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How Soon Will You Get Your IRS Refund?
When taxpayers come to a tax preparer for assistance, they've got one basic question, says Jackson Hewitt tax preparer Joseph O'Rourke.
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When taxpayers come to a tax preparer for assistance, they've got one basic question, says Jackson Hewitt tax preparer Joseph O'Rourke.
Gasoline prices continue to rise this week and the price could go higher if lawmakers approve Gov. Tom Corbett's plan to raise the cap on the state's oil franchise tax.
For the first time, everyone can see just what they'll be paying in new property taxes on the Allegheny County Assessment website.
If you live in Allegheny County, you're probably expecting a higher tax bill after the most recent round of property assessments.
The city of Jeannette has been struggling financially for years, and a decreasing population has been causing an eroding tax base.
Allegheny County taxpayers will pay more in taxes than the law allows, according to a charge made by County Controller Chelsa Wagner on Thursday.
Here's a recap of the Wednesday edition of the KDKA Afternoon News.
It takes a lot to keep a town going. So, Greentree became concerned when its tax receipts came up $90,000 short last summer, and then truly alarmed when the money stopped coming in completely.
Here are some of the highlight's from the Thursday edition of the KDKA Afternoon News, in case you missed anything.
Hoping to get a tax refund quickly this year? Forget it.
All it needs now is the President's signature. Late Tuesday night, the House of Representatives approved a bill to avert the Fiscal Cliff.
Racing against the clock, the White House reached agreement with congressional Republicans late Monday on a deal to prevent across-the-board tax increases and spending cuts to government programs from taking effect at midnight, according to administration and Senate Democratic officials.
President Obama, Vice President Biden, and Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell made one last stab to avoid higher taxes on everyone, scheduled to take effect at midnight tonight.
If you need help preparing your taxes this year, the time to call a pro is now. Starting early can help you catch deductions you might have missed in the past.
Slowly but surely the economy is picking up steam. Today's job numbers are another data point that Barack Obama and Democrats have put the country on a path to recovery from the economic carnage of the Bush Administration.
In June of last year, the Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act. As I wrote, this is the Greatest Tax Ever! I was thrilled to get a notice this year that I was getting a rebate check from my health insurance company.
City of Pittsburgh property owners could end up with higher tax rates on their property. That is a proposal by the Pittsburgh Public School superintendent. It's part of a plan to have enough money on hand to refund those who win their reassessment appeals.
Here's a recap of the Tuesday edition of the KDKA Afternoon News.
With one month to go before we reach the fiscal cliff, Republicans are going to have to figure out how to do something serious for a change instead of grandstanding and avoiding specifics.
Speaker John Boehner believes he holds a strong hand in fiscal cliff and debt limit talks. He is, once again, taking the global economy hostage and playing politics with the U.S. debt limit.
Obama is hoping to promote the discussion of the Bush tax cut extensions by getting people hooked on the topic and by getting them to use the #My2K hashtag on Twitter.
Most Americans who traveled during this Thanksgiving holiday came face to face with an American reality: while there is much to be thankful for, our infrastructure is not one of those things.
The Buck Starts Here wishes a happy Thanksgiving to our readers. For progressives there is much to be thankful for this year.
Grover is the ultimate in single interest constituencies in Washington. He is not accountable to anybody. He does not disclose who funds him, who pays him to do what he does or how much he is paid to blackmail GOP Members of Congress to sign his pledge not to raise taxes.
If Republicans, as a political party, continue this hostility toward science then they do not understand the driving force that science and innovation play in our economy. It also is another proof point in the case that Democrats made about Republican math not adding up.
A former classmate told CBS News that Thomas Matthew Crooks, the man who shot former President Donald Trump, tried out for Bethel Park High School's varsity rifle team.
The department entered into a partnership with uAspire to help families fill out financial aid applications.
The chief said the woman left the road on State Route 88 and ended up in the river.
As investigations continue into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, the Butler Farm Show issued a statement.
If you've ever noticed a difference in humidity from higher vegetation to lower vegetation, it's something known as "corn sweat."
A former classmate told CBS News that Thomas Matthew Crooks, the man who shot former President Donald Trump, tried out for Bethel Park High School's varsity rifle team.
