Tax season is officially underway. Here's when you'll get your refund in 2026.
The IRS started accepting tax returns on Jan. 26. Here's everything you need to know about getting your tax refund.
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The IRS started accepting tax returns on Jan. 26. Here's everything you need to know about getting your tax refund.
Taxpayers can start filing their 2025 tax returns on Jan. 26, 2026, the IRS says.
Starting January 1, food-stamp recipients in five U.S. states will face restrictions on using the benefits to buy some sugary foods.
Leaders in Hempfield Township passed a budget on Monday with the first millage hike in more than 30 years.
With revenue declining and costs increasing, council members said they reached a compromise.
Both Pittsburgh City Council and the Pittsburgh School Board appear ready to increase taxes for property owners.
As Pittsburgh City Council tosses around the idea of tax hikes, the city controller said they are limited.
A proposed 30% tax increase is officially on the table for the Pittsburgh City Council.
One member of the Pittsburgh City Council is calling for an increase of 30%.
U.S. Sen. Jim Justice of West Virginia has agreed to pay nearly $5.2 million in overdue personal taxes.
One of western Pennsylvania's largest townships is bracing for its first property tax hike in more than 30 years.
A trail of debts that persisted during Jim Justice's time as West Virginia's governor has followed him to the U.S. Senate.
Many IRS workers are furloughed due to the government shutdown, but taxpayers are still required to file their extensions this week.
The IRS on Thursday announced adjustments to the federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2026.
Next week, the electric vehicle tax credit will end, and if you're looking to buy a new car, you might need to act quickly.
The new tax cuts and spending law signed by President Trump on July 4 could provide savings for all income groups, an analysis finds.
President Trump pushed to eliminate taxes on Social Security. Does his "one big, beautiful bill" deliver?
The massive budget bill passed by the House includes new tax breaks for tipped workers and those who get overtime.
The greatest benefits would go to high-income households, while low-income families would see a much more modest boost, analyses show.
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.
President Trump says steep tariffs on U.S. imports will lead to lower taxes for Americans. Is he right?
Filing a tax extension is easy. But it's important to know what you're getting into, including what to do if you owe money to the IRS.
Most Americans don't know their own tax rate or what others pay to the IRS, yet most feel their taxes are too high.
IRS data shows that the average refund check so far is about $2,200, or $1,000 less than a year earlier. Here's what experts say.
As the Trump Administration laid off thousands of IRS employees right in the middle of tax season, it may take longer for you to get a return.
The bridge remains closed for now, but work will begin soon, and by late summer, it could reopen.
Communities with business districts and main streets in Allegheny County are eligible for money to help develop and strengthen them.
A cat started an apartment fire in Greensburg, Westmoreland County, that killed two other felines.
This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.
A Lawrence County caretaker was convicted of failing to renew a patient's medications, leading to a fatal seizure in 2021.
The bridge remains closed for now, but work will begin soon, and by late summer, it could reopen.
Communities with business districts and main streets in Allegheny County are eligible for money to help develop and strengthen them.
A cat started an apartment fire in Greensburg, Westmoreland County, that killed two other felines.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.
Last week, the Pentagon said it may block military members from using tuition aid at many top universities across the country, including Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. Chris Hoffman reports.
After setting social media abuzz by saying aliens were real, former President Barack Obama said he didn't see evidence that aliens "have made contact with us."
President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in December at Mar-a-Lago with Mr. Trump saying the U.S. would support strikes if no deal was made with Iran.
With the deep fryers warming up for the start of Lenten fish fries on Wednesday, you've likely noticed the price you're paying has gone up over the last few years.
When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.
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.
The rush for roses is on with Valentine's Day this weekend, and making sure you're getting the best deal is crucial.
More than 30 states have already enacted similar legislation.
If you see a giant wiener on wheels driving through Pittsburgh, don't be shocked, it's just the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile! Mikey Hood and Team PTL had a "frank" conversation with the driver!
It's the time of year when the green milkshakes, better known as the Shamrock Shake, return to McDonald's! PTL got a preview of the classic drink and learned that this year, all purchases are going toward a good cause!
As part of Black History Month, we highlight the story of how Anthony Cayce went from a crew member at the McDonald's in East Liberty to the owner and operator. He took time out of his day to talk to PTL's Daisy Jade.
The Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade is legendary, but before you start drinking your green beers, you can get a workout in! Troy Schooley and Michael Costello from P3R join PTL to talk about the Pittsburgh Parade Day Dash!
Pittsburgh Musical Theater is ready to raise the curtain on another spectacular performance of the classic "Annie!" Pittsburgh Today Live's Daisy Jade got an inside look of what theater-goers can expect from this performance!
It's no secret that many boroughs in the Mon Valley are riddled with abandoned and decaying homes.
The Beaver Valley could become the center of artificial intelligence infrastructure for the region.
The county has a new tool for tackling blighted homes across Allegheny County.
The Pennsylvania State Police's fire marshal unit in Greensburg is offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest in connection with a suspicious fire in August.
When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Baldwin-Whitehall will be playing as an independent while Aliquippa will move down to 3A this upcoming season.
Team Canada Head Coach Jon Cooper did not rule out Sidney Crosby for the remainder of the Olympics.
Bob Palko led West Allegheny to eight WPIAL championships and one PIAA state title in 24 seasons at the school.
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.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will return to Pittsburgh this spring.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
More extras are needed for "Mayor of Kingstown" when the show films its fifth and final season in Pittsburgh.
Small community newspapers are under threat and fighting for their very existence. In Pittsburgh, media organizations are working together to better cover communities.
For more than a year, drivers have had to find an alternate route as the Panther Hollow Bridge remains closed, but on Thursday, some promising news made it seem as if it will reopen earlier than expected. Jessica Riley reports.
Communities with business districts and main streets in Allegheny County are eligible for money to help develop and strengthen them.
Schools are ending partnerships with the photo company Lifetouch after it came under fire for its connection to convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to the Mt. Pleasant Area School District, any photos scheduled for the spring have been canceled and they are looking for a new vendor for the 2026-27 school year.
A cat started an apartment fire in Greensburg, Westmoreland County, authorities said.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
