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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.
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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.
San Jose State University's Professor Annette Nellen, director of the Master of Science in Taxation Program, gives some guidance to taxpayers this year on questions that they might have, as well as some of the changes that might be impacting them.
The San Francisco Unified School District is apologizing to teachers and other district employees after admitting that it did not file three quarterly wage reports with the State last year, impacting tax returns and refunds.
The IRS announced Friday that most relief checks issued by states last year aren't subject to federal taxes, providing 11th hour guidance as tax returns start to pour in.
Tax agency said it is trying to determine whether tax rebates, issued in many states last year, count as income.
A Fresno tax preparer and former employee of the Internal Revenue Service was found guilty Thursday of filing false and fraudulent tax returns for clients and for herself.
CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger has some insight on filing your tax return for 2022.
Many tax benefits instituted during the pandemic have lapsed, which means some people could see smaller refunds.
COVID and the policies to help fight its economic implications have put the IRS far behind in its processing of tax returns.
The California Supreme Court in San Francisco on Thursday struck down a state law that would have required President Donald Trump to release his tax returns in order to be listed on the state's primary ballot.
California's Supreme Court justices seemed skeptical Wednesday of a state law requiring President Donald Trump to disclose his tax returns if he wants to be a candidate in the state's primary election next spring.
A U.S. judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a California law aimed at forcing President Donald Trump to release his personal income tax returns in order to appear on the 2020 primary ballot.
A federal judge on Thursday handed President Donald Trump a victory in his effort to keep his financial information secret, siding with his campaign's effort to block a California law requiring presidential candidates to release their tax returns.
California financier and liberal activist Tom Steyer had promised to release his tax forms once he entered the race for president. On Thursday, he followed through by posting more than 2,600 pages of records to his website.
The Trump campaign and Republican Party sued California on Tuesday over a new law requiring presidential candidates to release their tax returns to run in the state's primary.
Four California voters have sued to block a new state law aimed at forcing Republican President Donald Trump to release his personal income tax returns.
California's Democratic governor signed a law Tuesday requiring presidential candidates to release their tax returns to appear on the state's primary ballot, a move aimed squarely at Republican President Donald Trump.
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has released 15 years of tax returns, including her returns for 2018.
Two California Democrats said Thursday they'll bring back legislation that would require presidential candidates to release their tax returns before they could appear on the ballot in the largest U.S. state.
The U.S. treasury secretary says President Donald Trump "has no intention" of releasing his taxes returns to the public.
Democratic lawmakers and activists plan to hit the streets Saturday at Tax Day protests around the country and demand President Donald Trump release his tax returns.
These seven strange and arcade deductions might help you lower your tax burden this year.
Two Bay Area lawmakers are proposing legislation that may prevent Donald Trump from showing up on the ballot in 2020, if he continues to avoid releasing his tax returns.
TurboTax, the country's most popular do-it-yourself tax preparation software, halted processing state tax returns for about 24 hours because of a spike in fraudulent filings.
Review your tax situation now so you have some idea what tax bracket you will fall into this year and decide whether you want to do the long 1040 or the short 1040EZ.
California is one of the top fly-fishing destinations of the nation, especially when it comes to wild trout. But as climate change continues to warm our rivers, the pressure is growing on California's cold-water fish.
The San Francisco 49ers took Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams with the 11th pick in the NFL draft.
A change in leadership at the Oakland Unified School District is coming as Superintendent Dr. Kyla Johnson-Trammell announced that she is stepping away at the end of the school year.
It was a problem with no clear solution: thousands of school-issued laptops, all out of commission.
Thursday, the first curbside chargers were installed on Fillmore Street, with plans to scale the program to hundreds — and potentially thousands — more.
California is one of the top fly-fishing destinations of the nation, especially when it comes to wild trout. But as climate change continues to warm our rivers, the pressure is growing on California's cold-water fish.
A change in leadership at the Oakland Unified School District is coming as Superintendent Dr. Kyla Johnson-Trammell announced that she is stepping away at the end of the school year.
It was a problem with no clear solution: thousands of school-issued laptops, all out of commission.
Thursday, the first curbside chargers were installed on Fillmore Street, with plans to scale the program to hundreds — and potentially thousands — more.
The parents of 19-year-old Krysta Tsukahara, Carl and Noelle, are sharing the story of their daughter for the first time since the fatal Tesla Cybertruck crash in Piedmont.
Thursday, the first curbside chargers were installed on Fillmore Street, with plans to scale the program to hundreds — and potentially thousands — more.
A federal judge in California issued a preliminary injunction Thursday blocking the Trump administration from pulling funds from so-called "sanctuary cities" in response to a lawsuit brought by San Francisco and other local governments across the U.S.
Stabilization center will be open 24/7 in the city's Tenderloin.
Part of the new strategy includes redeploying Transit Fare Inspectors (TFIs) in a way to make them more visible throughout the MUNI system.
After years of declining ridership and public criticism over safety concerns, BART officials said a recent drop in crime is a sign their efforts are working.
A change in leadership at the Oakland Unified School District is coming as Superintendent Dr. Kyla Johnson-Trammell announced that she is stepping away at the end of the school year.
It was a problem with no clear solution: thousands of school-issued laptops, all out of commission.
The parents of 19-year-old Krysta Tsukahara, Carl and Noelle, are sharing the story of their daughter for the first time since the fatal Tesla Cybertruck crash in Piedmont.
Oakland police are investigating a shooting that left one person dead on a busy commercial corridor Wednesday night.
Two men who allegedly robbed a Concord credit union on Monday and led police on a chase to San Jose, where one of the suspects was shot, have been charged with multiple crimes.