The department entered into a partnership with uAspire to help families fill out financial aid applications.
The chief said the woman left the road on State Route 88 and ended up in the river.
As investigations continue into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, the Butler Farm Show issued a statement.
If you've ever noticed a difference in humidity from higher vegetation to lower vegetation, it's something known as "corn sweat."
KDKA-TV's Barry Pintar talked to Pittsburghers on Friday about the news.
Biden campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon denied reports the president is considering leaving 2024 presidential race against Trump.
The House Oversight Committee refused to push back the date of U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle's testimony.
Experts say not enough is yet known about the parents of gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks, who have been cooperating with investigators.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
A restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh was ordered to close for the second time this year.
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A Pittsburgh doctor explains the dangers of expired car seats.
The health department issued a consumer alert for Coraopolis Cash Market,
Fans looking for tickets to the game will need to buy season tickets, a mini-plan, or group tickets.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Katie was at the I'Dill Pickle tent at Picklesburgh checking out the world-famous "Meat Monster," which is a hot dog inside a pickle, wrapped in bacon.
Boaz was at the Pittsburgh Pickle Company today and he showed us one of the big reasons our city is known to some as the town of fermentation.
A couple of brave folks were bobbing for pickles on PTL this morning at Picklesburgh 2024!
Rachel Rennebeck and John Chamberlin, the hosts of the Ya Jagoff Podcast, helped us organize a pickle juice drinking contest on PTL!
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed legislation aimed at saving pharmacies from going out of business.
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is initiating new patrols Downtown focused on smoke shops and the street activity around them.
Columbia Gas wants to abandon service to the Burhan-Crouse Funeral Home.
Leaders in Pittsburgh have taken the first step toward preventing the random Downtown attacks the city has seen on innocent people.
Pittsburgh's public safety director said the system fails to address the underlying problems of homelessness, addiction and mental illness.
Health challenges like cancer and heart attacks have knocked down Ronald Davis, but he continues to not just get back up, but keep moving.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
In the aftermath of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, medics, doctors, and nurses jumped into action to treat the wounded.
A Baldwin resident has been hospitalized with Allegheny County's first human case of West Nile virus this year.
Rite Aid, which has already closed hundreds of stores, is shutting more locations in Michigan and Ohio.
Gonzales hit the winning RBI single in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from a three-run deficit for an 8-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Aaron Rodgers knows all eyes are on him.
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is one of the best pro athletes of the 21st century, according to ESPN.
The tee shot is critical on the 10th hole with bunkers strategically placed on both sides of the fairway.
The Pirates will start the season on the road but will face the Yankees in their first homestand in 2025.
NASA is canceling a water-seeking moon rover because of cost overruns and launch delays.
A lifelong Pittsburgher has been named the new general manager of Kennywood.
The multi-year partnership begins this season.
KDKA-TV talked exclusively with Takahiro Mori, vice chairman of Nippon Steel and the head of its global operations, about the proposed deal.
The popular Pittsburgh spot was praised for its pepperoni size and its unique crust.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
"Dance Moms" star Christi Lukasiak is facing DUI charges after a crash in Westmoreland County last month.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Emergency crews had to pull a woman and her vehicle from the Monongahela County in Speers Borough on Friday.
The Butler Farm Show Board of Directors issued a statement one week following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. KDKA's Chilekasi Adele has the latest.
If you've been on a walk or a hike on a hot summer's day, you've no doubt noticed a difference in heat and humidity from low vegetation to high vegetation. Ray Petelin explains the science behind "corn sweat."
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Carl Lam’s forecast!
A man was found unresponsive after he crashed his motorcycle on Route 51 on Friday night.
KDKA-TV had a busy day on Friday at Picklesburgh in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Cranberry Township police asked all residents to shelter in place and lock their doors while they searched for a "suspicious person."
People in the Pittsburgh area are cleaning up after storms rolled through on Wednesday.
To celebrate a company-wide Community Day, KDKA held a food donation drive for the people who need the most help in our area. The Talk Pittsburgh team loaded the donations up and took them over to Jubilee Kitchen. Here's a look!
Residents in Western Pennsylvania are cleaning up after storms rolled through the region on Monday.