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Filing a tax extension is easy. But it's important to know what you're getting into, including what to do if you owe money to the IRS.
Most Americans don't know their own tax rate or what others pay to the IRS, yet most feel their taxes are too high.
Each presidential candidate is proposing significant changes to the tax code. Here's who would win and lose.
A major tax package that would bolster the popular Child Tax Credit and cut taxes for businesses failed to advance in the Senate on Thursday in the face of widespread Republican opposition.
Millions of Americans could owe money to the IRS on June 17, with fines for missing payment on the rise.
Millions of Americans filed their taxes during the last two weeks of this year's tax season. Here's how to find out when you'll get your refund.
After passing easily in the House, a bill that would have expanded the CTC is stalled in the Senate. Here's what to know.
As Americans race to file their returns on Tax DAy, restaurant chains and other businesses are offering a range of deals.
Consumer complaints have risen in recent months of unauthorized enrollment in Affordable Care Act coverage.
Beware of taking dubious tax advice from unqualified creators on social media, say experts. Following wrong advice could potentially lead to fines.
If you're one of the millions of taxpayers who delay their taxes, it's easy to get an extension to October 15.
Raging inflation has also driven up property taxes, with homeowners in some states getting socked with double-digit increases.
Taxpayers saw their tax refunds shrink last year due to the expiration of pandemic benefits. But some people may get a boost in 2024.
After years of abject performance, the tax agency is finally making significant strides — no, really.
Eager to get your refund? The IRS makes it easy for you to keep tabs on your money by computer or mobile app.
The average tax refund is shrinking this year, while more taxpayers owe money to the IRS.
In some cities, the milestone income falls way short of a six-figure lifestyle, a SmartAsset analysis shows.
Filing tax returns can be a slog, but the majority of individual federal taxes are paid by a small slice of Americans.
It's easy to get more time to file before the April 18 deadline, but you'll still have to pay the IRS if you owe money.
Americans shell out billions of dollars to prepare and file their tax returns. Here's how to do it without spending a dime.
Each year, millions of taxpayers don't file their taxes — putting them at risk of fines and other penalties from IRS.
A CPA weighs the potential benefits and drawbacks of married couples filing their taxes separately and jointly.
Alicia Jegede, a CPA and founder of New Gen Financial Planning, discussed the potential benefits and drawbacks of married couples filing their taxes separately and jointly.
Some households could get a typical refund of almost $1,000 by filing their tax returns for 2019, tax collector says.
By one estimate, roughly 70% of Americans worry about tax refunds this year, mainly because of expiring pandemic relief programs.
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Florida State Rep. Joe Casello died after a heart attack, Florida House Democrats announced.
Attorneys for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, say Manhattan prosecutors wrongfully obtained his medical records.
The search for victims of deadly flooding in Texas Hill Country is headed into its third week as officials try to pin down exactly how many people remain missing.
Russia has launched a massive overnight drone and missile attack on Ukraine, killing at least one person in Odesa.
A vehicle drove into a crowd in East Hollywood, injuring 30 people, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Police believe the crash was an intentional act.
The ready-to-eat sausage products may be contaminated with pieces of plastic, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service said.
Tech company Astronomer said its board launched an investigation after CEO Andy Byron was seen embracing a coworker at a Coldplay concert.
The new tax cuts and spending bill includes a $250 fee for visitors coming to the U.S. on nonimmigrant visas. Here's what to know.
Bankruptcy filing alleges Steward Health Care executives siphoned $245 million from needy hospitals.
Content promoting extreme weight loss and cosmetic surgery is available to young TikTok users, breaching the social media platform's policies.
Florida State Rep. Joe Casello died after a heart attack, Florida House Democrats announced.
The EPA's Office of Research and Development has more than 1,500 employees, including scientists and researchers, dispersed across the U.S.
"They're hiding. People aren't willing to come to work," a Los Angeles contractor told CBS News.
The leaders of Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire days after major Israeli strikes, a U.S. envoy said Friday, as he urged all sides in war-torn Syria to lay down arms.
President Trump has filed a lawsuit over a story the Wall Street Journal published about an alleged birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein.
The ready-to-eat sausage products may be contaminated with pieces of plastic, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service said.
Jennifer Frederick didn't understand why she had a growing lump under her skin. A doctor returned a devastating diagnosis.
Millions of Americans who take advantage of the Affordable Care Act could see their health insurance costs skyrocket next year due to multiple factors, including the expiration of COVID-era subsidies. The national health information nonprofit KFF found that ACA premiums will increase by an average of 15% in 2026. Cynthia Cox, vice president and director of KFF's Program on the ACA, joins to discuss.
People who get their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see a significant spike in their premiums next year because of several factors, including an end to certain tax credits. Dr. Jon LaPook explains.