Two men who allegedly robbed a Concord credit union on Monday and led police on a chase to San Jose, where one of the suspects was shot, have been charged with multiple crimes.
After years of declining ridership and public criticism over safety concerns, BART officials said a recent drop in crime is a sign their efforts are working.
Health officials in the South Bay have ordered a Whole Foods Market location in Cupertino to temporarily close for repairs due to a vermin infestation.
A Morgan Hill man was arrested and is facing a hate crime charge after he allegedly attacked Muslim worshippers during Ramadan.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced that three Bay Area locations will be open on Saturday, May 3, ahead of the looming federal enforcement deadline for Real ID.
Mendocino County is offering employees up to $25,000 to voluntarily resign in the wake of budget shortfalls, according to a memo sent to county staff Wednesday.
Authorities on the Northern California coast are investigating multiple incidents of hazardous materials being dumped along Highway 101 in Mendocino County, saying that a construction firm in the Bay Area could be responsible.
One of the teen girls who survived a deadly Marin County crash last week was released from the hospital on Tuesday, a family spokesperson said.
Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco is leading the development project in Northern Novato.
School officials in Marin County released the identities of four teens who were killed and two teens who were injured in a vehicle crash Friday evening.
The San Francisco 49ers took Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams with the 11th pick in the NFL draft.
Shea Langeliers had four hits and Nick Kurtz drove in a run with a base hit his first time up in his major-league debut to help the Athletics beat Texas 5-2 on Wednesday.
Jalen Green made eight 3-pointers and scored 38 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 109-94 win over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night in a testy matchup to even the first-round Western Conference series at one game apiece.
Wilmer Flores hit a two-run single in the sixth inning to back another strong start by Giants ace Logan Webb, and San Francisco beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 on Wednesday night.
Marcus Semien hit a three-run homer and drove in four runs, leading the Texas Rangers over the Athletics 8-5 on Tuesday night.
The parents of 19-year-old Krysta Tsukahara, Carl and Noelle, are sharing the story of their daughter for the first time since the fatal Tesla Cybertruck crash in Piedmont.
Oakland police are investigating a shooting that left one person dead on a busy commercial corridor Wednesday night.
A federal judge in California issued a preliminary injunction Thursday blocking the Trump administration from pulling funds from so-called "sanctuary cities" in response to a lawsuit brought by San Francisco and other local governments across the U.S.
Stabilization center will be open 24/7 in the city's Tenderloin.
Two men who allegedly robbed a Concord credit union on Monday and led police on a chase to San Jose, where one of the suspects was shot, have been charged with multiple crimes.
It was a problem with no clear solution: thousands of school-issued laptops, all out of commission.
The EU has hit Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of euros in fines as it steps up enforcement of the European Union's Digital Markets Act.
U.S. Department of Justice attorneys are seeking to impose sweeping penalties on Google after a court ruled the tech giant is a monopoly.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
The ruling involving Google's online ad technology follows a similar case last year in which Google's search engine was declared a monopoly.
California officials said bird flu testing has not stopped, despite social media rumors.
Health officials in the South Bay have ordered a Whole Foods Market location in Cupertino to temporarily close for repairs due to a vermin infestation.
Californians can now buy opioid reversal drugs directly from the state under a program aimed at making the life-saving medication less expensive and more accessible.
The Affordable Care Act requires health insurers and group health plans to cover certain preventive-care services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force at no cost to patients.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
A federal judge in California issued a preliminary injunction Thursday blocking the Trump administration from pulling funds from so-called "sanctuary cities" in response to a lawsuit brought by San Francisco and other local governments across the U.S.
President Trump signed an executive order that directed the Pentagon to develop a policy that would bar transgender people from serving in the military.
Mendocino County is offering employees up to $25,000 to voluntarily resign in the wake of budget shortfalls, according to a memo sent to county staff Wednesday.
Berkeley City Manager Paul Buddenhagen initiated a citywide hiring freeze Monday in order to help address a budget deficit heading into the next fiscal year.
An Oakland business owner said she is optimistic that recovery is on the way, with Mayor-Elect Barbara Lee set to take office.
The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled the country's 2010 Equality Act defines a woman as someone born biologically female in a potential landmark case for transgender rights.
The Trump administration is gearing up to investigate schools for potential Title IX violations for allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports, including San Jose State.
The NCAA updated its policy one day after the administration's order banning transgender athletes from competing on female teams.
The order directs that federally-run insurance programs, including TRICARE and Medicaid, exclude coverage for gender-affirming care for those under 19.
A Milpitas man convicted in the 2021 domestic violence murder of his transgender partner has been sentenced, prosecutors said.
On Wednesday, organizers said that the cost to hold the event has increased each year for the last four years.
DJ Habibeats Is a Bay Area native spearheading a booming cultural movement by blending Middle Eastern sounds, with countless cultural mixes.
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
Nearly three dozen art and community grassroots organizations are scrambling to figure out how to stay afloat financially after San Francisco rescinded their promises of funding amid a widening scandal at the city's Human Rights Commission.
In a unanimous vote, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors established the Castro Upper Market Entertainment Zone.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
California is one of the top fly-fishing destinations of the nation, especially when it comes to wild trout. But as climate change continues to warm our rivers, the pressure is growing on California's cold-water fish.
A North Bay community continues to grieve after four high school students died in a car crash last week.
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A change in leadership at the Oakland Unified School District is coming as Superintendent Dr. Kyla Johnson-Trammell announced that she is stepping away at the end of the school year.
Reporter Itay Hod shows us how students are saving the district money and getting jobs skills by fixing damaged electronics.
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.