Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Haven't filed your taxes yet? Here's how to get a bigger refund under new law
Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.
Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.
California getting $18.4 million in federal funds for World Cup transit
$18.4 million in federal transit funding has been secured for Los Angeles and the Bay Area to support the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
$18.4 million in federal transit funding has been secured for Los Angeles and the Bay Area to support the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
No tax on tips and overtime - IRS publishes instructions for claiming deductions
The IRS has published filing instructions for the new Schedule 1-A and Form 1040 instructions for taxpayers to claim no tax on tips, overtime, and other deductions.
The IRS has published filing instructions for the new Schedule 1-A and Form 1040 instructions for taxpayers to claim no tax on tips, overtime, and other deductions.
These states rank among the places with the highest tax rates, data suggests
Tax rates vary significantly by location, and residents in certain states are finding themselves facing a much higher tax burden than those in neighboring states.
Tax rates vary significantly by location, and residents in certain states are finding themselves facing a much higher tax burden than those in neighboring states.
New legislation would tax billionaires for $3K payouts to US households
The proposed legislation promises $3,000 payouts to families earning under $150K.
The proposed legislation promises $3,000 payouts to families earning under $150K.
Here's what most Americans say the country's top problem is – and it's a familiar one
A new poll is revealing Americans’ top concern in February. Here’s what the survey found.
A new poll is revealing Americans’ top concern in February. Here’s what the survey found.
Hundreds of properties in this Southern California county to be auctioned with bids as low as $100
Nearly 700 properties are available for bidding starting March 13.
Nearly 700 properties are available for bidding starting March 13.
California drivers brace for possible gas price spike amid Middle East conflict
California drivers could see higher gas prices as fighting between the U.S., Israel and Iran disrupts global oil markets and fuels uncertainty.
California drivers could see higher gas prices as fighting between the U.S., Israel and Iran disrupts global oil markets and fuels uncertainty.
Tijuana takedown: US offers $10M for Sinaloa cartel bosses 'La Rana' and 'Aquiles'
The US is offering a $10 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Sinaloa Cartel brothers René Arzate-García, known as 'La Rana' (The Frog), and Alfonso Arzate-García, known as 'Aquiles' (Achilles), for their control of drug trafficking operations in Tijuana.
The US is offering a $10 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Sinaloa Cartel brothers René Arzate-García, known as 'La Rana' (The Frog), and Alfonso Arzate-García, known as 'Aquiles' (Achilles), for their control of drug trafficking operations in Tijuana.
California drivers to get $100 average refund from State Farm: What to know
State Farm has announced a record $5 billion auto insurance dividend, providing California policyholders an average $100 refund per vehicle starting summer 2026.
State Farm has announced a record $5 billion auto insurance dividend, providing California policyholders an average $100 refund per vehicle starting summer 2026.
Hundreds of tax-defaulted homes in Southern California up for auction: How to register
Riverside and San Diego counties are opening public auctions for over 1,600 tax-defaulted properties this spring, offering a range of improved homes, vacant lots, and timeshares with bids starting as low as $100.
Riverside and San Diego counties are opening public auctions for over 1,600 tax-defaulted properties this spring, offering a range of improved homes, vacant lots, and timeshares with bids starting as low as $100.
Social Security March payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security March payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Social Security March payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Public Storage moving headquarters from California to Texas after 50+ years
Public Storage is moving its corporate headquarters from Glendale, California, to Frisco, Texas, citing talent depth and digital innovation.
Public Storage is moving its corporate headquarters from Glendale, California, to Frisco, Texas, citing talent depth and digital innovation.
Nearly 1,000 IE homes to be auctioned in April: What to know
Nearly 1,000 tax-defaulted properties across Riverside County and the Coachella Valley are heading to public auction this April, with some minimum bids starting at $100.
Nearly 1,000 tax-defaulted properties across Riverside County and the Coachella Valley are heading to public auction this April, with some minimum bids starting at $100.
Trump delivers record-breaking State of the Union, declares ‘Golden Age'
President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in history Tuesday night, speaking for more than 100 minutes as he declared a new “Golden Age of America."
President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in history Tuesday night, speaking for more than 100 minutes as he declared a new “Golden Age of America."
Trump announces 401k match of up to $1,000 for those without employer contribution
During Tuesday's State of the Union address, Trump announced a plan to give workers without employer retirement plans a 401k match up to $1,000. Here’s what to know.
During Tuesday's State of the Union address, Trump announced a plan to give workers without employer retirement plans a 401k match up to $1,000. Here’s what to know.
Supreme Court rejects Huntington Beach appeal over state housing laws
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear Huntington Beach's appeal, forcing the city to comply with California's state-mandated affordable housing laws.
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear Huntington Beach's appeal, forcing the city to comply with California's state-mandated affordable housing laws.
Downtown LA's infamous 'graffiti towers' have a new buyer
The KPC Group has filed a $470 million purchase agreement to acquire and complete the stalled Oceanwide Plaza towers in downtown Los Angeles.
The KPC Group has filed a $470 million purchase agreement to acquire and complete the stalled Oceanwide Plaza towers in downtown Los Angeles.
Death of cartel leader 'El Mencho' sparks violence, tourism fears
The killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes has led to 70 deaths and raised security questions ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes has led to 70 deaths and raised security questions ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.