WASHINGTON — With the July 15 tax-filing deadline − postponed from April 15 – only a few days away, the IRS is reminding taxpayers who have yet to file their tax returns that IRS.gov has tools and services to help…
WASHINGTON ― As the 2019 tax filing and payment deadline approaches, the IRS reminds taxpayers and businesses that 2019 income tax liabilities as well as postponed April 15 and June 15, 2020 estimated tax payments are due July 15, 2020. …
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — For the second time this year, Mississippi is delaying the deadline to file state income tax returns. The state Department of Revenue said Wednesday that July 15 is the new deadline for individual, corporate, franchise and…
WASHINGTON — To help taxpayers, the Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service announced today that Notice 2020-23 extends additional key tax deadlines for individuals and businesses. Last month, the IRS announced that taxpayers generally have until July 15, 2020,…
WASHINGTON (WXXV) — The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today announced that distribution of economic impact payments will begin in the next three weeks and will be distributed automatically, with no action required for most people. However, some…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi is moving toward more scrutiny of low-income people on public assistance programs. The action comes as a former director of the state welfare agency and five other people are…
WASHINGTON (WXXV) — A Moss Point woman was arrested today on a federal grand jury indictment charging her with aiding and assisting in the preparation of false tax returns and filing false personal tax returns. According to the indictment, Talvesha…
As your W-2s roll in this year, the clock is ticking down to file your taxes and you may qualify for free tax preparation. The volunteer income tax assistance, or VITA Program, offers free tax prep and electronic filing for…
The Jackson County Civic Action Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is open and ready to do your taxes. The VITA program offers free tax preparation services for individuals and families who make up to $56,000 per year. The service…
It will cost you more than a guilty conscience if you’re misleading on your tax return. News 25’s Victoria Bailey spent the day with a certified tax preparer to find out just what that means. "They're just waiting on you…
Today is the first day of tax season. The IRS will now begin accepting paper and electronic tax returns until April 15th. While you’re filing, the Harrison County Tax Assessor’s Office wants to remind you to update your homestead application…
Bay St. Louis residents will be heading to the polls today to vote on a proposed 2% food and beverage sales tax increase. It will take 60% of the vote to pass. City officials proposed the increase to help raise…
The clock is ticking down for those who have not filed for an extension on their 2018 tax return. If you are one of the roughly 15 million taxpayers who asked the internal revenue service for an extension on your…
There has been a lot of confusion on social media on recent legislative proposals for the City of Pascagoula. City officials recently asked the state legislature’s permission to propose two new taxes. One is the hotel/motel tax which allows a…
As tax season approaches, the government shutdown can also affect returns. If the shutdown continues through late January, tax refunds could be delayed as well. According to Businessinsider.com, the IRS is currently operating on about 12 percent of its employees.…
A new year means tax season is right around the corner and it is never too early to start looking at your return information. Getting your finances in order for your taxes early can have multiple benefits. Early filers often…
In two weeks, Pascagoula city leaders will convene to discuss a plan of attack dealing with the city’s recently discovered budget shortfall. A July audit revealed a $14 million deficit to the city’s budget. Pascagoula citizens are concerned their property…
An important board of alderman meeting will take place in Ocean Springs Tuesday to discuss audits and other financial things within the city. Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson tells News 25 his intent is to make sure they are spending…
Listen up small business owners, if you do your own taxes things are changing this year. Last year’s passage of a new tax code is the first major reform since 1986 and some unexpected changes could make filing your taxes…
The annual deadline to file your taxes has now been moved to tomorrow because of IRS technical difficulties. By law, the IRS may assess penalties to taxpayers for both failing to file a tax return and for failing to pay…
An effort by Mississippi lawmakers to raise tobacco taxes is on its deathbed. Senate Bill 3048, which could have been used to raise taxes, is dead after the House Ways and Means Committee didn’t take it up before Tuesday’s deadline.…
The AARP Tax Aides will begin free assistance services at the Kiln Public Library every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning February 1st. The programs will also take place at the Waveland Public Library every Tuesday and Saturday…
Today marks the official start of tax season for 2018. While the deadline to file your taxes is only a day earlier than last year, the IRS recommends filing sooner rather than later due to today’s start date being later…
It’s officially tax season, but before you start to collect receipts and check boxes, there are a few changes to be aware of. This year, early filers may see a delay in their tax refund. According to the IRS, the…