![Woman frightened by taxes](https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2017/09/12/fdae6b74-7e2f-4bca-b57c-11508a372e65/thumbnail/640x360/ae07ef810d416f0744a3d231fa011c4b/istock-000021288457-large.jpg?v=d8f7565ef3e8b72561ee316b5993cbf9#)
How to protect yourself from a tax-cheating spouse
You could easily end up in hot water with the IRS, but you can get relief from any tax due or penalties
Watch CBS News
You could easily end up in hot water with the IRS, but you can get relief from any tax due or penalties
Rapper DMX has been arrested in New York on federal tax fraud charges
The owner of hundreds of New York City yellow cabs is held on tax fraud and grand larceny charges
President Trump's budget calls for new eligibility restrictions on immigrants not legally authorized to work in the U.S.
An IRS tool individuals use to add info to the federal aid form got breached, making the process even more cumbersome
The former "Jersey Shore" star is accused of falsifying records and tax evasion
The odds of having your tax return scrutinized may be low now, but not zero -- and will likely go back up again
The IRS warns that a scam it uncovered last year involving corporate payroll departments continues to steal tax refunds
But critics worry that the agency is struggling to keep up with the rapidly increasing number of cases
It's that time again when tax-fraud schemes start popping up everywhere -- here's what to be on the lookout for
Many early-filing Americans looking for quick extra cash will be disappointed in 2017 -- will you be among them?
The Department of Justice has charged 61 people for their alleged involvement in a multimillion-dollar IRS impersonation scam. CBS News Justice Correspondent Paula Reid spoke to CBSN from Washington about the case.
Police say fake call centers made nearly $55 million off Americans using fraudulent threats
Spanish soccer star handed 21-month prison sentence by Barcelona court, but he'll avoid time behind bars
Officials: Raids were carried out with the assistance of the police anti-corruption unit and 25 information technology experts
IRS estimated group of men were able to fraudulently obtain at least $28.2 million in actual refunds using 29,000 separate stolen identities
The agency has suspended the use of its "IP PIN tool" after finding that even this system has been compromised
Both companies are among those that have released thousands of employees' W-2s to email fraudsters
Princess Cristina testifies that her husband paid all the bills and she "didn't get involved in that"
The U.S. attorney's office says 37-year-old Raheem McClain, of Ozark, was charged in a three-count indictment that was unsealed Tuesday
Fraudsters want to get tax filers' data any way they can, including through CEOs and HR departments
Scammers target taxpayers online; here's what to look out for
If you get hit by this fast-rising form of ID theft, the IRS has steps you can take to undo its damage
Nearly a million people have received phony calls from fake IRS agents, who have stolen more than $26 million
50-year-old princess and her husband are the first royal family member to face criminal charges since the monarchy was restored in 1975
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, faces federal charges of mail fraud and aggravated identity theft.
U.S. assessments are that Iran will not seek to disrupt ongoing cease-fire negotiations in Doha aimed at ending the Hamas-Israel war.
Judge Kenneth King is ordered to attend training "to address the underlying issues that contributed to this incident," according to 36th District Court Chief Judge William McConico.
"There's no doubt that control of the House runs through New York and runs specifically through the Hudson Valley," said New York Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan.
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
Many million-dollar properties are no longer considered luxury homes, with almost 1 in 10 U.S. houses costing at least that.
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
A U.S. district judge said in her ruling that FuboTV was likely to be successful in proving that the joint venture would violate antitrust laws.
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor.
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
The landscape is changing radically for Americans buying and selling property, as well as for real estate agents.
A U.S. district judge said in her ruling that FuboTV was likely to be successful in proving that the joint venture would violate antitrust laws.
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
The landscape is changing radically for Americans buying and selling property, as well as for real estate agents.
Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor.
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
"There's no doubt that control of the House runs through New York and runs specifically through the Hudson Valley," said New York Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
Alternatives to the often dreaded pap smear may be on the way for cervical cancer screenings. Here's what to know.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
ABC News Australia's Nate Byrne is being praised both for how he handled the on-air panic attack as well as the visibility he's bringing to mental health.
Hundreds of thousands of the tiny wind-soaring and itch-inducing critters can fall from trees every day and are packed with a venom that can paralyze prey 166,000 times their size.
A 19-year-old giant panda named Ying Ying has given birth to twins, becoming the oldest known first-time panda mom.
The Butler County native has been in Russian prison since 2021.
