With every passing day, there seems to be a new update on the Diddy controversy that shocks everyone. In the recent news flash, it has come to light that the music mogul’s legal team has accused the government of conspiring against the singer, so he could be imprisoned by an unfair trial. The accusations made […]
This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
While he has perfectly proven his charms in other genres like 1993’s war-drama Schindler’s List, 1999’s family-sci-fi Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, and 2003’s rom-com Love Actually as well, Liam Neeson’s performance in the action genre still dominates all. To say the least, action films are the one thing he is better […]
This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
After Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 debuted for PlayStation 5 in October 2023, gamers were almost immediately wondering about the potential story DLCs. After all, Spider-Man (2018) was blessed with an expansion just one month after its release, yet neither Sony nor developer Insomniac Games gave the word on Spider-Man 2‘s story DLC. However, everything changed with […]
This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
The world is changing. Galadriel felt it in the Earth. She felt it in the water. She felt it when The Penguin was going to be released. She even used the Mirror of Galadriel to look at the future and saw… a race-swapped Robin in The Batman II? All jokes aside, the theory is connected […]
This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
Ubisoft has faced several struggles with underperforming releases, including titles yet to be released that have already been deemed failures. But recent reports suggest that the company is shifting its focus. With key members from the disbanded Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown team joining new projects, there’s a lot of speculation. If the studio […]
This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
Blake Lively is loved by fans around the world, thanks to her undeniable talent and charisma. As an actress, she has graced the silver screen in iconic roles, notably as Serena van der Woodsen in Gossip Girl. Beyond her professional achievements, Lively’s personal life has also drawn significant attention, particularly her romantic relationships before settling […]
This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
Getting hate in the anime industry is not a new thing, as fans would not shy away from expressing their detest, especially when the anime adaptation is not up to the mark. From One Piece to Dragon Ball Super, no one is safe from constant criticism. The toxic fans are on the rise, where Boruto: […]
This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
CHECKS worth thousands could be sent out to Americans so long as they meet several criteria.
The direct payment comes thanks to the “inflation adjustment” rule from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Adjustments to account for inflation in the 2025 tax year were confirmed in a press release on Tuesday.
Changes will impact residents when they file their returns in early 2026.
Among the list of the IRS’s inflation adjustments was the earned income tax credit.
Earned income tax credit (EITC) is a refundable credit that assists low and moderate-income single Americans or married couples, especially those with children.
There are typically a few essential requirements to earn EITC.
For the latest 2023 tax returns, there were six to meet.
They included earned annual income of no more than $63,398 and an investment income of less than $11,000.
Filers must’ve also had a valid Social Security number by the final date for 2023 returns.
Additionally, they must have been a U.S. citizen or resident alien for the entirety of the year, have not filed a Foreign Earned Income form, and must’ve met certain rules if they separated from their spouse.
Similar qualifications will likely be in place for the 2025 tax year, with slight changes in the income and investment income amount requirements.
Those who meet the six requirements and have the seventh of having three or more children they claim as dependents could earn $8,046 in EITC thanks to the inflation adjustment.
The IRS noted the amount as a significant increase from $7,830 for the 2024 tax year.
It’s a total difference of $216.
Americans can see that $8,046 check or direct deposit around the same time they would get their return for the 2025 tax year.
The Consumer Price Index is how the federal government measures inflation.
Every month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics shares its CPI numbers with detailed breakdowns of which items have changing prices.
The CPI shows the amount prices rose or fell over the previous 12 months.
The calculation process is complex, but measures the changes in price for urban consumers, those living or working in an American metropolitan area.
While that does not cover everyone, it measures prices for about 90% of the population.
Amounts for qualifying single filers and those with fewer or more dependents will also see an increase.
Several other categories increased due to the inflation adjustment for the 2025 tax year.
Alternative minimum tax exemption amounts, qualified transportation fringe benefits, health flexible spending cafeteria plans, medical savings accounts, foreign earned income exclusion, estate tax credits, annual exclusion for gifts, and adoption credits saw positive changes.
The only unchanged areas included personal exemptions, itemized deductions, and lifetime learning credits.
More details regarding amounts and other information can be found on the IRS website.
There are also at least six ways to file taxes for free.
Some taxpayers can also claim a piece of a $14.95 million pot from a “privacy” settlement.
A 90-YEAR-OLD woman was left saddened after her homeowners association tore down her fence and billed her for the job.
Sylvia Hackbarth lives alone in her condo in the Kames Complex in Stow, Ohio, just outside of Akron, so to feel more secure, she had a fence installed for privacy reasons.
Edward Davidian, who lives next to his elderly neighbor, does a lot of handy work for her.
“I get her paper, I get her mail, I put the patio in, put the bushes in, I try to help her,” he told CBS affiliate WOIO.
Davidian said he and Hackbarth both applied for city permits to install the fence on their properties.
“I’m exposed here to everything that goes by. The dump truck when it comes to pick up the garbage, the people delivering orders that have come,” Hackbarth told the outlet.
Davidian said the city of Stow accepted their applications, and they fired off their plans to build the fences to the Kames Complex HOA.
However, soon, Hackbarth began receiving letters from the HOA warning her to remove her fence, or it would be torn down, and she’d be fined.
The notices said her fence was not approved, something Hackbarth was unaware of, according to WOIO.
“They sent me a letter saying your fence is approved,” Davidian said.
“I assume they sent her one, so I went down and got the city permits, and her fence came out about four feet.
“We just added six feet of fence, and while the carpenters were doing mine, I had them go ahead and do hers, and then I painted, and that was it, and then she gave me the letter that they were coming to cut it down.”
City documents reviewed by the outlet showed Stow approved Davidian and Hackbarth’s applications.
However, on October 21, the Kames Complex HOA came with saws and tore Hackbarth’s fence down but left Davidian’s intact.
“Then Monday came, and I heard the saws, and I came outside, and they were cutting the fence,” Davidian recalled.
“Pathetic. They have never done anything like this.”
Davidian said the HOA fined his elderly neighbor $1,000 for the work.
“They’re going to charge her $1,000. It didn’t cost me $1,000 to build it,” he fumed.
Hackbarth said she was saddened by the situation but vowed to fight.
“It’s very unsettling to feel as though you’re not in control of the property that you paid for,” she told the outlet.
“I think they think I’m not going to do anything, you know?
“I’m really saddened by all this. This is my home. I’m in my 90th year, and I really hadn’t expected to have to move again, and I hope I don’t have to.”
The Kames Complex did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The U.S. Sun.
One in five Americans live in an area with a Homeowners' Association - or HOA. But what exactly is it that they do?