP this year
With tax season booting up, most people should think about filing early this year — here's why
Furloughed IRS employees defy order to go back to work without pay
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Tax returns: How the government shutdown, new law will impact you
Tax filing officially kicks off on Monday. Here's what taxpayers need to know about 2019's tax season
IRS workers may not show up during tax season
Tax-filing season officially begins next Monday. The Trump administration ordered thousands of furloughed IRS workers to go back to work to process returns. But as Dean Reynolds explains, many may not show up.
Unpaid IRS workers may not show up for tax season
The union representing thousands of IRS workers warns employees are suffering "real hardship" amid the partial shutdown
What's closed during the partial government shutdown?
Nine out of 15 federal departments are closed, as well as dozens of agencies - here's the latest on what's open and closed in the government
IRS waives some penalties on underpaid taxes
The agency is going easier on taxpayers this season, as some people who got refunds in prior years might find out they owe
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If you own your own business or are self-employed, you better know the rules because messing up can cost you
Government shutdown lays out "welcome mat" for hackers
Trained staffers at the nation’s most important cyber-defense agencies are not working due to the partial government shutdown
IRS recalls 60 percent of its workers to handle tax refunds
The agency has been practically shuttered since Dec. 22 — something that has never happened during tax season
Government shutdown impacting economy
The partial government shutdown is the longest in history, and it's having widespread effects on the U.S. economy. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins CBSN with details.
Trump administration claims tax refunds will still go out
The IRS says many workers who have been furloughed will be called back to help with the refunds
Shutdown may affect food stamps, tax refunds
Millions of Americans who receive benefits from the country's food-stamp program, known as SNAP, could have their assistance cut off because of the partial government shutdown. Also, the IRS has been forced to send home 90 percent of its employees ahead of its busiest season, which could delay tax refunds. Damian Paletta, an economic policy reporter for the Washington Post, joins CBSN to discuss.
Tax refunds may be delayed due to shutdown
Because of the partial government shutdown, the IRS has been forced to send home 90 percent of its employees ahead of its busiest season, which could delay tax refunds. Damian Paletta, an economic policy reporter for the Washington Post, joins CBSN to discuss.
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Victims ID'd in B-52 bomber crash that killed 8 at Edwards Air Force Base
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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady but leaves door open to hike
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Read the 14 points of the agreement between Iran and the U.S.
The agreement, as read by senior U.S. officials, allows Iran to immediately begin exporting oil and petroleum products.
Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison for Gilgo Beach serial killings
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings.
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Pastors for Trump founder drops out of House race after texting scandal
Jackson Lahmeyer had been backed by President Trump, although the president dropped his endorsement shortly before Lahmeyer dropped out.
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The Obama Presidential Center and Library opens in Chicago
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DOJ taps prosecutor to coordinate human trafficking, child exploitation cases
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Victims ID'd in B-52 bomber crash that killed 8 at Edwards Air Force Base
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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady but leaves door open to hike
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Social Security faces looming benefit cuts. Can the program be saved?
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Yum! Brands sells struggling Pizza Hut in $2.7 billion deal
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Pastors for Trump founder drops out of House race after texting scandal
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The Obama Presidential Center and Library opens in Chicago
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Georgia lawmakers not changing voting maps during special session
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American doctor who recovered from Ebola back in U.S., says he's "feeling well"
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They're uninsured after Obamacare became too costly. They're far from alone.
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Read the 14 points of the agreement between Iran and the U.S.
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Vance says text of U.S.-Iran deal will be released Friday "at the latest"
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Trump says Iran deal not final, will resume bombing "if they don't behave"
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Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 1, leaves 2 survivors, Pentagon says
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CBS to host "The Great American Block Party 250" special on July 4
CBS will host a primetime special celebrating America's 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4, with exclusive performances and the largest fireworks show in history.
CBS to host America 250 special on July 4
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America250 announces concert headliners, host
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Anthropic pulls access to new AI models
Anthropic pulled access to its newly released AI models, Mythos 5 and Fable 5, after the U.S. government restricted who could use them. David Katzmaier, CNET editor-in-chief, joins CBS News to discuss.
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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SpaceX to buy AI coding assistant Cursor for $60 billion
The deal comes just days after SpaceX went public in the largest IPO in history, raising $75 billion to help fund its expansion.
Anthropic to meet Trump officials, Axios says
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Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
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Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
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World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
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NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
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Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
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Inside Gilgo Beach killer's sentencing hearing
A judge on Wednesday sentenced Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann to life in prison without parole. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan was in the courtroom and joins with details.
Heuermann addresses court as he's sentenced
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without parole Wednesday after pleading guilty to a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings. Heuermann spoke at the hearing where the sentence was handed down. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison
Rex Huermann, the man who pleaded guilty to a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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Gilgo Beach serial killer to be sentenced
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NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
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Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
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Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
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NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
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New details on U.S.-Iran peace deal
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Inside Gilgo Beach killer's sentencing hearing
A judge on Wednesday sentenced Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann to life in prison without parole. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan was in the courtroom and joins with details.
Dow falls after Fed holds interest rates steady
The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday in its first meeting with Kevin Warsh as chair. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports from the New York Stock Exchange.
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