The HMS Hawke was torpedoed by a German U-boat on October 15, 1913. Just 70 sailors survived.
Chinese-based tour operators said North Korea will soon allow visitors to the mountainous northern city of Samjiyon.
The woman was found dead "because of being constricted and bitten by the snake," a police spokesman said.
Jools Lebron is taking TikTok by storm with her "demure" videos, transforming a simple word into a powerful statement on confidence and mindfulness. We looked into the trend.
Jools Lebron's viral TikTok videos have given new meaning to the word "demure." We break down what it means.
Academy Award-nominated actor Elliot Page and actress Hillary Baack star in the heartfelt film "Close to You," exploring themes of love, identity and the challenges of returning home.
Taylor Swift kicked off the latest leg of her record-breaking Eras Tour on Thursday, her first performance since canceling three shows in Vienna due to an alleged terror plot from ISIS. While Swift did not address the plot or cancellations, heightened security measures were in place.
Following a nine-month investigation into the death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry, five people, including two doctors, one of his assistants and an alleged drug dealer, have been criminally charged.
Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.
Artificial intelligence and misinformation remain a threat this election year. So how can you spot what's real and what's not? Darren Linvill, co-director of the Media Forensics Hub at Clemson University, joins CBS News with tips.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Iran has launched a sweeping, months-long cyberattack targeting both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, according to a new report by Google. Nicole Sganga has details.
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
There are hundreds of data centers across the U.S., most of which are run by big tech firms, and their seemingly endless rows of servers are consuming huge amounts of electricity. Ben Tracy takes a look at how one of those companies, Google, is turning to renewable energy sources to power them.
Hurricane Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean after drenching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now the storm is moving north into the Atlantic, where it's expected to continue strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn have more.
On July 24, a burning car was pushed over an embankment in Chico, California. Within three days, it became one of the 10 largest wildfires in state history. Within nine days, it was among the top four. Still burning at over 429,000 acres, firefighters continue to tackle the historic blaze. Using data from Cal Fire, CBS News put together an animation to show just how quickly and far the flames have spread.
There are plenty of considerations for those interested in making the investment, according to industry experts.
Joro spiders have hearts that are able to withstand the loud and bustling noises of big cities, according to a study published on Monday.
Susan Lorincz, a White woman accused of killing her neighbor Ajike "A.J." Owens, a Black woman, during a dispute in Ocala, Florida, has been found guilty of manslaughter.
Susan Lorincz, 60, faces up to 30 years in prison at sentencing for the shooting death of her neighbor, Ajike "A.J." Owens.
Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, faces federal charges of mail fraud and aggravated identity theft.
The manhunt for a convicted murderer who escaped from custody is over. Police found Ramone Alston early Friday morning at a hotel outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, more than a hundred miles from the Hillsborough hospital parking lot he ran from on Tuesday.
The escaped killer of a 1-year-old girl who fled from a medical transport van, Ramone Alston, was captured days later in a hotel in the Charlotte, N.C. suburb of Kannapolis, authorities said.
CBS News spoke with the astrophotographer behind the viral photo about his mission to drive people to look at the night sky before it changes "within the period of our lifetime."
Seventy-one days after launch, NASA finally nears a decision on whether Boeing's Starliner will return to Earth with, or without, a crew.
NASA held a press briefing Wednesday and announced a decision will be coming on how the Boeing Starlink capsule crew stuck at the International Space Station will proceed with their mission in space. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more.
The historic, privately financed space flight will carry humans above Earth's ice caps for the first time.
The Perseid meteor shower peaked in the night skies of Sunday into Monday, giving astronomy fans one of the best shows of 2024 as they looked to the skies.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News" with Major Garrett.
New rules go into effect this weekend that will change the way homes are bought and sold across country. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent tells us what this means for potential home buyers.
Illegal crossings are down at the southern border for the fifth straight month, according to the Department of Homeland Security. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with a national security wrap-up.
A new study finds that the average person experiences two rapid bursts of aging in their lifetime -- at ages 44 and 60. The research published in the journal "Nature Aging" examined age-related changes in the molecules of more than 100 adults. Stanford researcher Michael Snyder, co-author of the study, joins to discuss.
Hurricane Ernesto is barreling towards Bermuda after pummeling Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The Category 2 storm is expected to reach Bermuda by Saturday. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff reports from Hamilton, Bermuda.