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ix people were charged with conspiracy to defraud the government.
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ix people were charged with conspiracy to defraud the government.
A Miami man, caught filing false tax returns and using names stolen from a Florida community college, was sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison.
A West Palm Beach woman who was hit with tax evasion charges should receive a presidential pardon, according to a federal judge.
Time is running out for South Floridians scrambling to put the finishing touches on their state and federal tax returns ahead of Monday's midnight filing deadline.
For the first time, lawmakers in the U.S. Senate unveiled how they plan to stop a growing national scam that's stolen billions of dollars in tax money from Uncle Sam and legitimate taxpayers alike: tax refund fraud.
Do you need a little extra cash? Everyone's favorite tax agency might be holding it for you. $61 million is waiting to be claimed, and more than 62,000 Florida residents are entitled to the money, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
Experts recommend using some type of guidance to navigate forms and maximize your returns.
The IRS expects 75 percent of all 2012 returns will get a refund, so if you haven't started preparing your taxes yet, do it.
The acting head of the IRS announced a massive national crackdown is underway to prevent billions of dollars in taxpayer refunds from being stolen nationwide.
After being acquitted of killing her 2-year-old daughter Caylee in 2011, Casey Anthony is fighting legal issues again.
Alexia Echevarria – one of the stars of The Real Housewives of Miami – and her politically-connected lobbyist husband Herman are in the IRS' crosshairs.
Tax refund fraud has kept federal prosecutors in South Florida busy as the crime continues to grow in popularity. Just this year, two former NFL players pleaded guilty to taking part in tax refund fraud. For the victims of the fraud, the prevailing message from the government has been, be patient.
Bungled in an intense IRS investigation, the Miccosukee Indians' luck is running out faster than that of its casinos' gamblers.
State Representative Daphne Campbell is under federal investigation.
If you need to make an in-person visit to the IRS in Miami, you need to do it by tomorrow or wait until next Tuesday, because the office will be closed to move to new digs.
Two brand new Cameros sit outside BSO headquarters; the latest additions in the Broward Sheriff's Office crime fighting arsenal. Both cars will be used to go after aggressive, speeding drivers. Making it even better, they were both free, compliments of a bank busted for laundering drug money.
Time is running out for South Floridians scrambling to put the finishing touches on their state and federal tax returns ahead of tonight's midnight filing deadline.
With the normal tax day coming on a federal holiday, everyone who hasn't filed a return has an extra 24 hours to file their returns. Still, with the deadline of 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday April 17th coming, there are plenty of taxpayers with last minute questions.
Tax refund scams are not new, but they're costing Uncle Sam, and by default, you, as much as $10 billion a year and the current laws may not be strong enough to protect taxpayers from sophisticated tax thieves.
A sophisticated scam is running rampant nationwide, and even the savviest taxpayers are falling for it.
How would you feel if you found out you gave the US government cash that should be in your pocket? The feds say in Florida alone they are holding $67 million they owe people-- maybe you --simply because you haven't asked for it back, and time is running out.
Identity theft has become so prevalent in South Florida that local Internal Revenue Service offices have been forced to limit how many customers can enter their offices earlier this week.
If you thought you were ahead of the game by filing your federal tax return early so you could get your refund faster, think again.-
There is good news for South Floridians who simply can't file their tax returns on time.
A federal judge in Miami has ordered the Miccosukee tribe to turn over financial records to the Internal Revenue Service which has launched a probe into their gambling profits.
Rita Hanson said 11-year-old Xion Solomon was always protective of his brothers and sisters.
The winning ticket was purchased at the Beacon Service Station on NW 12 Street in Doral.
Brad Marchand is ready for his Florida debut.
Lawyers for convicted murderer Michael Tanzi say that his weight and health conditions could cause a lethal injection cocktail to fail.
President Trump invoked the wartime Aliens Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members earlier this month.
Rita Hanson said 11-year-old Xion Solomon was always protective of his brothers and sisters.
The winning ticket was purchased at the Beacon Service Station on NW 12 Street in Doral.
Brad Marchand is ready for his Florida debut.
Sunday night is the start of a new era at CBS News Miami. Here's a sneak peek.
Lawyers for convicted murderer Michael Tanzi say that his weight and health conditions could cause a lethal injection cocktail to fail.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
President Trump invoked the wartime Aliens Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members earlier this month.
President Donald Trump has endorsed Donalds in the race to replace Ron DeSantis.
President Trump's newly announced 25% tariffs on all vehicles and auto parts imported into the U.S. is set to take effect April 2.
The comments come amid two more high-profile detentions by ICE of a Tufts University student and a University of Alabama student.
Billboards such as those spotted in the Metro Detroit area this week read, "Tariffs are a tax on your grocery bill."
There has been a major development in the aftermath of our CBS News Miami documentary "Warehoused: The Life and Death of Tristin Murphy."
The former lieutenant governor sat down with "Facing South Florida" for her first interview since becoming FIU's interim president.
"Facing South Florida" devotes the entire half hour to taking an up-close look at President Donald Trump's first month in office.
"Facing South Florida" devotes the entire half hour to the immigration bill DeSantis signed and the tumultuous events leading up to it.
Jim talks to Republican State Senator Blaise Ingoglia, who has been in the immigration battle from the beginning.
The CDC, along with local private partners, operates the program in at least six major airports across the country.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr., with help from DOGE, is planning a restructuring with sweeping cuts expected at multiple agencies.
The White House is searching for a new pick to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Gaga, yes! After much anticipation, Lady Gaga is coming back to Miami this summer as part of a new international tour.
From deep house and techno to drum and bass, every genre of EDM finds its place in the city's pulsating nightlife.
More than 2,400 works by the Spanish artist Salvador Dalí, from oil paintings and prints to sculptural mashups, are featured at The Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Fla., which also hosts immersive exhibitions celebrating the Surrealist.
A lawyer for the two songwriters suing Mariah Carey said they will "make a decision shortly on whether to appeal."
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.