How to request a tax extension from the IRS
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.
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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.
Beijing fires back at Trump's latest tariffs with a matching 34% tax on all U.S. imports and tightened export controls on rare earth elements.
America's global trading partners are bristling at President Trump's tariff tactics, but many also stress a desire to strike new deals with the U.S.
Reaction to Trump's 25% auto tariffs include neighbors who insist "there shouldn't be any tariffs," to adversaries who say nobody will win a trade war.
IRS data shows that the average refund check so far is about $2,200, or $1,000 less than a year earlier. Here's what experts say.
The letter falsely informs recipients of an overdue tax bill, instructing them to immediately call the provided number. It also states that they will seize their property if the payment is not made.
With tax season underway, here's what you need to know about tracking your tax refund and your new 2025 tax brackets.
The new tax season is here. Read on to learn when you can file your 2024 tax return and get your refund.
Millions of taxpayers continue to struggle with delays in refunds from the IRS, a new tax advocate report says.
Americans paid an estimated $842 million in fees to cover advance loan refunds or refund anticipation checks last year.
City officials said payments will be made through a secure platform and managed by PayPal.
Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election is likely to have a major impact on the economy. Here's what to know.
2025 contribution limit for 401(k) plans is $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. IRA contribution limit remains $7,000.
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.
Former President Donald Trump has unveiled a flurry of proposed tax cuts aimed at seniors, homeowners, tipped workers and more.
The IRS said funding from the Inflation Reduction Act has helped it go after wealthy taxpayers who failed to pay their tax bills.
Both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have pitched similar "no tax on tips" legislation.
Each presidential candidate is proposing significant changes to the tax code. Here's who would win and lose.
A Michigan Supreme Court ruling Monday could put thousands of dollars in the pockets of tens of thousands of people who lost their homes in foreclosure sales.
The IRS says its push to step up audits on wealthy tax cheats is paying off, with the agency recovering more than $1 billion.
Project 2025, a blueprint for the next Republican president, proposes major economic changes that could impact millions of Americans.
The Internal Revenue Service plans to end another major tax loophole that could raise more than $50 billion in revenue over the next decade.
The IRS is tapping Inflation Reduction Act funding to hire more agents and go after more tax cheats. Here's where it is focusing.
A Michigan man who claimed he accidentally shot his fiancée is facing a first-degree murder charge.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the state's unemployment rate was 5.5%, trailing behind Nevada's 5.9% rate.
For Northville Public Schools superintendent RJ Webber, that feeling of safety starts from the ground up.
The owner of a popular pizza joint in Royal Oak is speaking out after he claims the city is trying to force the business out by taking away parking.
Ford's vehicle prices could rise this summer if 25% auto tariffs remain in place, the company said in a memo to dealers.
A Michigan man who claimed he accidentally shot his fiancée is facing a first-degree murder charge.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the state's unemployment rate was 5.5%, trailing behind Nevada's 5.9% rate.
Detroit police say they are searching a home in Inkster in connection with the disappearance of 17-year-old London Thomas.
For Northville Public Schools superintendent RJ Webber, that feeling of safety starts from the ground up.
All of Southeast Michigan is at a 1/5 on the severe risk scale from the Storm Prediction Center.
The operations of Tribar's Wixom location will be moving to Howell, according to plans announced earlier this month.
Shawn Fain, president of United Auto Workers, took to social media Thursday to give a policy speech. "There's a lot of uncertainty over what this moment holds," he said.
Slotkin is a former CIA officer who worked in national security roles in the Pentagon during the Bush and Obama administrations.
The company says the layoffs are not related to tariffs. The layoffs are effective April 14.
The automaker is working with local authorities on the investigation.
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.
Residents of a small Michigan community stood side by side to help a local bookstore move 9,100 books — one by one — from its former site to a new location about a block away.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
Audiences at the Detroit Opera House expecting their performance of "Cosi fan tutte" to begin with the overture may be surprised to hear instead a product launch from a tech company CEO.
Ford's vehicle prices could rise this summer if 25% auto tariffs remain in place, the company said in a memo to dealers.
To carry out President Trump's mass deportation effort, ICE has partnered with a record number of local agencies to assist in immigration enforcement.
Two people were killed and six others, including the alleged shooter, were hospitalized after a Thursday shooting at Florida State University.
A tranche of records on Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 killing are being unsealed at the urging of the senator's son, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Riley Greene broke out of an extended slump with three hits and two RBIs to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals.
Three or more related cases of the measles is an outbreak, according to the CDC.
During Black Maternal Health Week, a national campaign to raise awareness and improve outcomes for Black mothers, the Detroit-based organization Mothering Justice is spotlighting what happens when advocacy turns into action.
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, unvaccinated people have a 90% chance of getting the virus if exposed to it.
There haven't been any cases reported this year in Washtenaw County, but if one does pop up, it could put your child's health and education at risk.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
The Detroit Pistons hit rock bottom not long ago, suffering from the longest single-season losing streak in league history and the NBA's worst record for a second straight year.
The Detroit Lions are in unfamiliar territory.
Riley Greene broke out of an extended slump with three hits and two RBIs to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals.
University of Michigan freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood is one of the biggest names in college football.
Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin scored and added an assist as the Red Wings downed the Devils 5-2 on Wednesday night.
It's a look at the Detroit Public Schools Community Foundation and how things are going as Kerrie Mitchell, CEO, appears on Michigan Matters to give an update.
Lawrence Technological University is 93 years old with a strong regional imprint, which Dr. Tarek Sobh talks about on Michigan Matters.
A trio of experts talks about consumer needs when it comes to transit, which are evolving.
David Wasserman appears and talks about the two political parties.
It's a conversation about the first weeks of the Trump administration and its impact on Michigan.
A fundraiser was held Friday in honor of a Romulus McDonald's worker who was killed while walking to work.
Classes remained cancelled at Florida State University one day after a gunman killed two people and injured six others.
Storms are possible tonight as a cold front arrives but the severe risk for southeast Michigan is lower.
In the wake of the recent mass shooting at Florida State University, some local school districts are focusing on ensuring their students and staff are prepared and protected for any situation.
The owner of a popular pizza joint in Royal Oak is speaking out after he claims the city is trying to force the business out by taking away parking.