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Smaller budgets, fewer employees and increased duties have led to taxpayer frustration this filing season. The IRS is establishing a "surge team" to help with the backlog.

The financial documents, used to secure lucrative loans and burnish Trump's image as a wealthy businessman, “should no longer be relied upon," the accounting firm said.

As early as March, Philadelphia will start giving up to 60 people $500 a month, for at least 12 months.

“The IRS right now has unacceptable backlogs and the customer service that people are receiving is not what the American public deserves.”

Officials say the new rules are a necessary update to an outdated law, but consumer advocates worry that borrowers risk missing key information or falling prey to scammers.

Philadelphia area residents will see jumps in their heating and electric bills. The Public Utility Commission warns against "sticker shock."

These holidays could be different even from 2020, but supply chain worries and staff shortages didn’t seem to be a factor as shopping season began.

PECO's proposal before the PUC would increase the monthly bill for a residential customer by about 9.65% — an increase of $9.68 for a typical residential account.

The study found that housing prices in the Philadelphia metro are about 10% higher than what the long-term cost trends suggest they should be.

One in six households reported missing or delaying paying bills just so they could buy food in a new NPR poll.

Despite permission to hold performances under Phase 1 of the state’s reopening plan, Delaware theater groups and performers are hesitant to resume shows.

The Dept. of Education was still garnishing wages more than a month after Congress ordered an immediate suspension of the practice during the coronavirus pandemic.

Many businesses are offering relief on bills to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic fallout.

The stimulus program also includes increased unemployment benefits — even for gig workers.

The four — members of the People's Liberation Army, an arm of the Chinese military — are also accused of stealing the company's trade secrets, law enforcement officials said.