One of Europe’s most crowded tourist cities is cracking down on cruises and their passengers, with the mayor of the city pushing to fast-track a tax hike on short-stay passengers. Barcelona mayor Jaume Collboni on Wednesday said he wants cruise passengers to pay up to $9.30 (8 euros) per night, a 100% increase from the current … Read more
According to a new study, tax refunds are continuing to increase year-on-year — but half said they’ve had to spend it all on necessities just to get by. The poll of 2,000 U.S. taxpayers who have received their tax refund this year found the average person got $2,825 back, a healthy increase from $2,300 from … Read more
One of television’s biggest hits is officially calling the Golden State home. CBS’s “Tracker,” the Justin Hartley-led drama that has dominated ratings since its 2024 debut, is relocating production from Vancouver to Los Angeles for Season 4 — and it’s doing so with the largest California tax credit ever awarded to a TV series: $48 … Read more
Need a tax break? Today, April 15, is Tax Day, and after all that time and energy spent filing taxes, you might want to treat yourself. Luckily, there are plenty of food deals and freebies available to get your hands on. File your taxes then head to one of these restaurants for extra savings this … Read more
Tax Day is quickly approaching, and with just one week left to file, it’s important to keep a close eye on common mistakes that taxpayers make. Filling out tax returns can be confusing, and there are some easy ways that people can slip up when filing themselves, according to Lisa Greene-Lewis, TurboTax expert and CPA, … Read more
Some pet owners might be able to snag a $1,000 “dog credit” this tax season to help pay for food and other necessities for four-legged friends. As Americans are gearing up to submit their tax returns by Tax Day on April 15, pet parents may be wondering if they can get a break by claiming … Read more
Talk about some sky-high baggage fees. Furious Southwest Airlines customers are sounding off over the carrier’s controversial new policy — which critics have slammed as a so-called “fat tax” after one traveler was allegedly forced to cough up nearly $1,000 for a second seat. Earlier this year, Southwest Airlines enacted its eyebrow-raising policy change, requiring … Read more
Swizz Beatz is back to being a tax deadbeat. Alicia Keys’ Grammy-winning, record-producer husband is facing more than $5.7 million in unpaid tax debt dating back to 2022, The Post has learned. Beatz, 47, was most recently slapped with a $1,242,984 lien by the Internal Revenue Service in January for unpaid income taxes in 2024, … Read more
Even as cartel carnage continues to cast a shadow, Californians’ favorite Mexican escape is turning up the heat on its tourism tax. A fee that has already pushed this vacation paradise out of “bargain” territory isn’t just sticking around — it’s skyrocketing. The government of Baja California Sur, which includes popular destinations like Los Cabos, … Read more
California’s star is dimming. The Golden State saw 20% fewer movie and TV projects filming in the state compared to a year ago —despite Gov. Gavin Newsom’s massive tax incentives for Hollywood, a new report found. Spending on big and small screen productions also fell 22% year-over-year, according to an analysis by The Hollywood Reporter. The … Read more
London is weighing whether to implement a new tourist tax targeting overnight guests. Mayor Sadiq Khan is reportedly looking into charging overnight visitors a tax on stays at hotels and short-term rentals. “The mayor has been clear [about considering] a modest tourist levy, similar to other international cities,” a spokesperson for the mayor of London told the … Read more
Reality stars and convicted fraudsters Todd and Julie Chrisley were released from federal prison Wednesday night, just one day after President Trump announced plans to pardon the couple. Todd, 56, was freed first from FPC Pensacola in Florida after serving just over two years of his 12-year sentence. His 52-year-old wife was let out of … Read more
Are “responsible tax refunds” on the rise? A new survey shows taxpayers are more likely to spend their refunds on rent, groceries and other necessities, rather than luxuries. The poll of 2,000 US taxpayers found nearly two in three (64%) have either already spent their tax refund money or are planning to soon. And all … Read more
Buy the latte — but pay the price. No, not in guilt. In savings. The “Treat Yourself Tax” is the latest budget-savvy hack sweeping social media, and it’s got impulse shoppers doing double takes — one at the receipt, and another at their savings account. The hack? Every time you splurge on something nonessential — … Read more
They’re not looking for love — they’re looking to file. According to a new survey, Gen Z is swiping on dating apps hoping to match with someone who can help them with their taxes. During peak tax season, a poll from the dating app Hily found that one in three young American singles are swiping for … Read more
Mexican officials may be rocking the boat with visitors by introducing a new tourist tax. A $42 immigration levy for every passenger on cruise ships that dock in Mexico was voted in by the country’s congress last week, The Associated Press reported. Stewart Chiron, a Miami-based cruise industry expert known as “The Cruise Guy,” told … Read more
LONDON (AP) — Former “Harry Potter” film actor Rupert Grint faces a 1.8 million-pound ($2.3 million) bill after he lost a legal battle with the tax authorities. Grint, who played Ron Weasley in the magical film franchise, was ordered to pay the money in 2019 after H.M. Revenue and Customs, the U.K. tax agency, investigated … Read more
Prince Harry’s hefty $8.5 million inheritance will not be subject to tax deductions, investment experts have said. The Duke of Sussex received the generous cash gift on his 40th birthday last month — thanks to arrangements made by his late great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. The late Queen Elizabeth II’s mother put $90 million into … Read more
It’s the spice that comes at a price. Every year, Americans eagerly await pumpkin spice season, but it turns out they’re often shelling out far more money for the beloved fall flavor. A study by LendingTree has uncovered the “pumpkin spice tax,” revealing that pumpkin-flavored products cost an average of 7.4% more than non-pumpkin alternatives … Read more
The tax man cometh. Annie Knight — who previously made headlines for sleeping with more than 300 people in a year — says she’s being “punished” for being a high-income earner after paying almost $400,000 ($600,000 AUD) in taxes over the past 12 months. The 26-year-old made more than a million Aussie dollars from her … Read more