Apr 12, 2021

Check to see if the IRS owes you … for 2017 tax returns

More than 1 million people a year fail to claim the refunds they are owed, according to a tax expert. masterSergeant via Getty Images

The IRS says $1.3 billion in tax refunds is unclaimed — from 2017. Plus, President Biden is set to meet with more than a dozen chief executives from automakers and technology companies over the global chip shortage. And, Toms Shoes is changing its business model, moving away from donating footwear and instead focusing on giving away profits.

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Biden to meet with corporate leaders over global chip shortage today

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IRS says $1.3 billion in tax refunds is unclaimed — from 2017

by Samantha Fields

Apr 12, 2021

People have until May 17 to file their 2017 taxes and request their refunds.

More than 1 million people a year fail to claim the refunds they are owed, according to a tax expert.

masterSergeant via Getty Images

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How helpful is the sell 1, donate 1 business model?

by Marielle Segarra

Apr 12, 2021

To have the greatest effect, in many cases, it’s better to donate money than a specific item.

A pair of Toms shoes. A child may need shoes, but what if other needs are more pressing?

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Look Both Ways! Birocratic, Flamingosis

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

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