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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?
NEARLY eight in 10 women feel like they have a sixth sense, according to new research.
A survey of 2,000 women looked at how strong their intuition is and found that more than half of respondents have a lot of trust in their intuition (56%) — especially those who are moms (74%).
On average, that gut feeling leads them correctly about 68% of the time, especially when it comes to meeting new people (65%), making major life decisions (46%), and when it comes to their health (37%).
Conducted by Talker Research for MD Live, the survey found that 81% of women trust their own “ill-tuition,” or the sense that something feels off with their health before knowing for sure.
However, women don’t pay attention to their feeling that something is off (59%), nor act on it (66%) until their symptoms interfere with their day, instead of being proactive at the first sign that something is off.
The symptoms that would prompt the quickest action are unusual pain (41%), shortness of breath (35%), and heart palpitations (31%).
Women would wait to seek medical care for one week if they suspect they’re experiencing a respiratory issue (44%) or infection (48%).
Even worse, they’d put off seeing a doctor for gynecological (57%) or mental health concerns (58%) for at least a month.
In fact, they admit they outright ignore feelings of ill-tuition for itchiness (19%), bloating (17%) and fatigue (17%).
A third of women admit they’re in denial about their symptoms when something feels off (34%), and 63% admit to not seeing a doctor immediately when their ill-tuition signals that something is off.
“Many common symptoms like unusual pain, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations can be early signs of an underlying health condition,” Dr. Vontrelle Roundtree, associate chief medical officer for MD Live by Evernorth, explained.
“Ignoring your body’s signals can prevent timely diagnosis and treatment.
Talker Research surveyed 2,000 women; the survey was commissioned by MD Live and administered and conducted online by Talker Research between Sept. 10 and Sept. 16. 2024.
“Trusting your intuition and acting on it early can make all the difference in managing your health.”
Forty-five percent of women said they ignore their ill-tuition during the workday, and another 37% wouldn’t call out of work based on the feeling that something is wrong.
Instead, plenty of respondents take matters into their own hands by searching online for information about their symptoms (38%) or trying home remedies (37%).
Putting off seeking medical care comes from experiences where they’ve felt their symptoms weren’t a big deal (30%).
Four in 10 shared that they’ve experienced “medical gaslighting” when a medical professional dismissed or ignored their concerns about symptoms they were experiencing.
Other reasons women have put off getting professional care are the cost involved (24%), fear of a potential diagnosis (23%), feeling like a burden, or being perceived as overly dramatic (22%).
But the longer they wait, the longer they worry. Forty-one percent often wonder if the feeling that something is off is more serious than they think.
Waiting certainly hasn’t helped the 43% who have experienced a health concern worsening after ignoring their ill-tuition.
“If you feel something is off with your health, seek medical advice promptly,” said Dr. Roundtree.
“Medical professionals are there to help you get to the bottom of your symptoms.
“With virtual care, you can quickly connect with a board-certified doctor, getting the support and reassurance you need without unnecessary delays.”
THE Pittsburgh Steelers have been predicted to trade Justin Fields to a team that has a bit of a quarterback conundrum.
The Steelers benched Fields in favor of veteran quarterback Russell Wilson after Week 6.
Fields lost the starting job after his 10 touchdown, one interception stat line helped guide the Steelers to a 4-2 record.
Still, he wasn’t supposed to be the team’s starting quarterback this season as Wilson won the job during training camp, but a preseason injury forced him out for multiple weeks.
Pittsburgh won in Wilson’s team debut in Week 7, and it appears Fields will not appear on the field anytime soon, barring another Wilson injury.
The Wright Way Network’s Marissa Myers wrote that the New York Giants should trade for Fields.
“Fields has the qualities to be a starter in the NFL, and rightfully deserves a chance … He put the Steelers in a winning position, and Fields can do the exact same for the Giants,” she wrote on Monday.
“New York has a wide receiver in Malik Nabers that can pair well with Fields, they have Wan’Dale Robinson, they have Darius Slayton, they have Tyrone Tracy out of the backfield.
“While it is not a top-tier group, it is a group that has potential that can be tapped into with the right quarterback.”
Myers did add that a trade can involve Giants wideout Jalin Hyatt, who could be useful for a Steelers team that has wide receiver depth concerns.
As for the Giants quarterback situation, it is a bit chaotic.
Giants signal-caller Daniel Jones has had a below-average campaign, completing just 62.5 percent of his passes for 1,442 yards, six touchdowns, and four interceptions while taking 21 sacks in seven games.
Head coach Brian Daboll even benched Jones against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 7.
Jones is still the starter for their Week 8 game against the Steelers.
The 27-year-old is currently in his sixth season and hasn’t thrown a touchdown in front of his home fans since New Year’s Day 2023.
Jones received a four-year, $160 million contract after the Giants’ 9-7-1 season in 2022 and made the playoffs.
Since penning the contract, he is 3-10 as a starter and has thrown eight touchdowns compared to 10 interceptions.