More Americans facing tax refund "disappointment"
The average tax refund is shrinking this year, while more taxpayers owe money to the IRS.
The average tax refund is shrinking this year, while more taxpayers owe money to the IRS.
Americans shell out billions of dollars to prepare and file their tax returns. Here's how to do it without spending a dime.
The answer depends on what type of an employee you were last year, according to Julia Glum, a news editor at Money.
Many tax benefits instituted during the pandemic have lapsed, which means some people could see smaller refunds.
Nation's tax collector says it has improved telephone service from last year, when just 1 in 10 calls were answered.
Mazars USA worked for Trump for decades until February of this year, when it cut ties with the former president and his company.
Taxpayers who earn less than $25,000 are far more likely to get audited by the IRS than wealthier people.
With this tax season now open, taxpayers could see a repeat of last year's snarls in processing, when some 30 million taxpayers had their returns — and refunds — held up by the IRS.
The IRS already faces a huge backlog of unprocessed returns, creating challenges as the new tax season begins.
A recent report says the growing backlog of unprocessed tax returns now stands at 35 million, creating ongoing refund delays for millions of taxpayers.
COVID and the policies to help fight its economic implications have put the IRS far behind in its processing of tax returns.
Typically, the IRS sends most refunds within three weeks of taxpayers filing their return. But this year is complicated.
A tax return preparer in Dallas has pled guilty to filing fraudulent income tax returns and is headed to prison. The owner of In Touch Tax Solutions was sentenced to 3½ years.
The Supreme Court has rejected a last-ditch attempt by former president Donald Trump and cleared another hurdle in the Manhattan District Attorney's Office quest to obtain his tax records.
The tax service Jackson Hewitt demanded Friday, Jan. 8, the IRS send stimulus payments back to their clients after millions of payments went to wrong bank accounts.
The president said the decision was "crazy" and "totally wrong." His attorney, Jay Sekulow, said he "will be filing a timely notice of appeal" with the court.
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke has released 10 years of his tax returns through 2017 and is promising to release last year's after he files them.
A watchdog group says it could take the IRS at least a year to get back to normal after five million pieces of mail went unopened during the government shutdown.
The Internal Revenue Service on Tuesday experienced multiple outages on its website just hours ahead of the midnight deadline to file income tax returns.
Preparing your tax returns may not be the most enjoyable effort -- and that has companies trying to ease your pain with some Tax Day deals.
A tax scam aimed at stealing consumer refunds has ballooned, with the IRS reporting that the number of potential victims has soared to several thousand in just a few days.
The journalist arrested at a Tax Day protest at President Donald Trump's signature Las Vegas hotel has been released from jail.
President Donald Trump says "someone should look into who paid" for the rallies around the country Saturday that urged him to release his tax returns.
Protesters took to the streets in dozens of cities nationwide Saturday to call on President Donald Trump to release his tax returns, saying Americans deserve to know about his business ties and potential conflicts of interest.
Instead of the traditional April 15 deadline, which comes Saturday, this year's tax returns aren't due until Tuesday April 18th.
"I just jumped up and went woo-hoo!"
A star receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs may be in trouble with the law again in Dallas.
Lindsay Schwimer from the travel app Hopper notes that early May is an ideal time to find deals.
"This is not okay. I'm not okay."
Severe storms are possible Wednesday and Thursday.
A tornado watch has been issued for much of North Texas, including the metroplex until 10 p.m.
"I just jumped up and went woo-hoo!"
A star receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs may be in trouble with the law again in Dallas.
Lindsay Schwimer from the travel app Hopper notes that early May is an ideal time to find deals.
"This is not okay. I'm not okay."
"I just jumped up and went woo-hoo!"
A Garland woman was surprised when she received a $97,000 bill for solar panels she doesn't have.
In a statement, Philips said it does not admit any wrongdoing but chose to settle "to end the uncertainty associated with litigation in the U.S."
A scammer a North Texas woman met on Instagram claimed to be a German cardiologist, and for months, the two messaged back and forth, building what she thought was a true relationship.
They found him guilty – now four jurors are explaining how they were convinced to convict Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz.
Greene's move marked a reversal from a day earlier, when the Georgia Republican appeared to retreat from her threat to trigger a vote to remove Johnson as speaker.
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
Tens of thousands of migrants are estimated to be waiting in Mexico, in places like Ciudad Juárez where shelter space is limited and the conditions are sometimes dire.
The start date for former President Trump's classified documents trial was originally scheduled for May 20.
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
With the country on the cusp of greeting the return of spring, a warm-weather treat is once again available for free for a limited time only.
Kelli and Michael Regan were looking for a new dog. The breeder they found online asked them to pay with gift cards.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Steward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns hospitals in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
A North Texas mother partnered with the Texas Health Resources Foundation to provide a potentially life-saving tool to at-risk pregnant and postpartum moms.
Plaintiffs have three months to vote on whether to approve a proposed legal settlement that would resolve nearly all talc lawsuits.
Within hours of the vote, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced it would sue to block the ban. Dallas employment attorney Rogge Dunn predicts employees will ultimately win this battle.
The closure affects both Dom's locations in Chicago, and all 33 Foxtrot stores in Chicago, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area.
Texas law SB 14 prohibits drug and surgical "gender transition" interventions for minors.
The projects are expected to create at least 17,000 construction jobs and 4,500 manufacturing jobs.
After more than 40 years in business, 99 Cents Only Stores, a discount chain, announced on Thursday that it will close all 371 of its locations and cease operations.
The Olympic flame arrived in France aboard a 19th century tall ship to kick off a 7,500-mile journey to the Paris Summer Games.
Another professional women's sport is coming to town.
Stars goalie Jake Oettinger stopped 22 shots, ending his six-game streak of allowing two goals or less.
Game 2 will be Thursday night in Oklahoma City.
Corey Seager hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Texas Rangers rallied past the Oakland Athletics 4-2.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
The start of the first civil trial stemming from the deadly crowd surge at the 2021 Astroworld festival in Texas has been delayed.
"Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!" the Prince and Princess of Wales said in a social media post with a new photo of their daughter taken by Kate.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is issued in Collin and Hunt counties until 8:30 p.m.
South by Southwest London will feature a mix of showcases for TV and film, music, digital innovations, and gaming. It will also focus on visual arts, design, fashion, and immersive experiences. The festival will take place June 20-25. Tickets are set to go on sale in October.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is issued in Collin and Hunt counties until 8:00 p.m.
The CDC said there are a number of factors that contribute to our mental health, including childhood trauma, genetics, and feeling lonely or isolated. John Hopkins also says women are nearly twice as likely as men to suffer from major depression. Nicole Baker is joined by Cheryl Polote Williamson, author of the book Affirmed, and Kim Roxie who founded cosmetic company Lamik Beauty.
CBS News Texas learned that Rashee Rice is under investigation for an alleged assault this week inside a Dallas nightclub. A police report says it happened inside the Lit Kitchen and Lounge on North Harwood Street on Monday around 2:30 a.m.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.
On Friday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside and all around Globe Life Field in Arlington to celebrate the Texas Rangers historical World Series win!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at several Texas Health hospitals were dressed in creative costumes for Halloween.
Is that the smell of cotton candy, beignets and brisket wafting over Fair Park? It sure is, and we are here for it!