Taxes

The Trump administration plans to eliminate the IRS’ Direct File program, an electronic system for filing tax returns directly to the agency for free.

According to the IRS, a majority of taxpayers get a refund — NBC 7 and Telemundo 20’s Tania Luviano-Hurwitz has tips on how to spend that money.

Immigration law expert Elizabeth Ricci says that undocumented immigrants who pay taxes may stop filing for fear of being deported. 

Like millions of American citizens and immigrants, Ivan filed his taxes last year. But Ivan, 54, a Massachusetts resident who hails from Colombia, is worried a recent agreement between the IRS and Immigration and Customs Enforcement means he is in danger of being deported for doing what he believed was the right thing. And if taxpayers like Ivan decide not to file...

Who has free stuff on ‘Tax Day?’ Here’s a list of freebies on April 15.

You have options if you can’t pay your taxes by April 15, according to the IRS. Here’s what taxpayers need to know.

Thousands of IRS employees have lost their jobs as part of DOGE’s spending cuts, and the layoffs could affect essential agency functions during tax season.

Tax expert Karla Dennis joins California Live’s Jessica Vilchis to share essential tips, common mistakes to avoid, and ways to make filing easier. The 25-year veteran answers viewers’ burning questions to help tackle tax season like the pros!

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Republican senators unveiled a budget proposal Wednesday that’s central to President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda of tax breaks, spending cuts and border security, but they’re delaying some of the most difficult decisions, including how to pay for the multitrillion-dollar package. Trump hosted Senate Republicans at the White House as they charge ahead to pass the framework by week’s end....

The San Diego Foundation Wednesday awarded $130,000 in grants to several local organizations to support free tax preparation services for low-income families in San Diego County. The grants are intended to help ensure eligible families can claim tax benefits, including the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit, among others. “By helping families claim their full tax credits and…

You might be entitled to $1,400 in stimulus check money, but you’ll have to file a 2021 tax return to claim it.

Many undocumented immigrants are wondering whether they should file taxes this year, fearful of possible deportation.

As the IRS faces cutbacks, some taxpayers are weighing whether to file returns this season. But penalties can be costly, experts say.

If Congress doesn’t address the soon-expiring expanded child tax credit, parents could see a higher tax bill in the coming years.

California Live’s Jessica Vilchis sits down with enrolled tax agent, Karla Dennis, to learn about crucial credits and deductions that can save Californians thousands of dollars on their annual tax filings. From a new childcare credit to the must-know basics of medical expenses, these tricks will make tax season a breeze.

The sweeping changes in the federal government, have many U.S taxpayers questioning the security of their returns. NBC 7’s M. G. Perez shows us how a local non-profit is reaching out to those who need support the most.

Community organizations join California State Senator Steve Padilla in free tax preparation for people who earned less than $67,000 last year.

Nearly one-third of Americans procrastinate filing their taxes. But here’s why you shouldn’t wait this season, experts say.

DOGE wants access to filers’ data, and the commerce secretary says Trump wants to scrap the IRS altogether. But filing a return remains mandatory — the earlier the better, tax advisers say.