I was at my writer's group the other night, and we talked a lot about the theme. In fact, we talked so much that I thought ...

Locksmiths, tattoo artists and pedicab drivers are among those who could benefit from a new deduction this tax season that lowers the burden on workers who received tips as part of their income last ...

The Laredo Film Society is inviting aspiring screenwriters to learn from a local industry professional during a Screenwriting 101 workshop. Philip Balli will return to teach his craft Feb. 21 from 3-6 ...

Retirees who aren’t comfortable leaving their retirement spending to the whims of the capital markets can generate consistent income by using their investment portfolio to buy bonds. By building a ...

No matter how well you think you know your iPhone, there are always tons of hidden features and shortcuts that you aren't aware of, or might have forgotten about. We've rounded up 10 useful iPhone ...

The tax break on tip income is not automatic. You need to file a new form. The U.S. Treasury Department has a list of dozens of occupations that 'customarily and regularly received tips' that qualify ...

This summer, federal investigators assembled a summary of accusations against Mr. Trump that had come in through the agency’s public tip line. The Times has not corroborated the allegations. By ...

Did you earn tips in the service industry or work a lot of overtime? With the 2026 tax season approaching, you might be wondering how to properly prepare your tax filings. Last summer, President ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday proposed eliminating state taxes on tips of up to $25,000 a year, as a law that provides a similar federal tax deduction takes effect for 2025 tax-year filings. "I’m ...

California is among the blue states that won’t be adopting President Trump’s “No tax on tips” policy — and hardworking waitstaff and bartenders in the Golden State aren’t having it. “It would put a ...

During the holiday season, Michael DiStefano can be found behind the bar at the historic Milleridge Inn in Jericho. There, DiStefano shakes and pours drinks for hundreds of customers, including a ...

Millions of Americans who receive tips or overtime pay have been issued new guidance from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) clarifying what tax deductions are available to them. On Friday, the IRS ...