tax returns

The IRS says audits are about to surge -- here's who's most at risk

The IRS said in a news release Thursday that it's aiming to nearly triple its audit rate.

Average Gen Z understands less than 50 percent of the tax filling process

The average Gen Z American estimates that they only understand about 44% of the tax filing process, according to new research.

Time to prepare my tax returns — a monumental waste of time and money

My income tax is due in a few weeks as I'm pretty good at math, but I no longer prepare my own taxes.

IRS refunds are plunging as this year's tax season ramps up -- here's why

The IRS released filing season statistics as of early February compared to the year prior, and it showed that the average refund issued through Feb. 2 totaled $1,395 -- $568...

Ex-IRS contractor learns his fate for leaking Trump, Musk tax returns 

Charles Littlejohn, 38, pleaded guilty in October to a charge of disclosing income tax return information without authorization.

IRS contractor charged with leaking tax returns of Donald Trump, wealthy people

The New York Times and ProPublica published numerous articles about the tax information, some of which dated back more than 15 years, charging documents state.

Haven't filed taxes yet? Don't panic. Here's what to know

“Take a breath. Take some time, set out an hour, or go through it over the weekend. You’ll hopefully see that it’s a lot simpler than you think.”

Supreme Court paves way for Congress to get Trump's tax returns

WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump's tax returns must be given to the Congressional committee that's been seeking the records for three years, the Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. The decision reverses...

Trump asks SCOTUS to block House panel from getting his tax returns

Donald Trump filed an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court Monday asking the nine justices to prevent the House Ways and Means Committee from seeing his tax returns.

Nikki Haley accuses NY AG James of leaking donor list, breaking law

“We look at the last page from what Politico provided and it has the New York state attorney general’s office stamp on it. So that office leaked it to the...

Tom Suozzi reverses course, vows to release tax returns before June primary

Rep Tom Suozzi is vowing to release his tax returns before the June 28 primary for governor hours after being pressed by the Post.

Mayor Adams says he'll release taxes, calls reporter 'arrogant' for asking

Adams on Tuesday evening explained that he’s not legally required to reveal his tax returns, while moaning that an unnamed reporter put a question to him on the matter “arrogantly.”

Adams insists 'no reluctance' on tax returns -- despite refusal to release them

Mayor Eric Adams insisted in a new interview that he has expressed "no reluctance" about releasing his tax returns — despite recently replying “no” when asked if he would disclose them.

Eric Adams again gets testy over making tax returns public

Mayor Eric Adams acknowledged that he requested an extension for filing his taxes “probably” the same day he was first pressed on releasing the documents.

How to claim a missing stimulus check so that you don’t miss out on $1,400

Money might still be available for Americans who were entitled to stimulus checks in 2021, but did not receive the correct amount.

Federal judge tosses Trump bid to block House panel from tax returns

Judge Trevor McFadden ruled that the House Ways and Means Committee has authority to obtain and potentially publish Trump's tax returns.

Andrew Cuomo's shameless $5.12M payday profiting from the pandemic

“Blood money.” That’s what Tracey Alvino calls Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s $5.12 million payday for his book touting his pandemic “leadership.” Alvino’s dad, Daniel, was one of the 16,000 nursing-home residents...

'Blood money': Gov. Cuomo got $5.1M for COVID book despite nursing home deaths

Gov. Andrew Cuomo sold the rights to his best-selling pandemic memoir for more than $5 million, according to tax returns he made public on Monday.

How some Americans will get more COVID stimulus cash

If you recently filed your 2020 tax return, you may be on the receiving end of another stimulus payment. The IRS announced last week that some Americans will see additional...

How to get your full COVID stimulus check during tax season

With Congress tightening eligibility for the third coronavirus stimulus checks, some Americans might want to strategically time their next tax return to get the full $1,400. The Senate is poised...