IRS says it's not extending the July 15 tax deadline

Taxpayers who haven't yet filed their taxes will need to get them to the IRS by July 15 or request an extension.

• Jun 30, 2020

What is the SALT deduction, and can you take advantage?

Your state, local, property and sales taxes can be steep. Here's how to figure out whether to itemize deductions.

• Mar 9, 2020

Can you deduct student loan interest from your taxes?

If you're among the 48 million Americans with student debt, you're likely eligible for some relief come tax time.

• Mar 2, 2020

Rules for claiming dependents on your taxes

Children, elderly parents, relatives or other members of your household can get you big savings on your taxes.

• Feb 28, 2020

Changes in tax law you should know about for 2019

This tax season includes changes in the treatment of health insurance and divorce — here's what you need to know.

• Feb 26, 2020

Here's when you can expect your tax refund

Getting your refund can take from a few days to many weeks — depending on how you file and how you want your money.

• Feb 26, 2020

2019 tax brackets: What's your tax rate?

Depending on how much you earned last year, you may pay taxes at different rates. Here's how to find out where you fall.

• Feb 26, 2020

How to get your tax refund as soon as possible

If you're one of the 70% of Americans expecting a refund, here are the steps to get your money quickly.

• Feb 26, 2020

How to file your taxes for free

Every year, Americans spend billions of dollars on tax-prep services — that's often a waste of money.

• Feb 26, 2020

Why you should file your taxes as early as possible

Filing early can mean getting a refund faster — but not always. Here's when to file early, and when it's better to wait.

• Feb 26, 2020

Married with taxes: Choose your best filing status

Filing taxes jointly often saves a married couple money, but filing separately is best when it comes to limiting one's liability.

• Feb 24, 2020

Claiming the Child Tax Credit: Tips for parents

The recently expanded credit is one of several options parents can use at tax time to get money back from the IRS.

• Feb 21, 2020

How much income tax does Amazon pay? 1.2% on $13 billion

Company's $162 million federal tax bill — on $13.3 billion in U.S. profits — was the most it has paid in three years.

• Feb 6, 2020

Millions paid to file their taxes last year — and didn't need to

Tax-prep companies use code to hide their free services from online searches, a federal watchdog says.

• Feb 6, 2020

Your chance of getting audited by the IRS is lower than ever

Audit rates for millionaires have fallen especially sharply, thanks to a decline in IRS staff.

• Jan 7, 2020

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

• May 8, 2019

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

• Apr 25, 2019

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

• Apr 17, 2019

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

• Apr 12, 2019

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.

• Mar 20, 2019
• 4:03

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.

• Mar 18, 2019
• 1:12

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.

• Mar 18, 2019
• 1:02

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.

• Mar 14, 2019
• 3:57

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

• Mar 13, 2019

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.

• Mar 8, 2019
• 5:26

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