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As millions of stimulus payments are starting to arrive, many are surprised about how they’re getting their money.  The U.S. Treasury Department started sending out cards to about eight million Americans last week. What may be confusing is some people who got paper checks for the first stimulus payment, are now receiving debit cards.  Here are some tips on...

Stimulus prepaid cards are causing some confusion in San Diego and across the country. NBC 7’s Amber Frias explains

The controversy over Prince’s estate is heating up again after the Internal Revenue Service said administrators have undervalued it by 50%, or about $80 million

Congress just passed a nearly $1 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. Will you get a check? Here is everything you need to know.

The Justice Department is investigating the finances of President-elect Joe Biden’s son, including scrutinizing some of his Chinese business dealings and other transactions

It’s the time of year to start thinking about taxes — but the upcoming filing season is going to be a bit trickier for many Americans due to rampant unemployment, working from home and general upheaval due to COVID-19.

Wherever there is money to be had, scams are sure to follow. As another round of stimulus checks are being discussed in Washington, a new scam has appeared.

NBC 7 Responds’ Consumer Bob breaks down the latest stimulus-check scam.

The Internal Revenue Service, state tax agencies and the tax industry Wednesday warned of a new text scam created by thieves that attempts to trick people into disclosing bank account information under the guise of receiving the $1,200 Economic Impact Payment.

A U.S. judge says the IRS can’t keep withholding coronavirus relief payments from incarcerated people, potentially clearing the way for at least 80,000 checks totaling more than $100 million to be sent to people behind bars in the United States. The ruling gives the IRS until Oct. 24 to reconsider the payments for those who were denied or had their...

The massive losses Donald Trump claimed on tax returns were reportedly due at least in part to huge deductions he took against income his businesses had before and after he became president

The tax evasion investigation connected to the Chabad of Poway and former Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein netted another guilty plea Monday, this time from the rabbi’s brother. Mendel Goldstein, a videographer based out of New York, admitted to hiding more than $700,000 in income from the IRS by, with help from his brother in exchange for a 10% cut, depositing his…

NBC 7’s Omari Fleming has the latest development in the tax fraud case that shook San Diego this summer.

NBC 7’s Mark Mulled has the details of the guilty plea.

Millions of people around the country are working from home. Many have converted dining, family, and spare rooms into work spaces, but can you get a tax break for having a home office?

NBC 7 Responds’ Consumer Bob looked at the requirements to get a tax break while working from home

CPA and TurboTax expert Lisa Greene-Lewis answers questions for those stragglers who waited until the very last second to file their federal income taxes.

Time is running out to file your federal tax return. The 90 day extension ends on July 15th.

If you still haven’t filed your taxes, you’re not alone. Each year, millions of Americans hold off on filing until the very last minute. This year, Tax Day is extended to July 15 from the usual mid-April deadline, so now is the time to figure out what you need to do. If you have yet to file, or if you’ve...

Small business owners considering all options, even if it means breaking the rules, reports NBC 7’s Artie Ojeda.