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If you're looking for help filing your taxes this year, be careful who you trust — especially if that person or business is promising to get you a big refund. Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner with tips to find a legitimate tax preparer, and Philadelphia Legal Assistance shares the red flags that might mean your tax prepper is sketchy.
As scammers use more aggressive tactics to try and steal your tax refund, here's a look at the steps you can take to safeguard your money.
Tax Day is less than 2 months away, and there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your refund money if you haven't already filed. Regina McCann Hess, a financial planner and founder of Malvern, Pennsylvania-based Forge Wealth Management, shares tips with our Josh Sidorowicz in this preview of the latest In Your Corner podcast episode.
With the tax filing deadline now just two months away, financial experts are warning taxpayers to avoid common mistakes when they file.
While many look forward to that big chunk of money, some argue a big refund isn't always a good thing.
Taking tax advice from TikTok can come back to bite you, experts say. The IRS is cracking down on "other withholding" claims.
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.
A Long Island man accused of burning down four homes in the Pocono Mountains was arrested in New York City with a truck full of nitrous oxide.
Philadelphia Legal Assistance staff say they regularly hear from residents who discover too late that their tax preparer was unqualified or dishonest.
Friday starts below freezing in the Philadelphia region, but it will be sunny once we hit the afternoon as the temperatures will be warmer this weekend.
Community members and parents demanded answers Thursday night after an anti-ICE protest last week ended in a violent confrontation with the Quakertown police chief.
The Philadelphia Flyers rallied to beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Thursday night.
Friday starts below freezing in the Philadelphia region, but it will be sunny once we hit the afternoon as the temperatures will be warmer this weekend.
A Long Island man accused of burning down four homes in the Pocono Mountains was arrested in New York City with a truck full of nitrous oxide.
Philadelphia Legal Assistance staff say they regularly hear from residents who discover too late that their tax preparer was unqualified or dishonest.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro slammed the Department of Homeland Security's plans to open immigration detention facilities in Berks and Schuylkill counties.
Community members and parents demanded answers Thursday night after an anti-ICE protest last week ended in a violent confrontation with the Quakertown police chief.
Philadelphia Legal Assistance staff say they regularly hear from residents who discover too late that their tax preparer was unqualified or dishonest.
Community members and parents demanded answers Thursday night after an anti-ICE protest last week ended in a violent confrontation with the Quakertown police chief.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
Two of the five teenagers detained in Quakertown remain in custody Thursday after an anti-ICE protest turned into a brawl with the police chief.
A Philadelphia-area woman is among a growing number of younger women with cardiovascular disease. This device saved her life.
A fire at the EMR Metal Recycling facility in Camden was quickly contained Thursday night, one month after the company was sued over a series of fires.
A woman convicted of stowing away on a flight out of JFK Airport in 2024 has allegedly done it again, this time at Newark Airport, sources say.
More than a month after a fire ripped through a high-rise building in Atlantic City, one woman is forced to start all over.
A skunk found in Cherry Hill tested positive for rabies, the Camden County Health Department announced.
Staff at Adventure Aquarium in New Jersey are welcoming three little blue penguin chicks who were born during the first week of February.
After a nor'easter dumped snow on the Philadelphia area, some schools have announced closings and virtual learning days for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
A nor'easter taking aim at Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware has prompted schools to announce closings and virtual learning days for Monday, Feb. 23.
Wawa says these four bottled milk products could present a choking hazard and are being recalled as a precaution.
The long-ago first husband of first lady Jill Biden pleaded not guilty to charges that he killed his current wife in Delaware.
A Philadelphia-area woman is among a growing number of younger women with cardiovascular disease. This device saved her life.
Camden County health officials said a New Jersey resident was placed in isolation after testing positive for active tuberculosis earlier this month.
One year after receiving CRISPR gene editing therapy at CHOP, a Delaware County baby is thriving, and doctors want to expand treatment to others.
The NICU team at Virtua Voorhees Hospital in New Jersey celebrated Baby Myla as she headed home Tuesday.
A person with measles visited a car dealership and Wawa in Montgomery County multiple times while contagious, the health department said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A stretch of Route 202, also known as DeKalb Pike, will be closed until late fall as work to prevent sinkholes gets underway.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
The Philadelphia Flyers rallied to beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Thursday night.
Tyrese Maxey broke Allen Iverson's 76ers franchise record for 3-pointers, finishing with five 3s and 28 points in Philadelphia's 124-117 victory over the Miami Heat.
Tyrese Maxey passed NBA Hall of Famer Allen Iverson Thursday night to become the Philadelphia 76ers' all-time leader in made 3-pointers.
For Jane and Guy Gaudreau, the 2026 Winter Olympics are a golden moment the two will never forget after the U.S. men's hockey team honored their sons after winning the gold medal.
Defensemen Trevor van Riemsdyk and Rasmus Sandin ended long goal droughts and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-1, their fifth win in their last six games.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Bruce Springsteen is bringing the Land of Hope and Dreams tour to Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on May 8.
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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.
With a tie-in to the 250th anniversary of the United States, this year's Philadelphia Flower Show is better than ever. The theme is "Rooted: Origins of American Gardening" and is full of history among the brilliant colors of flowers and gardens all expertly arranged. Before it's open to the general public, Jan Carabeo has a sneak peek and chats with the Philadelphia Horticultural Society about this long-running annual event kicking off for the 197th time.
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States this year, an official time capsule will be buried in Philadelphia with the goal of remaining sealed for another 250 years.
If you're looking for help filing your taxes this year, be careful who you trust — especially if that person or business is promising to get you a big refund. Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner with tips to find a legitimate tax preparer, and Philadelphia Legal Assistance shares the red flags that might mean your tax prepper is sketchy.
A developer has secured a major loan that should make Wharton Piers, a Delaware River waterfront apartment and retail development in South Philadelphia, a reality.
We should break into the 50s in Philadelphia on Friday, and reach the mid-50s on Saturday before a shot of cold air starts off the month of March. Even warmer weather might be on the menu late next week, however! NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the forecast.