$1,400 stimulus checks could be garnished. Some lawmakers are pushing to change that
New direct payments could be taken from Americans who have overdue private debts that are subject to a court order. Here's where efforts stand to change...
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New $3,000 child tax credit might not come with monthly payments, IRS says
Moving the tax-filing deadline to May 17 from April 15 may have compromised the ability of the IRS to implement a new child tax credit program.
Latest stimulus bill expands 15% food stamp boost through September. Here’s what you need to know
The most recent stimulus package extends boosted food stamps through September for millions of American families.
$10,200 unemployment tax break: IRS plans to automatically process refunds
The IRS plans to automatically process refunds for people who paid taxes on unemployment income before the American Rescue Plan made a portion tax-free.
Visa shares fall after report says DOJ is probing possible anticompetitive debit card practices
Visa shares dropped after a report said the DOJ is probing its debit card business and possible anticompetitive practices.
The IRS has issued more than 42.5 million refunds so far this tax season
In addition to sending out $1,400 stimulus payments to most adults, the IRS has issued more than 42.5 million tax refunds averaging nearly $3,000 each.
Some people still need to pay their taxes by April 15 despite the IRS moving the deadline to May 17
While the IRS has extended the tax-filing season to May 17, it didn't adjust the April 15 due date for first-quarter estimated tax payments.
How to cut your income to grab the $10,200 unemployment tax break
The American Rescue Plan waives tax on up to $10,200 of unemployment benefits per person. But income rules limit who qualifies. Here's how to skirt them.
Biden has promised not to raise taxes on people earning less than $400,000. Here's what he might push for instead
Now that another coronavirus relief package is done, President Joe Biden could push for tax changes this year. Here's what you may expect.
Here's how Social Security's services have changed during the pandemic
Covid-19 has prompted the Social Security Administration to close offices and change how appointments are handled. That could continue post-pandemic.
Satellite start-up Capella Space aims to tap $60 billion intelligence market with new imagery
Satellite imagery specialist Capella Space released the first images captured by its two latest spacecraft launched in January on a SpaceX rocket.
Satellite startup Capella Space releases new imagery, aiming to tap $60 billion intelligence market
Satellite imagery specialist Capella Space released the first images captured by its two latest spacecraft launched in January on a SpaceX rocket.
Billions of Covid relief dollars are going to child care. Here's why advocates say more needs to be done to fix the crisis
The Covid pandemic decimated the child-care industry, which was already in trouble. It will take more than the relief aid to solve the crisis, advocates said.
Goldman's junior bankers complain of crushing workload amid SPAC-fueled boom in Wall Street deals
Junior bankers trade a grueling workload for a shot at eventually earning multi-million dollar compensation packages as a managing director.
Biden has promised not to raise taxes on people earning less than $400,000. What changes he could push for instead
Now that another coronavirus relief package is done, President Joe Biden could push for tax changes this year. Here's what you may expect.