child

Isabela Oside, 45, washes hands of her daughter Faith, 3, who completed doses through the worlds first malaria vaccine. Malaria is one of the preventable diseases that contributes to worldwide child mortality. Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP via Getty Images Isabela Oside, 45, washes hands of her daughter Faith,…

So far this tax season, the IRS has issued more than $115 billion in tax refunds to millions of folks who've submitted tax returns. If you still haven't received your refund money, there's a quick way to check the status of your tax return online. This story is part of Taxes 2024, CNET's coverage of the best tax…

The IRS so far this tax season has sent nearly $93 billion in tax refunds to those who've submitted their tax returns. If you're not one of the tens of millions who've received their refund yet, you can check the status of your tax return online. This story is part of Taxes 2024, CNET's coverage of the best…

Six weeks to go in the 2024 tax season, and the Senate is still considering a proposed tax bill that would send more money this year to lower-income families with children. The legislation, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, has already passed the House and would expand the child tax credit…

Congress is still working on a potential expansion to the child tax credit for tax years 2023 through 2025. Until that happens, you may be wondering whether it's best to hold off on filing your tax return or to go ahead and submit it if you're claiming the credit. We'll help you find out what's…

Mary Gachoki had learned about autism spectrum disorder from a caregiving course she'd taken in college. When her son was 2 years old, she recognized that he was displaying traits associated with this neurological condition. He wasn't making eye contact, he stopped talking and he began flapping his fingers – a common behavior for people…

We're nearly a month into the 2024 tax season, and the Senate and House continue to work on a proposed tax bill that would send more money this year to lower-income families with children. The legislation, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, would expand the child tax credit by boosting the…

For those early birds this year who've already submitted their tax returns, the IRS has send back $13 billion in refunds. (Here's how to check the status of your refund.) This story is part of Taxes 2024, CNET's coverage of the best tax software, tax tips and everything else you need to file your return and…

As of the second week of tax season, the IRS has received over 25 million returns. For those early tax filers expecting a tax refund, by sending in their tax documents early, they can get their refund money sooner. If you have children and you're claiming the child tax credit this year, rushing to get that refund…

Can Congress sign off on a proposal to send more money to lower-income families with children this year? The bill now with the Senate, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, would expand the child tax credit by boosting the maximum refundable amount per child over the next three years if approved…