Americans are getting 2.5B robocalls a month — the highest level in years
Americans have received an average of 2.56 billion robocalls per month from January to September, the highest level in six years, PIRG found.
Tax Fraud
Strip club execs bribed tax auditor with private dances, charges say
RCI Hospitality Holdings received favorable treatment during at least six tax audits in exchange for the perks given to a state auditor, authorities said.
Hunter Biden IRS whistleblowers get promoted
Two Internal Revenue Service whistleblowers who accused the Justice Department of providing Hunter Biden with special treatment are getting new jobs at the Treasury Department. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says they will now "investigate the wrongdoing that's going on at the IRS." CBS News investigative producer Michael Kaplan joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Protecting yourself from tax identity theft
Karla Dennis is an enrolled tax agent with KDA Incorporated, a tax strategy business. She joined CBS News to discuss how to protect yourself from someone stealing your identity and filing a tax return in your name, potentially running off with your refund.
U.K. court clears seizure of millions in unpaid taxes from Andrew Tate
A British court has cleared police to seize $3.3 million from misogynist social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother to cover unpaid taxes.
Julie Chrisley's sentence in bank fraud and tax evasion case thrown out
Julie Chrisley and her husband, Todd Chrisley, who earned fame for the show "Chrisley Knows Best" that chronicled the exploits of their tight-knit family, were convicted in 2022.
Judge agrees to delay Hunter Biden trial in California tax fraud case
Hunter Biden's California tax fraud trial was originally scheduled to take place in June.
Breaking down Hunter Biden's tax arraignment
Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to federal tax charges Thursday in a Los Angeles courtroom. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has the details.
White House quiet on Hunter Biden appearances
The White House is being pressed on Hunter Biden, who pleaded not guilty to nine federal tax charges Thursday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Tracking Trump and Hunter Biden's court cases
Former President Donald Trump and Hunter Biden, son of President Biden, both spent Thursday in court dealing with separate legal cases that could have serious implications for the 2024 presidential election. CBS News' Robert Costa and Erica Brown report.
Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to tax charges
Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to federal tax charges Thursday in Los Angeles. If convicted, he faces up to 17 years in prison. CBS News investigative reporter Erica Brown and criminal defense attorney Joseph Tully break down the next steps in the case.
Hunter Biden: Father not involved in business
Hunter Biden held an impromptu news conference on the steps of the Capitol Wednesday, admitting he's made mistakes in his life but maintaining that his father, President Biden, is not involved in his business and that "MAGA Republicans" have belittled his recovery. Hunter was subpoenaed by the GOP-led House Oversight Committee, which is investigating the president and his family.
Breaking down Hunter Biden's tax charges
An indictment unsealed late Thursday accuses Hunter Biden, the president's son, of a four-year scheme to avoid paying more than $1 million in taxes to the IRS. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports. Then, former Trump attorney Timothy Parlatore joins to unpack the case.
IRS whistleblowers on Hunter Biden probes
This week, two IRS whistleblowers in the Hunter Biden investigation testified behind closed doors on Capitol Hill and new documents were released by the GOP-led House Ways and Means Committee. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge spoke with the whistleblowers.
Hunter Biden charged with federal tax crimes
Federal prosecutors have charged Hunter Biden, President Biden's son, with nine tax crimes, according to an indictment unsealed Thursday in the Central District of California. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson anchors special coverage.
Hunter Biden indicted on federal tax charges
Federal prosecutors have charged Hunter Biden, President Biden's son, with tax crimes in a nine-count indictment. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.
Hunter Biden offers to testify to House panel
Hunter Biden, President Biden's son, has agreed to testify publicly before lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee as part of the GOP-led impeachment inquiry into the president. Hunter Biden's lawyer made the announcement in a letter to the panel on Tuesday. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more.
Shakira reaches deal on first day of tax fraud trial to avoid risk of prison time
Shakira answered "yes" to confirm her acknowledgement of six counts of failing to pay the Spanish government 14.5 million euros in taxes between 2012 and 2014.
Judge dismisses Trump suit against The New York Times
The former president sued the paper and several of its reporters over a 2018 article pertaining to Trump's taxes.
Manhattan DA on possibly charging Trump
A New York City judge fined the Trump Organization $1.6 million for tax fraud Friday, although former President Donald Trump was not personally charged and denies any knowledge of his company's wrongdoing. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan spoke with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on whether he would bring charges against Trump in connection to the case.
Former President Donald Trump's tax returns, Jan. 6 committee interview transcripts released
A House committee released former President Donald Trump's tax returns Friday following a protracted legal battle. And, the House Jan. 6 committee released several more interview transcripts on Friday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins the show to discuss these developments out of Capitol Hill.
Trump taxes to be released by end of the week
The House Ways and Means Committee voted to release portions of former President Donald Trump's tax returns. Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill.
Todd and Julie Chrisley to report to prison in January
Both have been ordered to report to federal prisons in Florida. Todd Chrisley received a 12-year prison sentence, while Julie Chrisley was sentenced to seven years.
Manhattan DA on Trump criminal probe
Two companies in the Trump Organization were found guilty last week of criminal tax fraud. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg joined CBS News to discuss the broader investigation into former President Donald Trump.
Trump Organization guilty in tax fraud trial
A New York jury found the Trump Organization guilty on all 17 counts, including conspiracy and criminal tax fraud Tuesday. Former President Trump was not personally charged and denies any knowledge of the scheme, but prosecutors say he knew about what was going on. Robert Costa reports.
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Missed paychecks, benefit lapses increase pressure for shutdown deal
The government shutdown stretched into Day 27 on Monday as the stalemate over how to reopen the government continues. Follow live updates here.
Hurricane Melissa threatens to bring catastrophic flooding to Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 5 storm on Monday, unleashing torrential rain and threatening to bring catastrophic flooding to the northern Caribbean.
2 Illinois National Guard members speak out: "I won't turn against my neighbors"
Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek and Capt. Dylan Blaha say they'll defy federal orders regarding Trump's immigration enforcement operation in Chicago.
Political violence has gripped the U.S. Experts say it's not as simple as left and right.
A nationwide string of threats and violent acts present a problem experts say is politically more complex than it seems.
Trump reveals he underwent an MRI during checkup, calls results "perfect"
President Trump had his second physical in six months earlier this month at Walter Reed Medical Center.
Minnesota man arrested for threatening Pam Bondi in TikTok post
A TikTok user was arrested earlier this month for threatening Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Indiana's GOP governor says he will call a special redistricting session
Indiana's Republican governor on Monday said he would be calling a special session to consider redrawing the state's congressional map.
Why your beef, bananas and coffee beans have gotten so expensive
Americans are paying significantly more for these food staples, inflation data shows. Will prices ever relent?
FDA approves new menopause drug without hormones. Here's what to know.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Lynkuet, a new medication that does not contain hormones to treat hot flashes due to menopause.