The IRS began processing tax returns Monday. For filers who submit their returns electronically using direct deposit, refunds are generally issued in less than 21 days. There is a caution from the tax ...

The first nationwide school choice bill to pass out of committee in U.S. history was just reintroduced. But teachers unions, which killed Illinois’ school choice program in 2023, oppose giving ...

Some child care centers closed and others turned away families during months of missed payments caused by software problems.

It's easy to make child tax credit mistakes when filing your return. Here are common errors that could delay your refund.

You’ve been hearing about them since your first child was born. You’ve put off opening them nearly as long. And now the day has come. It’s time to seriously consider whether or not to open a 529 for ...

Jeff Bezos plans to donate most of his massive fortune. Learn how a legacy-building effort can include estate planning strategies like trusts and charitable giving.

The federal earned income tax credit celebrates 50th anniversary. Yet, IRS estimates one in five eligible taxpayers miss out ...

Like clockwork, state lawmakers filed more than 3,000 pieces of legislation for the upcoming 2025 legislative session. Here ...

The nominee for F.B.I. director made his nonprofit into a publicity machine, selling his children’s book, his clothing brand and his image as Donald Trump’s ultimate loyalist.

Among the governor's proposals are cuts in personal income taxes, increases in teacher and law enforcement salaries, and ...

This is National School Choice Week, a reminder of the value of empowering parents to choose a school that meets their ...

A Qualifying Terminable Interest Property (QTIP) trust can be an advantageous tool for married couples to utilize as part of ...