Before you file: Key warning signs your tax preparer might be a scam
Philadelphia Legal Assistance staff say they regularly hear from residents who discover too late that their tax preparer was unqualified or dishonest.
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Philadelphia Legal Assistance staff say they regularly hear from residents who discover too late that their tax preparer was unqualified or dishonest.
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.
With the tax filing deadline now just two months away, financial experts are warning taxpayers to avoid common mistakes when they file.
Tax season is here, and according to Philadelphia officials, roughly 40,000 residents leave money on the table every year.
The 18% tax was originally enacted to help Johnstown recover after the Great Flood of 1889.
The IRS started accepting tax returns on Jan. 26. Here's everything you need to know about getting your tax refund.
A new tax deduction for senior citizens is kicking in this tax season, potentially providing bigger refunds to millions, the AARP says.
Some Delaware County, Pa., residents fear another property tax hike will lead to homeowners being "taxed out of their homes."
In 2024, Delaware County enacted a 23% tax increase, despite concerns from residents.
A missing property tax payment of more than $4,000 owed to the city of Philadelphia sparked a months-long mystery — until CBS News Philadelphia stepped in.
The White House says the U.S. and China have agreed to suspend for 90 days most of the tariffs imposed against each other over the last couple months.
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.
The IRS has not experienced any widespread issues this tax season, and has processed about 60.7 million of the 61.4 million returns it has received. Josh Sidorowicz has what you need to know if you still need to file your 2025 tax return.
While many look forward to that big chunk of money, some argue a big refund isn't always a good thing.
Tax season is in full swing and it's colliding with headlines about IRS layoffs and cuts.
The IRS layoffs include hundreds of federal tax employees in Philadelphia who received termination notices within the past 24 hours.
Taking tax advice from TikTok can come back to bite you, experts say. The IRS is cracking down on "other withholding" claims.
Social media misinformation about filing your taxes is rampant, and partly why the Internal Revenue Service has stepped up internal reviews of returns that claim certain withholdings for which tax filers may not be eligible. Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner explaining what professional tax preparers want you to know.
A portion of the property tax bill will be increasing in Montgomery County. This comes after two other suburban counties also voted to raise taxes. Madeleine Wright talked with homeowners.
The Delaware County Council on Wednesday voted to increase property taxes by 23%.
Delaware County Council voted Wednesday to approve a 23% property tax increase.
The IRS has adjusted tax brackets and dozens of other provisions for inflation. Here's how that will impact your taxes.
Former President Donald Trump has unveiled a flurry of proposed tax cuts aimed at seniors, homeowners, tipped workers and more.
The Upper Darby Township council voted to pass a controversial 1% earned income tax for residents and for people who work in the township.
Philadelphia police are "monitoring developments overseas" after the United States and Israel began military strikes in Iran.
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
The U.S. and Israel are attacking Iran, which is responding with attacks on U.S. bases in the region, as President Trump confirms "major combat operations."
Expect temps in the mid-upper 50s with tons of sunshine on Saturday with a very nice spring feel to it.
Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree has been placed on leave as an investigation continues into a violent confrontation that followed a student anti-ICE walkout.
Philadelphia police are "monitoring developments overseas" after the United States and Israel began military strikes in Iran.
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
The U.S. and Israel are attacking Iran, which is responding with attacks on U.S. bases in the region, as President Trump confirms "major combat operations."
Expect temps in the mid-upper 50s with tons of sunshine on Saturday with a very nice spring feel to it.
Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree has been placed on leave as an investigation continues into a violent confrontation that followed a student anti-ICE walkout.
Philadelphia police are "monitoring developments overseas" after the United States and Israel began military strikes in Iran.
Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree has been placed on leave as an investigation continues into a violent confrontation that followed a student anti-ICE walkout.
A 30-year-old woman is in custody in connection with a shooting that left her roommate dead in South Philadelphia, police say.
One Montgomery County woman spoke with CBS News Philadelphia to detail how she found treatment that saved her life.
It's a huge update, years in the making, for anyone who parks a car in the city of Philadelphia. The city could soon be overhauling its courtesy tow system after settling a lawsuit.
Philadelphia police are "monitoring developments overseas" after the United States and Israel began military strikes in Iran.
Ewing Township police are looking for three women who allegedly vandalized a Wendy's resturant and tried to assault its employees.
Madison St. Rose is making a name for herself with the Princeton Tigers women's basketball team after overcoming a major health scare.
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.
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.
One Montgomery County woman spoke with CBS News Philadelphia to detail how she found treatment that saved her life.
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.
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.
Madison St. Rose is making a name for herself with the Princeton Tigers women's basketball team after overcoming a major health scare.
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.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
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.
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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.
The United States and Israel launched military strikes across Iran on Saturday morning, and Iran followed with retaliatory strikes targeting American bases across the Middle East. Ray Strickland reports.
Saturday is mild and a great day for a run, but we could have some wintry mix to kickstart Sunday. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s will return in the middle of next week. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast.
A woman is in custody in connection with a shooting that left another woman dead in South Philadelphia, police say.
Saturday is your day to get outside!! Temps in the mid-upper 50s with tons of sunshine will have a very nice spring feel to it, especially in the afternoon. Bille Kelly reports.
Three dozen swords and 50 arrowheads dating back nearly 4,000 years to the Bronze Age were seized in Philadelphia by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection earlier this month. Ross DiMattei reports.