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<p>Jeff Bezos paid no federal income taxes in 2007 and again in 2011, according to a report from ProPublica.</p>

Bezos, Musk and other billionaires pay next to nothing in income taxes, report says

ProPublica got its hands on a trove of IRS documents.

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EV tax credits jump to $12,500 in latest legislation -- with a catch

GM would be the big winner with the updated regulations, while Tesla would again receive some federal tax credits.

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USPS mail trucks to get more EV funding from Congress

As part of the Postal Service Reform Act, the USPS would receive another $8 billion to help make the majority of new mail carriers electric.

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Florida law would ban social sites from banning politicians

Supporters say it's an anti-censorship measure, but critics worry about disinformation and dangerous content.

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<p>The CNET stimulus payment calculator can give you an estimate of how much money you could get from the IRS.</p>

How much was the first stimulus check? Your tax return may need that total

Before you file your 2020 tax return, use this handy stimulus payment calculator to estimate how much your household should have received with the first payment.

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Who's a dependent for stimulus checks: New qualifications, how to claim, 2020 babies

Dependents count for more money than before with the third stimulus payments, but not every family qualifies. Here's everything you need to know, including how new tax breaks will bring some families a bigger amount.

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<p>Many seniors automatically received a first stimulus payment, but eligibility may change if a second is passed.&nbsp;</p>

Older adults and third stimulus checks: Eligibility rules and what they mean for you

The IRS continues to send batches of the third stimulus check. If you're 65 or older, here's what to know about qualifications, income, SSI, SSDI and retirement, and what to do if you're still missing stimulus money from the first two checks.

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You could have more than 1 stimulus check. Here's how you may get 3 payments

The third stimulus check is just one of three ways you and your family could get direct payments from the government over the next year. Here's every way you benefit.

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<p>What's the cut off for a second stimulus check?</p>

Stimulus check qualifications: Find out if you're eligible for $1,400 or more

The rules aren't the same for who qualifies for a third stimulus check this time around. Here's how to find out if you're eligible to receive the $1,400 payment.

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Biden infrastructure plan: Amtrak details 30 new routes if ambitious legislation passes

The administration's infrastructure plan allocates $80 billion for the nation's rail network.

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Did you get more money in your third stimulus check? All the reasons why

With the $1,400 per person maximum in the stimulus check, you're automatically eligible to receive more money than in the first two payments. Keep in mind a number of other factors could make your potential payment even larger.

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Biden immigration reform: New citizenship bills and border closures and what that means for citizenship

The southern US border is closed just days after the House of Representatives passes two new immigration reform bills. Here's what it means for citizenship and green cards.

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