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The IRS is increasing energy-related tax breaks, as well as standard deductions for single and married people and heads of households.

The legislation has been a year in the making, with tense negotiations leading to a narrower spending package that focuses on climate investments and health care costs.

Low-wage workers across the globe are walking off the job on tax day Wednesday and demanding $15 an hour. Some fast-food workers in Orlando are participating in the strikes with a rally that started at six Wednesday morning.