You can still lower your 2024 tax bill or boost your refund with these moves

There's still time to lower your 2024 tax bill or boost your refund with these three strategies, experts say. Here's what to know.

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Can you dispute your tax bill with the IRS?

Receiving an unexpected tax bill from the IRS doesn't mean you're automatically obligated to pay it.

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The IRS is firing thousands of workers. Will it affect your tax refund?

With the IRS laying off thousands of employees Thursday, many Americans may be wondering if their tax returns – or their refunds – will be affected.

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Here's how IRS layoffs could impact your tax filing and refund this season

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This momentum-stock fund can lower your risk. It has outperformed the S&P 500.

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Tax refunds in 2025 are about $1,000 less than in 2024. Here's why.

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.

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Will your tax preparer save you money or make costly mistakes? Look for these red flags.

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Thinking of not filing your tax return amid IRS cutbacks? Penalties can be costly, experts say

As the IRS faces cutbacks, some taxpayers are weighing whether to file returns this season.

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Thinking of not filing your tax return amid IRS cutbacks? Penalties can be costly, experts say

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

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A Psychologist Explains How to Shut Your Brain Up So You Can Finally Get to Sleep

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You can still claim up to $2,000 per kid from the child tax credit, but that amount may drop after 2025—here's what to know

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

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Can we lower toxic polarization while still opposing Trump?

I am highly critical of Trump because I believe he amplifies us-versus-them hostility.

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Neuroscience Says 2 Minutes a Day Can Make You Less Stressed, More Focused, and Even Increase the Size of Your Brain

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The average IRS tax refund is more than 32% lower so far this season, early filing data shows. Here's why

The average IRS tax refund is more than 32% lower so far this season, according to early filing data. Here's what to know.

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These small changes could boost your investment gains by millions of dollars

The very best way to invest in the stock market

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What Do the Mass IRS Layoffs Mean for Your Business Tax Filings?

The IRS just laid off at least 6,000 employees, which could lead to slower processing times–or lax enforcement.

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Don't wait to file your taxes this season, experts say. Here's why

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

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What to Know About Filing Your Tax Return as the I.R.S. Sheds Workers

How to avoid delays, check the status of refunds and contact the Internal Revenue Service with problems.

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Are you a Type A traveller? Why the quest for perfection could be ruining your holiday – and your relationships

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Can your Social Security benefits be garnished by a debt collector?

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Your Boss Wants You Back in the Office. This Surveillance Tech Could Be Waiting for You

Warehouse-style employee tracking tech has expanded into job after job. Now, as millions are called back to the workplace, it’s finally coming for the American office worker.

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Ex-Dodger Gavin Lux embraces new role with Reds: 'You have that chip on your shoulder'

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Dark Souls 3 Seamless Co-Op Mod Lets You And Your Friends Fight To The End

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Slack Imagines a Future Workplace Where You Chat More With AIs Than With Your Colleagues

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A Barbershop Owner in Los Angeles May Help You Find Your Next Date

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Batting Around: What would your walk-up song be if you were an MLB player?

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From Castle to Collier: Six rising rookies who can help win your league

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Infusing Personality Into Your Brand

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Will the expected IRS cuts delay my 2025 tax refund?

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Find Your Spark: The Secret to Motivating Your Team in 2025

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Your Questions Answered: War In Ukraine

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How to reduce your taxable income

Contributing to your retirement plans, considering health savings accounts and donating to charity may help reduce your taxable income. Bankrate's Kemberley Washington joins CBS News with tips.

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Ranking the biggest moves of the 2024-25 MLB offseason

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Did You Sell Concert Tickets or Clothes? You May Owe Taxes

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WATCH: How to add joy to your life

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