IRS Direct File coming to Pennsylvania for 2025 tax-filing season
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Tuesday that Pennsylvania will offer the IRS's free online tax-filing system, Direct File, next year.
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Tuesday that Pennsylvania will offer the IRS's free online tax-filing system, Direct File, next year.
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.
Students in a finance and accounting class at George Washington High School are learning how to prepare tax returns.
Refunds are met with glee each spring, but financial pros note that it represents money you've overpaid to the government.
A government watchdog warns that tax pros might not do a better job than you can — and some are straight-up fraudsters.
Tax agency cautions Americans not to expect to receive refunds by specific date to pay bills or make big purchases.
While the IRS sent out two stimulus checks and updated the Child Tax Credit this year, it's falling short of its core mission of servicing American taxpayers.
Are you expecting to get a tax refund this year? If you are planning on spending the money, there are some ways to get more bang for your buck.
With tax season now over, hopefully you got a refund instead of owing Uncle Sam. But did you ever wonder what the government does with your income tax dollars?
You've got a hefty check headed your way, thanks to your tax refund. Don't spend it just anywhere. Instead, here are five smarter ways to use your refund money.
Rich discussed the latest report on the investigation into the VA, a teacher apologizing for having her class send get well letters to Mumia Abu-Jamal, and the Phillies selling tickets on Groupon. He also spoke with Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick, Ronnie Polaneczky from the Philadelphia Daily News and Michelle Singleton from the Washington Post.
What is your largest asset? It's your ability to earn a living!
The best part of paying your taxes is probably getting your refund check.
It's as much of an American tradition as holiday shopping: post-holiday debt. But as 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, trimming some costs right now can help consumers stash some cash before Black Friday.
The 15th was a Sunday and yesterday was a holiday in the nation's capital, so your federal tax return must be postmarked by midnight tonight.
The viral Portal in Philadelphia is changing locations to pave the way for the Christmas Village in Center City.
Roads are closed around the Black Run Preserve in Evesham Township, New Jersey as a brush fire burns Thursday morning.
Philadelphia's Veterans Parade returns this Sunday, Nov. 10 and will travel down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
President Biden is addressing the nation on the election results and the transition of power, with his predecessor set to return to the White House.
Paul George had 18 points and seven rebounds in 24 minutes in Philadelphia's 110-98 loss to the Clippers, which brought their record for the season to 1-6.
The viral Portal in Philadelphia is changing locations to pave the way for the Christmas Village in Center City.
Roads are closed around the Black Run Preserve in Evesham Township, New Jersey as a brush fire burns Thursday morning.
Here's how Philadelphia and the surrounding counties voted in the 2024 presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
Philadelphia's Veterans Parade returns this Sunday, Nov. 10 and will travel down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
President Biden is addressing the nation on the election results and the transition of power, with his predecessor set to return to the White House.
The viral Portal in Philadelphia is changing locations to pave the way for the Christmas Village in Center City.
Philadelphia's Veterans Parade returns this Sunday, Nov. 10 and will travel down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Paul George had 18 points and seven rebounds in 24 minutes in Philadelphia's 110-98 loss to the Clippers, which brought their record for the season to 1-6.
A strike by SEPTA workers could affect Philadelphia students who rely on public transportation to get to school.
Here's how Philadelphia and the surrounding counties voted in the 2024 presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
Roads are closed around the Black Run Preserve in Evesham Township, New Jersey as a brush fire burns Thursday morning.
The 120-year ban on alcohol sales in Haddon Heights, New Jersey, could soon come to an end.
Burlington County residents demand changes after voters at multiple polling sites reported long lines with some waiting up to five hours.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says a wildfire is burning near South Stump Tavern Road in Jackson Township.
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small is facing a new charge that he asked his daughter to lie about how she sustained a head injury.
Delaware's Sarah McBride will be the first openly trans person to hold a seat in Congress.
Delaware voters are selecting their next governor, lieutenant governor and members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
Democratic New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer has defeated Republican state Rep. Mike Ramone to become the next governor of Delaware, CBS News projects.
Plan on voting in person on Election Day? Here's how voters in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware can find their polling place.
New Jersey and Delaware poll workers have a long list of responsibilities. One of those roles is fashion police.
Rose Phillips works with Main Street to advocate for the Bucks County breast cancer community all year long.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Jefferson Health's new 3D-printed implants offer a life-changing option for patients who need spinal fusion.
Gene therapy has been revolutionary for people and it's also now being used in veterinary medicine.
Stephen Jennings and Samantha Mauser will run for the Children's Brain Tumor Foundation in the New York City Marathon.
Devon Seafood in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square is set to close on Dec. 31.
The University of the Arts' nine-property, 760,000-square-foot campus portfolio in Center City is up for sale.
The Star-Ledger and several other New Jersey newspapers will end their print publications in 2025.
Montgomery County's Conshohocken Italian Bakery closed for good Sunday after baking up fresh bread, treats and tomato pies for more than 50 years.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
A strike by SEPTA workers could affect Philadelphia students who rely on public transportation to get to school.
The 2024 Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge event will shut down the Ben Franklin Bridge for a few hours on Sunday morning.
Interstate 76 in Philadelphia reopened between Montgomery Drive and City Ave after a brush fire on Thursday night.
State police said a man was killed in an accident on I-95 North in Newport, Delaware, on Tuesday night.
All lanes on Interstate 495 North between Terminal Avenue and 12th Street/Brandywine in Wilmington, Delaware, have reopened after a crash Tuesday morning.
Paul George had 18 points and seven rebounds in 24 minutes in Philadelphia's 110-98 loss to the Clippers, which brought their record for the season to 1-6.
Fred Johnson injured his left leg in Sunday's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Eagles play the Cowboys this week, which will be Quinyon Mitchell's first taste of the rivalry.
Martin Necas scored a go-ahead goal with 29 seconds left and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4.
Joel Embiid has been suspended for three games for shoving Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes on Saturday night.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.
"Tabletop for CHOP" is using Dungeons and Dragons and other tabletop games to raise money for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
Last year's reigning champs won the 2024 spooktacular house for the Great Halloween Tour of Mt. Holly in Burlington County, New Jersey.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Among the incredible dancers taking with stage at Radio City Music Hall this holiday season are two Delaware Valley Rockettes! Emily Willett, from Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and Jordana Rosenberg, from Vineland, New Jersey, joined CBS News Philadelphia to talk about how they prepare for the Christmas spectacular.
Police say a neighbor stepped in after a dirt bike rider struck a highway patrol officer in Northeast Philadelphia on Wednesday night. The neighbor helped hold the biker at the scene before they were taken into custody.
Thursday will be mild and dry in the Delaware Valley, but colder air moves in overnight to make things feel more like fall heading into the weekend. Meteorologist Kate Bilo says the next chance for some much-needed measurable rain comes on Sunday.
This year's 10th annual Philadelphia Veterans Day Parade will begin on the Ben Franklin Parkway and end past the Philadelphia Art Museum. Wakisha Bailey reports.
The SS United States is scheduled to depart from Pier 82 in South Philadelphia to a docking area in Mobile, Alabama, next week, according to Okaloosa County, Florida officials. County officials say the ship will begin departing from Philly over two days, Nov. 14-15.