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4 ways a tax relief service can reduce your tax bill

If you owe back taxes to the IRS, the right tax relief service could help reduce your bill. Here's how.

CBS News - 1d

Tax scams: What to watch for in 2025

Each year, scammers refine their tactics to trick taxpayers out of their money. Here's what to watch for this year.

CBS News - 2d

China detains suspect in human trafficking cases linked to online scam networks

Chinese authorities have detained a key suspect in human trafficking cases linked to online scam networks in Myanmar

ABC News - 3d

Edinburgh to tax tourists for overnight stays

Yahoo News - 6d

From tax lottery to tax credit: A better way to help disaster victims

As natural disasters leave many Americans facing economic hardship, the tax code's casualty loss deduction is providing assistance primarily to the wealthiest taxpayers. A reformed casualty tax ...

The Hill - Jan. 23

Reeves to soften UK non-dom tax reforms

Chancellor tells Davos crowd that government had been ‘listening to concerns’

Financial Times - Jan. 23

How is gold taxed?

Gold investments fall into several tax categories, experts say. Here's what to know this tax season.

CBS News - Jan. 23

China Pushes Neighboring Countries to Rein In Scams After Rare Public Outcry

The abduction of a young Chinese actor, who was trafficked from Thailand to Myanmar, prompted an unusually powerful public-pressure campaign and official actions.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 23

Trump’s assault on the global corporate tax regime

President threatens retaliation against ‘discriminatory’ levies on US multinationals

Financial Times - Jan. 22

A 'National Tragedy' in India: Popcorn Is Taxed Three Ways

Critics say the multiplicity of tax rates on the humble snack is emblematic of why India remains a difficult place to do business.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 22

Council urged to scrap 'rat tax'

A councillor has put forward an amendment to a recent review of pest control charges.

BBC News - Jan. 21

Romance scam "money mules" sentenced in case that ended with death

Three Chicago-area residents were charged in connection with moving more than $3.5 million for an overseas-based romance scam network.

CBS News - Jan. 20

Want to Avoid AI Scams? Try These Tips From Our Experts

If you missed the recent live, subscriber-only Q&A about money and AI scams with WIRED’s advice columnist Reece Rogers, you can watch the replay here.

Wired - Jan. 18

Celebrity boyfriend outed as an AI scam and a lawmaker’s fighting words

Trump inauguration attendance, woman scammed by AI Brad Pitt AI, Rednote surges before TikTok shutdown, L.A. wildfire winds, Bad Bunny announces residency, insurance nonrenewals

NBC News - Jan. 18

Thailand Prime Minster receives scam call using the voice of another world leader

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said she was nearly tricked by a scam caller posing as another world leader.

NBC News - Jan. 18

Senate GOP spikes House tax plans

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Senate GOP rejects House conservative tax pitch Senate Republicans are tossing ...

The Hill - Jan. 17

Brad Pitt's team reminds fans he's not on social media after a woman gets big-time scammed

Brad Pitt is not on social media, his team reminded fans, after a French woman said she was conned out of $800,000 by scammers posing as the A-list actor.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 17

Poppy Playtime Dev Sues Google Over Counterfeit "Scam" Versions Of Its Games

Mob Entertainment--the development studio behind the jumpscare-heavy survival horror game known as Poppy Playtime --is suing Google over what it calls "scam" games that are ripping off the ...

GameSpot - Jan. 17

What Did Trump’s Tax Cuts Do?

Economic upheaval caused by the pandemic has clouded analysts’ ability to understand the effects of the 2017 tax law. Republicans call it a huge success and want to extend it anyway.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Romantic scam turned internet mockery for woman conned out of $855K by AI Brad Pitt

A French woman who thought she was in a romantic relationship with Brad Pitt handed over $855,000 to scammers who used an AI version of the actor to dupe her.

NBC News - Jan. 15

How to Pay Your Taxes Online

Paying US federal and state taxes online can be confusing, and one wrong move can result in penalties or extra money owed. We break it down so you can have the most worry-free tax filing possible.

Wired - Jan. 14

Scam artists may take advantage of the Los Angeles wildfires, officials warn

As wildfires continue to blaze across Los Angeles County, authorities are sounding the alarm on another potential threat to the public: scams relating to the disaster.

ABC News - Jan. 13

WATCH: Authorities warn of looting and scams in wake of California wildfires

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is warning burglars, looters and scammers that they will be prosecuted if they take advantage of people who have been affected by the wildfires.

ABC News - Jan. 13

Trump’s return raises prospect of global tax war

Plans to levy higher rates on US multinationals could spur president-elect to respond with tariffs

Financial Times - Jan. 12

How to help victims of the Los Angeles wildfires and avoid scams

Wildfires have decimated more than 37,000 acres of the Los Angeles metropolitan area over the last several days, charring more than 12,000 structures, displacing over 150,000 residents and leaving ...

NBC News - Jan. 12

Here’s when you can file your 2024 taxes — and what’s new this year with refunds, tax laws and free tax prep

Income-tax refunds averaged more than $3,100 last year. How much will they be this year?

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

Trump's tax-cut obstacle course

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Senate GOP worries Trump’s tax agenda at risk Senate Republicans fear ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

IRS announces the start of the 2025 tax season

The 2025 tax season will begin on Jan. 27 for individual taxpayers. Here are some options to file your 2024 taxes for free.

CNBC - Jan. 10

Reeves faces 'difficult decisions' on tax and spending

The warning from a former Bank of England official comes in the wake of rising UK borrowing costs.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Does the IRS ever forgive back taxes?

The IRS may be known for taking a hard stance on tax debt repayment, but that isn't always the case.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Canadiens Players Hit Hardest By Taxes

The Hockey News had a tax expert produce tax returns for player earning $3 million USD in all 32 markets and the data shows the Canadiens' player really are hit the hardest by taxes.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Tax lessons for governments from Henry George

The 19th-century political economist understood that the whole of society should benefit from outsized profits

Financial Times - Jan. 9

California authorities warn of Amber alert scam targeting parents

Scammers will call asking if you'd like to register your child in the event that they go missing.

The Hill - Jan. 8

Thai police say Chinese actor was trafficked to Myanmar to work in a scam operation

Thai police say a Chinese actor who disappeared and was found near the border of Myanmar in an area where online scam networks operate was a victim of human trafficking

ABC News - Jan. 8

Shoplifters, scams and supersoft toys: how the Jellycat craze inspired a crime wave

With the booming resale market for Jellycat rarities, retailers across the UK are reporting a surge in ‘stealing to sell’ shoplifting, with some going to extreme lengths to protect their ‘Jellies’. ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8