/tags/irs IRS en-US Copyright Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024-04-12/five-things-to-know-as-the-tax-deadline-looms April 15, the deadline to file your income taxes, is just around the corner. Filings so far this year are on track with last year's, while the average refund is slightly larger. Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024-04-12/five-things-to-know-as-the-tax-deadline-looms Scott Horsley /news/2023-12-28/the-7-500-tax-credit-for-electric-cars-keeps-changing-heres-how-to-get-it-now The IRS has made it a bit easier for EVs to qualify for tax credits in 2025. In the meantime, here's what you need to know about which cars are eligible right now. Thu, 28 Dec 2023 16:56:37 GMT /news/2023-12-28/the-7-500-tax-credit-for-electric-cars-keeps-changing-heres-how-to-get-it-now Camila Domonoske /politics/2022-11-03/many-churches-use-their-pulpit-to-support-or-oppose-political-candidates Places of worship could lose tax-exempt status if found in violation of the Johnson Amendment, but the IRS has largely shied away from enforcing it. Thu, 03 Nov 2022 19:30:00 GMT /politics/2022-11-03/many-churches-use-their-pulpit-to-support-or-oppose-political-candidates Kristen Cabrera | Texas Standard, Tiara Allen | Texas Standard /news/2022-01-26/with-tax-season-underway-texans-urged-to-file-returns-electronically-to-avoid-irs-refund-delays Texans have until April 18 to file their 2021 tax returns. The IRS is urging the public to submit their returns electronically to avoid delays as they continue to face pandemic-related challenges. Wed, 26 Jan 2022 19:43:27 GMT /news/2022-01-26/with-tax-season-underway-texans-urged-to-file-returns-electronically-to-avoid-irs-refund-delays Sascha Cordner | The Texas Newsroom /news/2021-07-22/the-irs-wont-be-calling-emailing-or-texting-dont-fall-for-child-tax-credit-scams "Be alert to criminals who ask you, by phone, email, text – or even on social media, to verify your information," the IRS cautions. Thu, 22 Jul 2021 22:00:13 GMT /news/2021-07-22/the-irs-wont-be-calling-emailing-or-texting-dont-fall-for-child-tax-credit-scams Vanessa Romo /news/2021-04-15/no-address-can-mean-no-covid-stimulus-check-but-north-texas-nonprofits-are-stepping-up-to-help For people experiencing homelessness, accessing the third round of COVID-19 relief money requires resources often not available to them. Some North Texas organizations are helping people get online or get a mailing address so they can get paid. Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:00:39 GMT /news/2021-04-15/no-address-can-mean-no-covid-stimulus-check-but-north-texas-nonprofits-are-stepping-up-to-help Rachel Carp /news/2021-02-11/taxing-time-how-the-pandemic-will-affect-filing-your-taxes The pandemic has made everything a bit trickier — tax filing season is no exception. The IRS will begin accepting tax returns on Feb. 12. Here’s what you should know before you file. Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:00:01 GMT /news/2021-02-11/taxing-time-how-the-pandemic-will-affect-filing-your-taxes Associated Press /2019-02-14/anger-confusion-over-dwindling-refunds-is-trumps-tax-plan-to-blame Tax refunds so far have been smaller than last year's. Some taxpayers kept a bigger share of their income, but for others it reflects an overhaul that rewarded high earners the most. Thu, 14 Feb 2019 15:46:00 GMT /2019-02-14/anger-confusion-over-dwindling-refunds-is-trumps-tax-plan-to-blame Daniella Cheslow /government/2019-01-25/even-with-irs-staffers-returning-tax-refunds-may-be-delayed The IRS' workforce will return to full strength under the short-term deal to reopen the government struck Friday by President Donald Trump and… Fri, 25 Jan 2019 21:49:58 GMT /government/2019-01-25/even-with-irs-staffers-returning-tax-refunds-may-be-delayed Associated Press /2017-07-11/the-case-for-paying-a-tax-refund-in-several-chunks-not-all-at-once In Texas, many families are pulled out of poverty by what’s known as the Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC. Some experts say changing how the credit is… Tue, 11 Jul 2017 21:35:00 GMT /2017-07-11/the-case-for-paying-a-tax-refund-in-several-chunks-not-all-at-once Courtney Collins