Countries at the meeting of the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization in London signed a deal for shipping emissions to reach net zero “by or around” 2050. Ucg | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Two weeks of talks at the United Nations shipping agency concluded in London on Friday, with a clear majority of … Read more
More than $115 billion tax refunds have been issued by the IRS so far this tax season. But if you claimed the child tax credit and you’re still waiting to receive your refund money, there’s a quick way to check the status of your tax return online. This story is part of Taxes 2024, CNET’s coverage of the … Read more
Maria Diaz/ZDNET With the April 15 tax deadline hot on our heels, it’s time for all honest and upright US citizens to prepare and submit their taxes. I’d been busy collecting all my tax forms and documents showing my income, expenses, and other items. In most cases, that’s not too difficult since banks, investment firms, … Read more
Calls for a wealth tax on the world’s super-rich are once again gaining attention after U.S. President Joe Biden said he would impose a new “billionaire tax” on the country’s wealthiest if reelected in November. Outlining his 2025 budget proposals on Monday, Biden took aim at the uber-affluent and reiterated plans for a 25% tax … Read more
Spotify has revealed plans to increase subscription fees in France, in response to a planned new tax directed at all music-streaming services operating in the country. The move comes nearly three months after the company vowed to begin disinvesting in France, initially pulling support from two festivals with the promise of more action to come … Read more
LONDON — British Treasury chief Jeremy Hunt is seeking to bolster spirits within his Conservative Party ranks with a series of tax cuts that he hopes can turn the political dial ahead of a general election this year. Even though the British economy has hit one definition of recession and public finances will remain stretched … Read more
Harness Wealth, which started in 2018 primarily offering financial advice to startup founders and employees, has expanded into the tax advisory space and raised a $17 million extension to its Series A round, bringing that financing to $32 million. It is offering a new tax advisory platform that, it says, powers the practices of leading … Read more
If you’re a parent, you could be eligible for two child tax credit payments: one from the federal government and one from your state. So far this year, 16 states are sending out additional child tax credit money, with the most recent state, Wisconsin, joining in. In addition, Congress is working on a plan to expand the federal child … Read more
IRS Direct File will be fully available to all eligible taxpayers in a dozen states on March 12, with a little over a month to go to file your federal tax return. This story is part of Taxes 2024, CNET’s coverage of the best tax software, tax tips and everything else you need to file … Read more
TurboTax is one of the top services for tax filing. Its free service brings the same expertise that has built a reputation in the industry. For those with W-2s and other simple taxes, like students, you can file your taxes for 2024 easily and quickly. Free federal income tax and state tax returns are available, … Read more