Los Angeles accuses H&R Block and TurboTax of defrauding taxpayers
Lawsuit claims the tax-prep providers steered consumers away from services that lets people file returns for free
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Gold Star widow shocked by new tax bill
Theresa Jones said her family has been able to stay afloat because of the benefits they receive
Your old tax returns could be on sale for $1.04
Identity theft has never been this cheap — you can buy anything from old tax returns to bank accounts on the dark web
60 of America's biggest companies paid no federal income tax in 2018
New analysis finds dozens of corporations, including Amazon and Netflix, paid no taxes despite billions in profits
The debate over legalizing sports betting
With more states legalizing gambling on sports, bookmakers, leagues and state tax revenues are winning big. But will players -- particularly unpaid college players -- be targets for bribery? Jon Wertheim reports.
Changes this tax season
For most Americans, taxes are supposed to be filed by April 15th. This year there are new tax laws that may impact many taxpayers, especially if you're an investor. Daniel Geltrude, a certified public accountant and author of the book "Positive Financial Karma," joined CBSN to talk about some of the new tax laws.
Homeowners feel the pain of the new tax law
Middle-class property owners in high-tax states say they owe more federal taxes than they expected under the new tax law.
Billions in tax refunds were never claimed
Every year, millions of Americans don't file a tax return — but they could be due to get money back from the government. Here's why.
How small businesses can prep for tax season
With only a few weeks left this tax season, small businesses must learn how to navigate the Trump administration's newly enacted tax laws. Tax attorney and CPA Selva Ozelli joined CBSN with more insight into how small businesses can better understand how those changes impact them.
Getting the best out of this tax season
Tax season is upon us and if you're looking for the best ways to spend your refund, pay back the IRS, or what to do if you're audited we have some tips. Certified public accountant and author of the book "Positive Financial Karma," Daniel Geltrude, joined CBSN to talk about how to get the best out of this tax season.
Taxpayer group urges extending filing deadline to May 15
National Taxpayers Union calls for extending April 15 deadline, though individuals can get an extension fairly easily
Beware of these common tax scams
The IRS is warning taxpayers about the top 12 tax scams it calls the "dirty dozen." The agency is announcing one fraud each day. The IRS is revealing its latest scam on the list: dishonest tax preparers. It previously announced identity theft, phone scams, and phishing scams. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" with what you need to know this tax season.
Some tax preparers promise fat refunds, then fleece consumers
Illinois prosecutors say tax-prep firms lured people with cruise offers, but overcharged and made mistakes
2019 tax returns: How to file your taxes for free
Depending on your income, age and profession, you may be able to tap free services to file your 2019 tax returns
When can you expect your tax refund?
Four weeks into tax season, the IRS is out with new data on this year’s tax filings. The average refund so far is $2,640. That's down more than $500 from this time last year. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss when you can expect your tax refund.
The surprise winners in this year's tax season
Taxpayers who qualify for the "pass-through deduction" are getting a big break under the new tax law
Why your tax refund might be smaller this year
The average tax refund is 16 percent lower than last year. Here's what tax pros say about the discrepancy.
The average tax refund is down more than $500 this year
Refunds are 16 percent lower over the first three weeks of tax season compared with 2018, the latest IRS data show
Warren Buffett: Wealthy are "undertaxed" compared with rest of U.S.
Billionaire says the rich should pay more taxes to fix growing income inequality -- "I'm fine with it," he told CNBC
One winner from tax overhaul: America's banks
Profits at U.S. financial institutions soared 44 percent to record highs last year, largely due to changes in tax law
Family shocked by tax bill
Jennifer and Dan Yuen rely on their tax refund to help pay down debt. But this year they were shocked to find out they actually owe $5,000. Anna Werner explains.
How to tell if you're winning or losing under new tax law
Sure, a smaller IRS refund check can be depressing, but it doesn't always mean you're getting stiffed
Navigating a messy tax season
Tax expert Dan Geltrude explains the delays in tax returns being processed, the possible changes in your tax refund, and how to navigate this messy tax filing season.
Colorado woman's $8,000 tax bill leaves her in tears
Last year, one Colorado family of four's tax refund topped $3,600. This year, they owed in the thousands.
