Protect yourself and your tax refund from scams

Tax season is on top of us, and while many of you are ready to file your revenue, it is important to be aware of the ever-evolving world of tax fraud. This year, it's more important than ever to be informed and unsupervised. New research by McAfee, a Cybersecurity companysheds light on how common these […]
You can still lower your 2024 tax bill or boost your refund with these moves – CNBC

pra-chid | istock | Getty Images With the tax season going well, you may be eager to find strategies to cut taxes in 2024 or boost your refunds. However, there are limited options, especially in cases where we say it.”W-2 employee“Who earns wages, experts say. “There has been a 'very small' tax move last year,' […]
The IRS is firing thousands of workers. Will it affect your tax refund?

(Nexstar) – As the IRS fired thousands of employees on Thursday, many Americans may wonder whether their tax returns or refunds will be affected. Government officials who asked to remain anonymous confirmed news that the IRS culled 6,700 employees to Nexstar News Nation. This represents the latest mass churn amid the ongoing purge of federal […]
Will you get a tax refund this year? Experts have ideas on how to use the money

Please see what you are clicking on foxbusiness.com. During the ongoing 2025 tax filing season, the Internal Revenue Service lifted millions of tax refunds. According to the IRS, more than 8 million people received tax refunds during the 2025 season, with each of these refunds averaged $2,065. Getting taxpayers reimbursed, tackling their debts, stealing money […]
Elon Musk's DOGE presence at the IRS raises concerns about taxpayer data security, refund delays – CBS News

The existence of Elon Musk Cost Reduction Task Forcethe IRS' government efficiency department, has renewed concerns from democratic lawmakers about the safety of taxpayer information and whether group jobs could cause delays in receiving taxpayer refunds. is causing the in February 17th letter For the IRS, both Democrats, Sen. Ron Wyden and Elizabeth Warren, cite […]
California Unlikely to Follow Tennessee and Refund Property Taxes of Disaster Victims

California is unlikely to follow the Tennessee example of refunding property taxes for victims of natural disasters. As a local NBC affiliate WSMV-4 It has been reportedthe state has refunded 130% of property tax for those hit by Hurricane Helen (original emphasis): On Wednesday, Gov. Bill Lee signed a bill that would grant a 130% […]
What are this year's tax brackets? What they mean, key filing dates, when to expect a refund – The Columbus Dispatch

Happy Valentine's Day! While you are celebrating with your loved ones, don't forget the important dates two months from now. The tax season is in full swing, with only 60 days left on tax day, and most Americans want a refund after filing their taxes. Experts recommend taking the time to apply taxes to avoid […]
Where is my tax refund? – NPR

The IRS says it processed 11.7 million tax returns in the first week of the 2025 filing season. Here you can see a cart with documents at the IRS processing facility in Austin, Texas last September. Brandon Bell/Getty Images Hide captions Toggle caption Brandon Bell/Getty Images The IRS began accepting tax returns on January 27th. […]
Optimum owner Altice okayed raises for execs, won’t refund for MSG blackout

James Dolan's fierce contract match with the MSG network pulled out the best fat for top executives, but despite the Knicks and Rangers game being blacked out earlier this year, the refund was made refused to provide. Dennis Matthew, CEO of Optimum's parent company Altice USA, rose from $1 million to $1.55 million a year, […]
Will we EVER get a USAID refund?

Many Americans may see a refund as Elon Musk and the Government's Efficiency Bureau work to expose millions of taxpayer dollars wasted through government agencies like USAID I wonder if that's not the case. I hope President Donald Trump may actually abolish income tax. “I'm with you, I don't think it's going to happen,” Jill […]