Millions of Americans could get tax refunds starting March 1
Taxpayers who claimed one of two tax credits are expected to get their refunds beginning this week, the IRS said.
Visa, Mastercard block services to sanctioned Russian banks
The U.S. is seeking to block Russia from the global financial system amid its war against Ukraine.
Millions of Americans may soon get booted off Medicaid
States are set to start checking recipients' eligibility, pushing up to 15 million out of the federal health program.
Estée Lauder fires senior exec for offensive Instagram post
The firing comes after John Demsey shared a meme on social media that included a racial slur.
Here's how long it will take to get your tax refund in 2022
The IRS already faces a huge backlog of unprocessed returns, creating challenges as the new tax season begins.
Americans are worried about smaller refunds — for good reason
The average refund so far in 2022 is about $2,300, down from last year's typical refund of $2,800.
Child poverty surges after Child Tax Credit payments end
Nearly 4 million more U.S. children are living in poverty since the monthly checks ended in December, research shows.
For most Americans, owning a home is now a distant dream
As housing prices soar, owning a home in the U.S. "is a signifier of the upper class now," one real estate economist says.
Levi's president says she quit over pressure on COVID views
Apparel industry executive says she gave up $1 million severance payment rather than sign a non-disclosure agreement.
The best and worst Super Bowl ads of 2022
Advertisers spent millions to get into the game. Experts say a handful of ads were touchdowns, while others fumbled.
The $8,000 child tax credit that parents may not know about
The American Rescue Plan gave a one-year boost to a tax credit aimed at helping parents who pay for child care.
What's behind the push for a fourth stimulus check
IRS has distributed almost 170 million payments. But hardship remains widespread as the Omicron variant spreads.
Despite soaring inflation, some things are getting cheaper
Consumer prices are rising at their fastest clip in decades, but a handful of products have gotten less expensive.
Crypto, celebs and humor dominate this year's Super Bowl ads
The Super Bowl is the biggest advertising event of the year — here's a sneak peak at some of this year's spots.
ID.me says users can delete selfies following IRS backlash
The tax agency reversed a plan to use face recognition after lawmaker and taxpayers raised concerns about breaches.