Claim these tax deductions -- even if you can't itemize
Also known as "above the line deductions," these special provisions can be big money-savers
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How big is Amazon's carbon footprint? Very, very big
The retailer's super-fast shipping and ubiquitous cloud-computing service have a high environmental cost, activists say
CEO pay up 7% last year to $12 million median
Not-so-fun fact: It would take 158 years for typical worker at S&P 500 company to make what their CEO did in 2018
Risk of entrenched U.S.-China trade war seen rising
Experts worry the world's two biggest economies are plunging headlong into an economic cold war that could last years
At $2M, priciest medicine ever treats fatal disease in babies
The newly approved treatment targets defective gene that weakens a child's muscles so quickly they're unable to move
Lawsuits say Cento tomatoes aren't real San Marzanos
Lawsuits claim Cento's famed San Marzano tomatoes aren't true San Marzanos grown at the base of Italy's Mount Vesuvius
Nearly 40% of Americans can't cover a surprise $400 expense
Although the U.S. economic tide continues to rise, Fed data show that millions of Americans are barely treading water
Why cold offices may have a chilling impact on women
Women perform better in warmer rooms, an issue for offices where temperatures are set to men's metabolic rates
Facebook's former security head wants Zuckerberg out
Alex Stamos said Zuckerberg should hire a replacement as chief executive—but disagreed with calls to break up company
Colorado first state to cap soaring insulin prices
Drug's price has doubled in five years, so state is capping co-payments for diabetics with private insurance at $100 a month
1 in 4 workers in U.S. get no paid vacation time or holidays
Compare that to Spain, where workers are guaranteed 25 paid vacation days and 14 paid holidays
What does "best if used by" on packaged food really mean?
The FDA backs an industry-supported phrase that addresses food quality, but says nothing about safety
"Jeopardy!" champ James Holzhauer could break $2 million tonight
TV game show champ is within $8,865 of the milestone as he tries to continue his epic run
Trump says China will pay for U.S. farm aid--is he right?
The president claims China is paying "hundreds of billions" in tariffs -- here's why he's wrong
Carbon taxes are hot stuff -- here's how they would work
As the U.S. debates a "green" transformation for the economy, the idea of paying for pollution is getting a serious look
McKinsey, JPMorgan Chase drop Purdue Pharma amid opioid scrutiny
Companies are distancing themselves from the Oxycontin maker and its founding family amid thousands of lawsuits
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U.S. district court partially blocks border wall construction
Trump administration blocked from moving $1 billion that was previously appropriated for other areas within the Defense Department o fund the border wall
James Holzhauer tops $2 million on "Jeopardy!"
The "Jeopardy" champ gets closer to Ken Jennings' all time $2.5 million record
Beloved bus driver described as "father that I always wanted"
Over the year he has bought the kids bikes, backpacks, handed out cards on birthdays and even turkeys at Thanksgiving
At $2M, priciest medicine ever treats fatal disease in babies
The newly approved treatment targets defective gene that weakens a child's muscles so quickly they're unable to move
Lawsuits say Cento tomatoes aren't real San Marzanos
Lawsuits claim Cento's famed San Marzano tomatoes aren't true San Marzanos grown at the base of Italy's Mount Vesuvius
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U.S. district court partially blocks border wall construction
Trump administration blocked from moving $1 billion that was previously appropriated for other areas within the Defense Department o fund the border wall
Federal judge blocks Mississippi abortion law
District judge Carlton Reeves said in his ruling that the law "prevents a woman's free choice, which is central to personal dignity and autonomy"
Risk of entrenched U.S.-China trade war seen rising
Experts worry the world's two biggest economies are plunging headlong into an economic cold war that could last years
Trump defies Congress on Saudi arms sales
The announcement comes the same day the president confirmed he's approving sending 1,500 troops to the Middle East
HHS proposes rollback of LGBTQ health care protections
The move would curtail access to critical care for many women, as well as gay and transgender patients including transition-related and reproductive care
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Human traffic jam atop Mount Everest's "death zone"
Experienced Everest climbers said it's particularly busy this year, because weather conditions provided only five days where the skies were clear enough to summit
Risk of entrenched U.S.-China trade war seen rising
Experts worry the world's two biggest economies are plunging headlong into an economic cold war that could last years
Manhunt underway in France after blast leaves 13 injured
The cause of the blast wasn't immediately known
1 in 4 workers in U.S. get no paid vacation time or holidays
Compare that to Spain, where workers are guaranteed 25 paid vacation days and 14 paid holidays
Trump to order 1,500 troops to Middle East
The order comes as Trump is departing for Japan over Memorial Day weekend
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James Holzhauer tops $2 million on "Jeopardy!"
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"Jeopardy!" champ James Holzhauer could break $2 million tonight
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Adam Levine is leaving "The Voice" after 16 seasons
Gwen Stefani will take Levine's spot in the big red chair
Chef Mario Batali pleads not guilty to groping charges
The celebrity chef is accused of forcibly kissing and groping a woman at a Boston restaurant in 2017
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How big is Amazon's carbon footprint? Very, very big
The retailer's super-fast shipping and ubiquitous cloud-computing service have a high environmental cost, activists say
Facebook's former security head wants Zuckerberg out
Alex Stamos said Zuckerberg should hire a replacement as chief executive—but disagreed with calls to break up company
Facebook's fake accounts doubled in 6 months
About 5% of its users — some 120 million accounts — are fake, according to new estimates from the social network
SpaceX pins high hopes on Starlink satellites
SpaceX plans multiple Starlink launches in 2019 to build out space-based internet network
Is it time for Alexa and Siri to have a "MeToo moment"?
