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April 15 is the deadline to file your taxes, unless you live in one of the states the IRS is allowing people to request an extension due to natural disasters. CPA and Bankrate reporter Kemberley Washington shares some last-minute tax tips.
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.
Here are some tax deductions that are often overlooked. Medora Lee, a personal finance reporter with USA Today, joins CBS News with more details as the 2025 tax filing season comes to an end.
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.
The Internal Revenue Service is urging Americans to prepare for the 2025 tax filing season, beginning next week. Last year, roughly two-thirds of taxpayers got a refund and the average amount refunded was $3,100. CBS News contributor J.D. Durkin breaks it down.
Millions of Americans filed their taxes during the last two weeks of this year's tax season. Here's how to find out when you'll get your refund.
If you haven't filed your taxes yet, the deadline is quickly approaching with returns and extension requests due by Monday. IRS commissioner Danny Werfel joined CBS News to discuss tax season.
Americans still have a few days to file their 2023 taxes. The IRS says more than 90 million tax returns have been received as of March 29. Medora Lee, a personal finance reporter for USA Today, joins CBS News with tips on making the deadline.
As the tax season progresses, the IRS reports having received over 71.5 million tax returns, already issuing more than 49 million refunds to Americans. With the average refund amounting to $3,109, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger offers advice on how Americans can make the most of their tax refund.
Tax refunds so far are higher than last year, according to recent IRS data. Many Americans have big plans for the money.
Taxpayers saw their tax refunds shrink last year due to the expiration of pandemic benefits. But some people may get a boost in 2024.
The IRS says the official start of tax filing season will kick off on Jan. 29 this year, with taxpayers allowed to file until April 15 in most cases. CBS MoneyWatch associate managing editor Aimee Picchi has more on this year's tax schedule.
The end of the year means it's time to start looking ahead to tax season. Dan Geltrude, certified public accountant, joins CBS News to share steps you can take now to set yourself up for an easier time come April.
About 1.5 million Americans have until July 17 to get the unclaimed refunds, the tax agency says.
Millions of Americans wait until the last minute to file their taxes. Most will have a short wait to get their checks from the agency.
April 18 is the IRS deadline to file your 2022 tax returns. Certified public accountant and founder of Geltrude and Company, Dan Geltrude, discusses filing tips and what to do with your refund with CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers.
The average tax refund is shrinking this year, while more taxpayers owe money to the IRS.
What happens if you don't pay your taxes correctly or on time? David Ragland, certified financial planner and CEO of IRC Wealth, joins CBS News' Errol Barnett and Lana Zak with his insight.
Alicia Jegede, a CPA and founder of New Gen Financial Planning, discussed the potential benefits and drawbacks of married couples filing their taxes separately and jointly.
Some households could get a typical refund of almost $1,000 by filing their tax returns for 2019, tax collector says.
The tax deadline is just one week away. Richard Rubin, U.S. tax policy reporter from The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to discuss last-minute tips, how the IRS notifies filers of any issues and the status of the IRS' backlog.
By one estimate, roughly 70% of Americans worry about tax refunds this year, mainly because of expiring pandemic relief programs.
Amy Nofiziger, a fraud expert for AARP, says that as the deadline approaches, scammers, "know that we're stressed and that it's going to be easy manipulating us."
With the April 18 deadline to file taxes fast approaching, the IRS is warning this year's refund check will most likely be less than previous years. David Peters, a financial advisor and CPA, joined CBS News to discuss some last minute tips for those who have yet to file.
Over half of tax filers expect to receive refunds. Here's how to use that money to offset rising costs of everyday items.
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he met Thursday with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who immigration officials admitted was deported by error to El Salvador.
Law enforcement said the suspected shooter is the 20-year-old son of a Leon County sheriff's deputy and a student at FSU.
CBS News obtained court records showing a years-long custody battle between the birth parents of the suspect in Thursday's mass shooting at Florida State University.
Victor Perez had autism, cerebral palsy and was nonverbal, though there is no indication the responding officers were aware of that.
The White House is starting to rebuild the National Security Council with aides top officials believe are staunchly aligned with President Trump's agenda.
Food safety inspections would be left to state and local authorities under the plan being developed by the FDA.
A cable car accident on a mountain near Naples left at least four people dead and one critically injured, according to officials in southern Italy.
Luigi Mangione will be eligible for the death penalty if convicted as charged.
U.S. airstrikes targeting an oil port held by Yemen's Houthi rebels killed dozens and wounded more than 100 others, the group says.
Victor Perez had autism, cerebral palsy and was nonverbal, though there is no indication the responding officers were aware of that.
When Aaron Friar and his teenage daughter, Ellie, go missing in Medford, Oregon, Det. Bill Ford takes one of the suspects out for a cigarette break. It would break the case.
Marvin Roberts alleges police acted with a racial bias in a case in which he and three other Indigenous men spent nearly two decades in prison.
Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke to reporters Thursday after serving a catered lunch to Harrisburg firefighters in thanks for their role in responding to the blaze.
CBS News obtained court records showing a years-long custody battle between the birth parents of the suspect in Thursday's mass shooting at Florida State University.
Rated as one of the top 10 most popular cars sold in the U.S. in 2024, the Civic model is currently sourced in both countries.
President Trump has suggested stripping Harvard of its tax-exempt status, a step that experts say would be unusual and face legal challenges.
A new study from SmartAsset reveals varied increases in grocery prices depending on where you live.
Shein and Temu, known for their low-cost items, say they'll raise prices starting April 25 after Trump ended an import loophole.
