Taxes

The Trump administration plans to eliminate the IRS’ Direct File program, an electronic system for filing tax returns directly to the agency for free.

Immigration law expert Elizabeth Ricci says that undocumented immigrants who pay taxes may stop filing for fear of being deported. 

Like millions of American citizens and immigrants, Ivan filed his taxes last year. But Ivan, 54, a Massachusetts resident who hails from Colombia, is worried a recent agreement between the IRS and Immigration and Customs Enforcement means he is in danger of being deported for doing what he believed was the right thing. And if taxpayers like Ivan decide not to file...

Who has free stuff on ‘Tax Day?’ Here’s a list of freebies on April 15.

With one day to go until the tax deadline, experts say if you haven’t done your taxes yet, there is one thing you need to know.

You have options if you can’t pay your taxes by April 15, according to the IRS. Here’s what taxpayers need to know.

Thousands of IRS employees have lost their jobs as part of DOGE’s spending cuts, and the layoffs could affect essential agency functions during tax season.

April 15 is the last day to file your taxes. If you need assistance, a Connecticut coalition is available and free of charge to residents. Since its inception, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) has returned more than $15million in tax refunds and credits to communities across the state.    Eric Harrison, the president and CEO of United Way of Central and…

April 15 is the last day to file your taxes. If you need assistance, a Connecticut coalition is available and free of charge to residents.

Republican senators unveiled a budget proposal Wednesday that’s central to President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda of tax breaks, spending cuts and border security, but they’re delaying some of the most difficult decisions, including how to pay for the multitrillion-dollar package. Trump hosted Senate Republicans at the White House as they charge ahead to pass the framework by week’s end....

Around 11,700 Connecticut residents have not claimed their 2021 tax refunds and could be owed money, according to the IRS. A total of $11 million is potentially unclaimed in Connecticut. The IRS said that more than 1.1 million people in the United States have unclaimed tax refunds from the 2021 tax year. More than $1 billion in refunds have remained…

You might be entitled to $1,400 in stimulus check money, but you’ll have to file a 2021 tax return to claim it.

Have you filed your taxes yet? If not, you’re not alone. With layoffs at the IRS, experts are urging folks to file electronically to save you from any potential delays and headaches.

Have you filed your taxes yet? If not, you’re not alone. With layoffs at the IRS, experts are urging folks to file electronically to save you from any potential delays and headaches. If you hire someone to help you file, IRS-enrolled agent Amber Gabourel, known as “Amber the Tax Lady,” says make sure you do your due diligence. “Just...

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

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

We’re hearing more and more about tariffs and their potential impacts on the economy and our wallets. So, have you wondered, what items are imported into Connecticut? NBC CT Responds crunched the 2024 numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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

DOGE wants access to filers’ data, and the commerce secretary says Trump wants to scrap the IRS altogether. But filing a return remains mandatory — the earlier the better, tax advisers say.

The concern is that less people at the IRS will create delays for person-to-person interactions, like those required for paper filings or help with a rejected electronic filing.