Some tax refunds can come with hidden fees, government report warns
Americans paid an estimated $842 million in fees to cover advance loan refunds or refund anticipation checks last year.
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Americans paid an estimated $842 million in fees to cover advance loan refunds or refund anticipation checks last year.
The IRS has adjusted tax brackets and dozens of other provisions for inflation. Here's how that will impact your taxes.
The IRS adjusts its tax brackets and other provisions each year for inflation. Here's what experts say to expect in 2025.
The IRS said funding from the Inflation Reduction Act has helped it go after wealthy taxpayers who failed to pay their tax bills.
The IRS says its push to step up audits on wealthy tax cheats is paying off, with the agency recovering more than $1 billion.
The IRS said it "sincerely apologizes" to billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin and thousands of other Americans whose tax data was leaked.
Scammers are asking businesses to fill out Form 9710 and include a fee to "correct the error," but this form doesn't exist.
The IRS is tapping Inflation Reduction Act funding to hire more agents and go after more tax cheats. Here's where it is focusing.
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.
If you're one of the millions of taxpayers who delay their taxes, it's easy to get an extension to October 15.
Two groups of taxpayers are more likely to face an IRS audit than other Americans, and it's only high income earners.
The U.S. tax system is designed to be progressive, with rich people paying a larger share of their income to the IRS. Here's what to know.
The IRS cracking down on wealthy people who've skipped out on filing tax returns
After almost one month of tax filing, Americans are seeing bigger tax refunds, according to IRS data. Here's what to expect.
The IRS opened for filing on January 29. Here's what to expect with your tax refund, from how much you'll get to when you'll get it.
The Macomb County Veterans Services, Macomb Community Action, and the Accounting Aid Society will offer help through the IRS Volunteer Income Assistance (VITA) program.
The IRS said it will waive penalties for almost 5 million taxpayers on their 2020 and 2021 tax returns.
Tax agency also said it will boost the reporting threshold to $5,000, from $600, in 2024 as it phases in the new regulation.
The IRS is rolling out new income thresholds for its seven tax brackets, boosting the limits to reflect inflation this year.
The IRS is set to announce new tax bracket thresholds for the 2024 tax year. One expert says to expect a 5.4% increase from last year.
Americans owe the IRS $688 billion in unpaid taxes, underscoring need for more audits, said IRS Commissioner.
A report from Democratic lawmakers alleges that tax-prep companies shared people's income and other sensitive data with big tech firms.
Research shows that Black Americans face audit rates that are up to five times higher than those of other racial groups.
After years of abject performance, the tax agency is finally making significant strides — no, really.
Health officials say the number of cases has already surpassed 1,500, 2.5 times more than in 2019.
The alerts, first sent out at about 9:24 p.m., say officers were on the scene of a parking lot between the North Campus Research Complex and the U of M Transportation Research Institute.
The duo will host their podcast at 8 p.m. on March 28 at the Fox Theatre.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed an emergency appeal seeking to reverse the parole granted to a man convicted of rape more than 30 years ago.
The owner of the Jazz Cannabis Club says the suspects could be the same people accused of committing a similar crime last month using sledgehammers.
Lawmakers in Lansing are trying to redefine what it means to have suitable shelter for animals.
We're tracking snow and more bitterly cold air for Southeast Michigan this week.
Health officials say the number of cases has already surpassed 1,500, 2.5 times more than in 2019.
According to court documents, from July 2023 through June 2024, Mack Davis, 22, of Owosso, researched mass killers online and on social media sites and paid tribute to them.
The alerts, first sent out at about 9:24 p.m., say officers were on the scene of a parking lot between the North Campus Research Complex and the U of M Transportation Research Institute.
Organizers announced earlier this year that the show was returning to its traditional January slot after taking place in the fall in recent years.
The grants are in addition to the $1.8 million that Stellantis provided for home repairs to 120 homeowners on the east side in 2020 and 2021.
Troubled automaker Stellantis has decided that its Ram brand needs its own executive, so it is bringing back an executive who retired this year when CEO Carlos Tavares was still running the company.
In Metro Detroit, gas prices continue to fall. Motorists are filling up for an average of $2.96 per gallon.
As we prepare for the winter season, getting your car ready for its quick or long trek can make all the difference.
The duo will host their podcast at 8 p.m. on March 28 at the Fox Theatre.
The New York Times named the Lebanese Sundae at Leila and the ham sandwich at Mike's Famous Ham Place as two of "The 26 Best Dishes We Ate Across the U.S. in 2024."
Detroit Diamond put her skills on display as a finalist in the Netflix series "Rhythm + Flow," and her career is starting to take off.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are the Coen Brothers' "No Country for Old Men," "The Social Network," Cheech & Chong's "Up in Smoke," and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre."
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
The stock market is down sharply today after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than expected.
Giant hornets, dubbed "murder hornets," have been eradicated in the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first detected in Washington state.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday moved to lower its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points, but said it plans fewer cuts in 2025.
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
Health officials say the number of cases has already surpassed 1,500, 2.5 times more than in 2019.
Wayne County is erasing $27 million in medical debt for more than 46,000 county residents.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
A court in Hazel Park is aiming to treat people with substance abuse while keeping them out of prison.
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
The Detroit Lions are holding out hope that running back David Montgomery might be able to return from what was believed to be a season-ending knee injury.
Patrick Mahomes is battling another ankle injury.
The first-round draft pick suffered an injury to his left tibia during Week 6. However, he says he wasn't going to let the injury stop him and made a promise to his teammates.
Harris launched his "Season of Smiles" event, an annual shopping spree for five preselected deserving families.
Campbell, though, doesn't like that Detroit gave up 48 points in a six-point loss to the AFC East champion Buffalo Bills on its home turf.
Mary Tyler Moore turned the world on with her megawatt smile as she starred in the iconic "Dick Van Dyke" and "Mary Tyler Moore" shows a generation ago.
The roundtable talked politics and focused on blockbuster news that Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan would run for governor in 2026 but as an independent candidate.
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned with talk of ending the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit which has helped fuel sales.
The 98th Annual America's Thanksgiving Parade will roll through the streets of downtown Detroit this Thursday, with hundreds of thousands lining Woodward Avenue as six new floats make their debut.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
The state Department of Health and Human Services said before the pandemic that it would see around 600 cases of whooping cough each year. This year, the number of cases has already surpassed 1,500, which is 2.5 times more than in 2019.
An investigation is underway after a Detroit dispensary was vandalized in an attempted robbery early Wednesday morning.
The Fugitive Apprehension Services Team (FAST) is a task force of Detroit police officers and Wayne County Sheriff's deputies. The team had a record-setting year in 2024, arresting nearly 1,040 individuals with outstanding felony warrants. It's the most arrests since the unit was formed in 2019.
Snow returns late Thursday with a slippery Friday morning possible.
You can catch a performance of "The Preacher's Wife" at Greater Emmanuel Institutional COGIC in Detroit Dec. 19-20.