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Many states are asking taxpayers to file amended tax returns in connection with the tax break on up to $10,200 of unemployment benefits.

This year’s tax return provides an opportunity to claim any unpaid stimulus check money you think you are due. If you’re not eligible, the IRS may tell you why.

The Covid pandemic pushed workers to apply for unemployment benefits at unprecedented levels in early April 2020. Claims remain high by historical standards.

President Joe Biden is expected to propose higher taxes on the wealthy. That may make Roth conversions a better idea this year.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is proposing a 60-day delay to two debt-collection rules set to take effect in November.

A new batch of stimulus checks is arriving. This time, Social Security retirement, survivor or disability beneficiaries received most of the money.

Americans who collected unemployment benefits last year may need to file an amended tax return in some cases to get their maximum tax refund, the IRS said.

As the government continues to issue new stimulus checks, some people are getting “plus-up” payments now that their 2020 tax returns have been processed.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed a rule Monday that would prevent mortgage servicers from filing a foreclosure until after Dec. 31, 2021.

Far too few students receive personal finance education during high school. Yet they are expected to make big financial decisions after they graduate.

The $1.9 trillion Covid relief measure temporarily enhanced a number of tax credits. Taxpayers may see hundreds or thousands of dollars in savings.

As Washington lawmakers pivot to recovery planning, many Americans hope financial help will keep coming. Here’s how the Covid-19 aid could continue.

New $1,400 checks could prompt some people to dabble in stocks. Here’s where you might want to put that money instead.

McConnell also said that Biden called him Tuesday to brief him about the $2 trillion infrastructure proposal.

The IRS will issue refunds automatically starting in May to workers who qualify for a new tax break on jobless benefits but had already filed their tax returns.

A group of senators proposed a plan Monday to get rid of the co-called step-up in basis and tax unrealized capital gains at death.

Thirteen states aren’t offering a tax break on unemployment benefits received last year, according to data from H&R Block.

It’s no wonder people want to file taxes using head-of-household status, since it’s a great deal. But not everyone qualifies. Here’s how to check if you do.

A steep decline in wages in 2020 could reduce Social Security benefit calculations for some. But an improving economy could help curb that drop.

About 127 million households have gotten a $1,400 stimulus check. Some likely include Americans who didn’t need the cash.