CNN host Chris Cuomo has apologized after referring to an Indian-American White House staffer as âRaj whatever-his-name-isâ on air this week. Viewers and critics accused Cuomo of racism, which he refuted during his apology.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) allows taxpayers to deduct the cost of home improvements from their income taxes, but only if the improvements were performed for medical reasons and on their main residence.
The taxes you owe to the government are generally paid through withholding (money taken out of your paycheck), estimated tax payments, and payments made when you file your taxes each year. You may not have to file a federal income tax return if your income is below a certain amount. However, you must file a tax return to claim a refundable tax credit or a refund on income tax withheld. Find out if you have to file a tax return. Follow these steps to file a tax return: 1  Determine your filing status - Your marital status and how much your household members pay towards keeping up a home can help you figure out your correct filing status.