United Nations report says AI technology powering popular personal voice assistants has gender bias baked into the programming code
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How big is Amazon's carbon footprint? Very, very big
The retailer's super-fast shipping and ubiquitous cloud-computing service have a high environmental cost, activists say
Plastic hose found inside dead dolphin's stomach
Another dolphin with plastic in its stomach washed ashore in Florida
NASA awards contract for future moon station
NASA is moving ahead with plans to send astronauts back to the moon by 2024
SpaceX pins high hopes on Starlink satellites
SpaceX plans multiple Starlink launches in 2019 to build out space-based internet network
Giant asteroid with its own moon to pass by Earth this weekend
The asteroid will be visible until May 27
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At $2M, priciest medicine ever treats fatal disease in babies
The newly approved treatment targets defective gene that weakens a child's muscles so quickly they're unable to move
Federal judge blocks Mississippi abortion law
District judge Carlton Reeves said in his ruling that the law "prevents a woman's free choice, which is central to personal dignity and autonomy"
Colorado first state to cap soaring insulin prices
Drug's price has doubled in five years, so state is capping co-payments for diabetics with private insurance at $100 a month
What does "best if used by" on packaged food really mean?
The FDA backs an industry-supported phrase that addresses food quality, but says nothing about safety
HHS proposes rollback of LGBTQ health care protections
The move would curtail access to critical care for many women, as well as gay and transgender patients including transition-related and reproductive care
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At $2M, priciest medicine ever treats fatal disease in babies
The newly approved treatment targets defective gene that weakens a child's muscles so quickly they're unable to move
Lawsuits say Cento tomatoes aren't real San Marzanos
Lawsuits claim Cento's famed San Marzano tomatoes aren't true San Marzanos grown at the base of Italy's Mount Vesuvius
How big is Amazon's carbon footprint? Very, very big
The retailer's super-fast shipping and ubiquitous cloud-computing service have a high environmental cost, activists say
Facebook's former security head wants Zuckerberg out
Alex Stamos said Zuckerberg should hire a replacement as chief executive—but disagreed with calls to break up company
Risk of entrenched U.S.-China trade war seen rising
Experts worry the world's two biggest economies are plunging headlong into an economic cold war that could last years
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Man gets life in prison for kidnapping teen, killing her parents
The Wisconsin man who killed a couple, kidnapped their daughter and held her captive for 88 days was sentenced Friday
Manhunt underway in France after blast leaves 13 injured
The cause of the blast wasn't immediately known
How to watch "NCIS: The Cases they Can't Forget"
The series, hosted by Rocky Carroll, looks at some of the biggest cases handled by the real-life agents of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service
Police say missing 4-year-old girl was likely killed
Davis was reported missing earlier this month by her mother's former fiance, Derion Vence
Fiance pleads not guilty in presumed death of Colorado mom
Investigators say Patrick Frazee urged a woman he was having an affair with to kill Berreth, then killed her himself
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NASA awards contract for future moon station
NASA is moving ahead with plans to send astronauts back to the moon by 2024
SpaceX pins high hopes on Starlink satellites
SpaceX plans multiple Starlink launches in 2019 to build out space-based internet network
Costa Rican meteorite is rare "extraterrestrial mud ball"
"It formed in an environment free of life, then was preserved in the cold and vacuum of space for 4.56 billion years, and then dropped in Costa Rica"
High winds scrub SpaceX launch of internet relay satellites
While disappointing, SpaceX was taking no chances with launch of its heaviest payload to date
NASA wants to send first woman to the moon
NASA is gearing up to send American astronauts back to the moon by 2024, and it hopes to include a woman for the first time. The Trump administration has asked Congress to approve an additional $1.6 billion for NASA's budget. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined CBSN to discuss the ambitious plans.
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School bus driver gives more than rides
As the school year comes to a close, one school bus driver gives more than rides. Here’s Steve Hartman, “On The Road.”
Climber deaths spike on Mount Everest
Two more climbers have died on Mount Everest, becoming the ninth people to die there since last week. That's more than all of last year. Carter Evans reports.
Doctors fighting Ebola outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing its deadliest ebola outbreak ever. The epidemic has claimed more than 1,200 lives and a civil war is disrupting efforts to contain it. Debra Patta reports.
Trump expands AG's power over classified info
A potential clash looms between Attorney General William Barr and U.S. intelligence agencies after Barr was given extraordinary leeway to investigate the origins of the Russia investigation. Paula Reid reports.
Trump sending more troops to Middle East
The Pentagon is deploying additional fighter jets and patriot missile batteries to Middle East after blaming Iran for recent attacks there. David Martin has the story.