The ruling involving Google's online ad technology follows a similar case last year in which Google's search engine was declared a monopoly.
A federal judge has imposed new restrictions on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to Social Security systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans.
The White House is starting to rebuild the National Security Council with aides top officials believe are staunchly aligned with President Trump's agenda.
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he met Thursday with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who immigration officials admitted was deported by error to El Salvador.
President Trump is downsizing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Florida legislature has been considering the removal of a gun control law passed after the 2018 massacre in Parkland in which 17 people were killed in a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
There may soon be a new medication option for losing weight. Eli Lilly's experimental pill appears to work as well as the injected drug Ozempic to lower the weight of diabetes patients. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Some employees working on the CDC's measles response were warned they could face layoffs.
Food safety inspections would be left to state and local authorities under the plan being developed by the FDA.
Eli Lilly and Co., the maker of Zepbound and Mounjaro, announced a successful Phase 3 trial for a once-daily GLP-1 pill for diabetes and weight loss.
A KFF Health News analysis underscores how the NIH funding terminations have spared no part of the country, politically or geographically.
A Japanese bus driver with 29 years of service lost his retirement package worth $84,000 after being fired for stealing $7 from passengers' fares.
A cable car accident on a mountain near Naples left at least four people dead and one critically injured, according to officials in southern Italy.
U.S. airstrikes targeting an oil port held by Yemen's Houthi rebels killed dozens and wounded more than 100 others, the group says.
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he met Thursday with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who immigration officials admitted was deported by error to El Salvador.
A U.S. veteran was fatally shot after he hijacked a small passenger plane in Belize.
Skye P. Marshall also worked in the pharmaceutical industry before she pursued acting. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about the transition and starring in the legal drama, "Matlock."
Skye P. Marshall joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to preview the explosive finale of "Matlock," share what it's like working with Kathy Bates, and react to Olympia's discovery of Matty's secret.
Hollywood legend James Brolin stars as a tough Texas rancher in "Ransom Canyon," a modern Western about land, loyalty, and legacy. The series follows three families caught in a power struggle over their hometown's future.
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan discussed their genre-blending new film, "Sinners," which follows twin brothers in the 1930s Deep South.
A federal judge ruled Thursday that Google is a monopolist in markets for online advertising technology. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has the details.
A national lost-and-found database run by the nonprofit Petco Love has helped reunite more than 100,000 families with missing animals.
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.
The ruling involving Google's online ad technology follows a similar case last year in which Google's search engine was declared a monopoly.
Love Lost is a national lost-and-found pet database run by the nonprofit Petco Love. CBS News consumer correspondent Ash-har Quraishi shows how it's using AI and new technology to help reunite pet owners with their furry friends.
Colossal Biosciences says it successfully gene-edited gray wolves to carry traits of the extinct dire wolf. Founder and CEO Ben Lamm and Chief Science Officer Beth Shapiro discuss the research and rising controversy.
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
Relatively little is known about Denisovans, an extinct group of human cousins that interacted with Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.
Two people were killed and six others were hurt in a mass shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee on Thursday, police said. The suspect has been identified as a 20-year-old student and son of a sheriff's deputy who used his stepmother's former service weapon, investigators said. CBS News' Kati Weiss and Natalie Brand have the latest details on the case. Mary Ellen O'Toole, a retired FBI special agent and behavioral profiler, joins with more analysis.
When Aaron Friar and his teenage daughter, Ellie, go missing in Medford, Oregon, Det. Bill Ford takes one of the suspects out for a cigarette break. It would break the case.
Videos on social media capture the terrifying moments when a gunman opened fire on the Florida State University campus. Police say the suspect is a 20-year-old FSU student.
A suspect is in custody following a mass shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee. Authorities say two people are dead. CBS News Tallahassee affiliate WCTV journalist Jacob Murphey has the latest.
The Department of Justice said in a filing Thursday that George Santos is approaching his April 25 sentencing with "belligerence" in recent social media posts.
Astronomers say they have discovered "the strongest evidence yet" of life on a distant planet, although, they stress that more research is needed. Chief astronomer and planetarium director of the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
A day after her flight to space, Gayle King speaks with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois about how the trip has changed her.
Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen talk to "CBS Mornings" about how the Blue Origin spaceflight changed them for the better.
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, who before her spaceflight admitted that she's a nervous flyer, said she has a new confidence following her journey and revealed if she would do it again.
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
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 into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Two people were killed and six others were hurt in a mass shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee on Thursday, police said. The suspect has been identified as a 20-year-old student and son of a sheriff's deputy who used his stepmother's former service weapon, investigators said. CBS News' Kati Weiss and Natalie Brand have the latest details on the case. Mary Ellen O'Toole, a retired FBI special agent and behavioral profiler, joins with more analysis.
On Monday, runners will compete in the world's oldest continually run marathon — the Boston Marathon. On this day in 1972, women were officially allowed to compete for the first time. But it wasn't the first time a woman ran the race. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Astronomers announced they had detected the most promising "hints" of potential life on a planet beyond our solar system. Cambridge University astrophysicist Nikku Madhusudhan, one of the scientists who led the research, joins to discuss.
The U.S. has the worst maternal mortality rate of developed countries. New numbers show Black women are three and a half times more likely to die than white women from childbirth and other pregnancy-related causes. Elise Preston reports.
The Trump administration is engaged in several different immigration-related battles. In one, lawyers for five Venezuelan men being held in Texas warned a judge that the government appears poised to remove more migrants under the wartime Alien Enemies Act. Scott MacFarlane has details.