A man who was sucked into an MRI machine and suffered severe injuries on Long Island has died, according to police.
A tourist boat capsized during a sudden thunderstorm in Vietnam on Saturday, killing at least 34 people.
Tropical storm Wipha has prompted ferry and flight cancellations in Taiwan.
Israeli troops opened fire on Palestinians near food distribution hubs in southern Gaza, witnesses and Gaza hospital officials say.
The leaders of Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire days after major Israeli strikes, a U.S. envoy said Friday, as he urged all sides in war-torn Syria to lay down arms.
Ten Americans are en route to the U.S. after a prisoner swap involving the U.S., El Salvador and Venezuela, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday.
The Happy Fits are a band of childhood friends from Pittstown, New Jersey, who burst onto the scene in 2016. Since then, they've recorded three albums and earned a devoted fan base. Their newest release, "Lovesick," comes out on September 19th. Here is The Happy Fits with "Cruel Power."
The Happy Fits are a band of childhood friends from Pittstown, New Jersey, who burst onto the scene in 2016. Since then, they've recorded three albums and earned a devoted fan base. Their newest release, "Lovesick," comes out on September 19th. Here is The Happy Fits with "Wild in Love."
The Happy Fits are a band of childhood friends from Pittstown, New Jersey, who burst onto the scene in 2016. Since then, they've recorded three albums and earned a devoted fan base. Their newest release, "Lovesick," comes out on September 19th. Here is The Happy Fits with "Everything You Do."
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With roots dating back to the 1800s, baseball has long relied on human umpires to make split-second calls. But now, Major League Baseball is trying out a new system that uses sensors and replay challenges to determine balls and strikes. Jomboy Media's founders join "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the pros and cons.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Content promoting extreme weight loss and cosmetic surgery is available to young TikTok users, breaching the social media platform's policies.
The online gaming platform Roblox is adding new safety features aimed at protecting its young players. CEO and founder David Baszucki joins CBS News to explain the changes.
A groundbreaking IVF trial has raised hope that women with genetic mutations in their own DNA could one day have children without passing on deadly diseases.
The site where the remains were found was once home to a beloved ice cream shop.
Elkhorn coral helps form the skeleton of a healthy reef, but more than 95% of the Elkhorn coral off Florida has been wiped out. Scientists have created the "Flonduran" crossbreed to solve the problem.
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
Barbara Rae-Venter never anticipated that her genealogy hobby would lead to the capture of one of California's most notorious criminals, the Golden State Killer. Her pioneering use of genetic genealogy has since helped solve numerous cold cases.
Attorneys for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, say Manhattan prosecutors wrongfully obtained his medical records.
President Trump announced that he is suing the publisher and owner of the Wall Street Journal, media tycoon Rupert Murdoch, and others in a $10 billion libel lawsuit. This comes less than 24 hours after the Journal published a report claiming Mr. Trump wrote Jeffrey Epstein a "bawdy" birthday note in 2003. CBS News reporter Erica Brown has more details.
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Kayla Elliott said she was told a couple was seeking surrogacy because they had one daughter but were unable to conceive again after 10 attempts.
Steve and Kristi Goncalves join "CBS Mornings Plus" to share their reaction to Bryan Kohberger's guilty plea and the end of the nearly three-year wait for justice.
Sunday marks the 56th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission -- the first to land humans on the moon. Now, NASA is in a multiyear effort to return astronauts to the moon starting in 2026, with an eye toward a crewed mission to Mars in the 2030s.
NWA 16788, the largest piece of Mars on Earth, fetched $5.3 million at auction. Franklin Institute chief astronomer and planetarium director Derrick Pitts joins CBS News with more.
Astronomers have discovered the earliest seeds of planets forming around HOPS-315, a baby star located 1,300 light-years away.
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
Two black holes merged into one massive one, scientists from an international collaborative group said.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Happy Fits are a band of childhood friends from Pittstown, New Jersey, who burst onto the scene in 2016. Since then, they've recorded three albums and earned a devoted fan base. Their newest release, "Lovesick," comes out on September 19th. Here is The Happy Fits with "Cruel Power."
The Happy Fits are a band of childhood friends from Pittstown, New Jersey, who burst onto the scene in 2016. Since then, they've recorded three albums and earned a devoted fan base. Their newest release, "Lovesick," comes out on September 19th. Here is The Happy Fits with "Wild in Love."
The Happy Fits are a band of childhood friends from Pittstown, New Jersey, who burst onto the scene in 2016. Since then, they've recorded three albums and earned a devoted fan base. Their newest release, "Lovesick," comes out on September 19th. Here is The Happy Fits with "Everything You Do."
New York native chef Wylie Dufresne has pushed limits in the culinary world. Now, he's getting back to his roots and experimenting with the seemingly-simple, forever classic pizza.
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