Medicare funding shortfall may be ‘life and death’ for millions of Americans, lawmaker says. Here’s why taxes are a sticking point

[ad_1] A funding shortfall may hit Medicare’s hospital insurance fund in less than a decade. Democrats’ proposals call for raising taxes on the wealthy to solve that. Zoran Zeremski |…

Firms are ‘bombarding’ small businesses with ads for a Covid-era tax credit, advisor says. Here’s how to know if you qualify

[ad_1] brightstars | E+ | Getty Images Small businesses are facing an onslaught of ads, phone calls and emails to help them claim a pandemic-era tax credit. However, experts urge…

As retirement age change sparks protests in France, here’s what could happen in the U.S.

[ad_1] Exactly when to retire is typically a personal decision. But Social Security reforms could affect how well people live based on that timing. Protestors take part in a May…

IRS: Residents of more than a dozen states do not need to report ‘special payments’ for welfare, disaster relief on their federal return

[ad_1] The IRS on Friday issued federal tax guidance for millions of Americans who received state rebates or payments in 2022. The announcement came about a week after the agency…

Tax filing season has kicked off. Here’s how to get a faster refund

[ad_1] Drakula & Co. | Moment | Getty Images How soon to expect a tax refund after filing your return Typically, you will receive a refund within 21 days if…

Despite falling inflation, nearly one-third of Americans will rely on tax refunds, survey finds. Here’s how to get your refund faster

[ad_1] Bill Oxford | E+ | Getty Images Despite falling inflation, many Americans are still struggling financially and will need their annual tax refund to help cover the basics.  Some…

Tax season opens for individual filers on Jan. 23, says IRS

[ad_1] It’s official: The tax season kicks off for individual filers on Jan. 23, the IRS announced on Thursday. For most taxpayers, you must file your federal return and pay…

Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $1.35 billion for the next drawing. Here’s the tax bill if there’s a winner

[ad_1] Scott Olson | Getty Images You may face long odds of hitting the Mega Millions jackpot — now worth $1.35 billion — but the taxman is always guaranteed a…

‘Don’t wait until March’ to hire a tax pro, says advisor — 3 moves to make before the 2023 tax filing season opens

[ad_1] mediaphotos | E+ | Getty Images Enlist tax prep help One of the first things to consider: Will you be filing your own taxes this year or tapping an…

Congress’ lame duck session leaves ‘unfinished business’ on issues that address Americans’ everyday financial needs

[ad_1] Parents and children participate in a demonstration organized by the ParentsTogether Foundation in support of the child tax credit portion of the Build Back Better bill outside of the…