Tax tips: Protecting yourself from IRS scams
As the April 15 tax deadline approaches, scammers are getting more deceptive. The most common tax filing scams start with a bogus text, call or email from a crook claiming to be from the IRS.
As the April 15 tax deadline approaches, scammers are getting more deceptive. The most common tax filing scams start with a bogus text, call or email from a crook claiming to be from the IRS.
Retirement tax tips for Tampa Bay residents
FOX 13’s Walter Allen makes sense of the proposed change of drilling in the Gulf and talks with tax experts about retirement benefits.
FOX 13’s Walter Allen makes sense of the proposed change of drilling in the Gulf and talks with tax experts about retirement benefits.
Amazon hiking some prices; blames higher fuel costs
Retailer Amazon will be adding a new 3.5% surcharge on third-party sellers starting this month. The change comes as a part of the rising energy cost as the conflict with Iran continues.
Retailer Amazon will be adding a new 3.5% surcharge on third-party sellers starting this month. The change comes as a part of the rising energy cost as the conflict with Iran continues.
US labor market rebounding as 178,000 jobs added in March, well above expectations
The U.S. labor market rebounded in March with employers adding 178,000 jobs, well above the 60,000 predicted by economists. The unemployment rate declined slightly to 4.3%.
The U.S. labor market rebounded in March with employers adding 178,000 jobs, well above the 60,000 predicted by economists. The unemployment rate declined slightly to 4.3%.
United Airlines checked bag fees climbs $10-50 as fuel prices nearly double since Iran war
United Airlines is raising checked bag fees by $10 to $50 for travelers purchasing tickets starting Friday, the company confirmed to FOX Business on Thursday.
United Airlines is raising checked bag fees by $10 to $50 for travelers purchasing tickets starting Friday, the company confirmed to FOX Business on Thursday.
Lakeland metro area among fastest-growing cities in US, Census data shows
A recent U.S. Census Bureau report shows the Lakeland metro area ranks in the top five U.S. cities for percentage population growth.
A recent U.S. Census Bureau report shows the Lakeland metro area ranks in the top five U.S. cities for percentage population growth.
From marinas to Main Street: Rising gas prices squeeze Bay Area businesses
As fuel prices rise, the costs are forcing business owners around the Bay Area to make some tough decisions.
As fuel prices rise, the costs are forcing business owners around the Bay Area to make some tough decisions.
Tax tips: When to hire a CPA vs. filing yourself in 2025
Deciding whether to pay for an online service, hire an accountant, or use the IRS Free File system depends entirely on how complicated your 2025 was. Filing your own taxes makes sense if all your income is on a W-2 form, you plan to take the standard deduction, and you had no major life changes last year.
Deciding whether to pay for an online service, hire an accountant, or use the IRS Free File system depends entirely on how complicated your 2025 was. Filing your own taxes makes sense if all your income is on a W-2 form, you plan to take the standard deduction, and you had no major life changes last year.
SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions start April 1 in Texas — See what other states have bans
Texas is the latest state to begin enforcing new purchase restrictions for SNAP, the taxpayer-funded food assistance program.
Texas is the latest state to begin enforcing new purchase restrictions for SNAP, the taxpayer-funded food assistance program.
Tax tips: Bay Area homeowners can claim Hurricane Helene and Milton losses without 10% rule
Bay Area homeowners dealing with lingering storm damage or high property tax bills have some federal relief available.
Bay Area homeowners dealing with lingering storm damage or high property tax bills have some federal relief available.
Storm damage, high property tax bill deductions
Bay Area homeowners dealing with lingering storm damage or high property tax bills have some federal relief available. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
Bay Area homeowners dealing with lingering storm damage or high property tax bills have some federal relief available. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
Average tax refund up nearly 11% from a year ago, IRS data shows
The IRS reported the average tax refund is up nearly 11% so far this tax filing season.
The IRS reported the average tax refund is up nearly 11% so far this tax filing season.
Epstein victims to get $72.5 million from Bank of America
Bank of America has agreed to pay $72.5 million to victims of Jeffrey Epstein who accused the bank of ignoring "numerous red flags" that facilitated the trafficking of young girls.
Bank of America has agreed to pay $72.5 million to victims of Jeffrey Epstein who accused the bank of ignoring "numerous red flags" that facilitated the trafficking of young girls.
New tax breaks impacting seniors, service workers
The government added major tax breaks this season targeting senior citizens and service workers. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
The government added major tax breaks this season targeting senior citizens and service workers. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
Tax tips: New breaks for seniors and service workers
The government added major tax breaks this season targeting senior citizens and service workers.
The government added major tax breaks this season targeting senior citizens and service workers.
Social Security April payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security April payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Social Security April payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Tampa residents air energy cost frustrations at city council meeting
Frustrated Tampa residents urged city council Thursday to pressure state lawmakers for affordable energy reforms.
Frustrated Tampa residents urged city council Thursday to pressure state lawmakers for affordable energy reforms.
Trump’s signature will appear on US currency, a first for a sitting president
The Treasury plans to add President Donald Trump’s signature to U.S. paper currency, marking a historic first.
The Treasury plans to add President Donald Trump’s signature to U.S. paper currency, marking a historic first.
Tax tips: Overlooked deductions
About 1 in 5 taxpayers miss the Earned Income Tax Credit, leaving thousands of dollars on the table.
About 1 in 5 taxpayers miss the Earned Income Tax Credit, leaving thousands of dollars on the table.
Tax tips: How to get a faster refund
If the IRS owes you money, you want it as fast as possible. However, the IRS rejected nearly 18 million e-filed returns in 2024.
If the IRS owes you money, you want it as fast as possible. However, the IRS rejected nearly 18 million e-filed returns in 2024.