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Taxes
No, credit card cash-back rewards are not taxable
Taxes
VERIFYING what happens if you don’t file or pay your taxes on time
The IRS penalizes taxpayers for both filing late and paying late. We VERIFY how you can avoid or reduce late penalties and interest.
Student Loans
Emails from ‘Student-Loan Debt Department’ are scams
Did you get an email about debt relief from the “Student-Loan Debt Department” after the White House’s latest debt relief plan announcement? Here’s why it’s a scam.
Taxes
Social Security benefits are taxable for some people, depending on their income
Up to 85% of your Social Security benefits are counted as taxable income if you meet certain requirements.
Money
Yes, personal checks typically expire after 180 days
Banks are legally obligated to honor a personal check for up to six months. Here’s what you should do if you have a “stale” check.
Money
Yes, personal checks typically expire after 180 days
Personal checks typically expire after 180 days or six months. If you have an expired or stale check, you can request a replacement from the check issuer.
Taxes
Yes, you can check the status of your tax refund
The IRS has an online tool and a mobile app where taxpayers can check the status of their tax return. We explain how it works.
Taxes
The tax deadline for people who filed extensions is Oct. 15
You have until Oct. 15, 2024, to file your 2023 income tax return if you requested an extension. The IRS encourages taxpayers to file electronically ASAP.
Eclipse
Yes, Amazon is refunding some people who bought potentially unsafe solar eclipse glasses
Some VERIFY readers say Amazon notified them that their eclipse glasses may not be safe and issued refunds. Here’s what customers need to know.
National
What to do if you are a victim of a data breach
Following recent confusion surrounding the Zeeroq data breach, here are some tips to help protect yourself.
Business
It’s legal for companies to charge for paper statements in nearly every state
There’s no federal law banning paper statement fees. But companies must get customers’ consent in order to switch from paper to online statements.
National
Who’s paying to rebuild Baltimore FSK Bridge? What we can VERIFY
President Biden said the federal government should pay to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. Here’s what we can VERIFY about who will foot the bill.
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