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US politics
fromFortune
19 hours ago

How Trump's war screwed you out of your Trump tax refund: Wall Street has the receipts | Fortune

The Iran war has negated the economic benefits of recent tax refunds for many Americans.
US politics
fromFortune
19 hours ago

How Trump's war screwed you out of your Trump tax refund: Wall Street has the receipts | Fortune

The Iran war has negated the economic benefits of recent tax refunds for many Americans.
fromAxios
12 hours ago

Thune nudges Trump to "wrap up" Fed probe

Fed independence means everything to me, Warsh responded during his confirmation hearing, emphasizing the need for the central bank to focus on its core mission of price stability and avoid mission creep.
US Elections
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
48 minutes ago

Trump taught us to prioritize our own wallets. Now he's paying the price | Jamil Smith

Air Force One's presence at Las Vegas airport caused significant delays, highlighting the intersection of power and public experience during a busy travel weekend.
SF politics
fromFortune
56 minutes ago

America's national debt is heading to 175% of GDP. Here's why no president-including Trump-has the will to stop it | Fortune

Trump's proposed Fiscal 2027 Budget increases defense spending by 40% while cutting non-defense spending, leading to a significant deficit and debt growth.
fromIndependent
8 hours ago

Jack Chambers signals Fianna Fail support for income tax cuts in budget as backbench pressure grows

Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers stated that personal taxation measures would be a 'priority' in the upcoming budget, reflecting a change in the party's approach to worker support.
UK politics
London startup
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

The hidden power keeping wages low

Joan Robinson's book, The Economics of Imperfect Competition, challenged traditional economic theories and significantly impacted labor economics.
#tariffs
European startups
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

New York businesses can seek Trump tariff refunds; Hochul demands White House repay consumers $1,700 per household | amNewYork

New York businesses can apply for refunds from illegal tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, with consumers also seeking relief from higher prices.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

CNN Expert Breaks Down Who Will Benefit From Trump Tariff Refunds

Tariff refunds begin following a Supreme Court ruling that some of Trump's tariffs were illegal, affecting $166 billion in collected revenue.
Intellectual property law
fromAxios
2 days ago

What to know about tariff refund site that's set to go live Monday

The Supreme Court did not address tariff refunds under IEEPA, but the Court of International Trade ordered the reimbursement process to begin.
NYC real estate
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Tariff Refunds Flow to Companies as Consumers Keep Footing the Bill

Tariffs have increased consumer prices, and refunds to companies may not benefit shoppers who bore the costs.
European startups
fromFast Company
5 days ago

A massive tariff refund program is launching. Here's who actually gets the money

A tariff refund program for companies affected by Trump's invalidated tariffs will begin on April 20, but individuals are not eligible.
European startups
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

New York businesses can seek Trump tariff refunds; Hochul demands White House repay consumers $1,700 per household | amNewYork

New York businesses can apply for refunds from illegal tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, with consumers also seeking relief from higher prices.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

CNN Expert Breaks Down Who Will Benefit From Trump Tariff Refunds

Tariff refunds begin following a Supreme Court ruling that some of Trump's tariffs were illegal, affecting $166 billion in collected revenue.
Intellectual property law
fromAxios
2 days ago

What to know about tariff refund site that's set to go live Monday

The Supreme Court did not address tariff refunds under IEEPA, but the Court of International Trade ordered the reimbursement process to begin.
NYC real estate
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Tariff Refunds Flow to Companies as Consumers Keep Footing the Bill

Tariffs have increased consumer prices, and refunds to companies may not benefit shoppers who bore the costs.
European startups
fromFast Company
5 days ago

A massive tariff refund program is launching. Here's who actually gets the money

A tariff refund program for companies affected by Trump's invalidated tariffs will begin on April 20, but individuals are not eligible.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

US Lawmakers Urged to Advance CLARITY Act as Digital Chamber Pushes Senate Markup

The Digital Chamber urges Senate leaders to advance digital asset legislation to avoid stalling momentum for clearer oversight.
California
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Experts rebuff claim that California plans retirement account tax

California has not attempted to broadly tax retirement accounts, despite urgent warnings suggesting otherwise.
Fundraising
fromTruthout
1 day ago

A Data Center Is Getting a $77 Million Tax Break. It Promises to Create 1 Job.

JPMorganChase's data center expansion in Orangeburg received $77 million in tax breaks for only one permanent job, raising concerns about public money usage.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Self-Employed Workers Face 12.4% Social Security Tax Hit in 2026. Here's How to Cut It

Self-employed individuals face a 15.3% self-employment tax, significantly higher than W-2 workers due to covering both employee and employer portions.
Business
fromFortune
2 days ago

The explosion of U.S. debt is wiping out the 'safety premium' of Treasury bonds, and time is running out for an orderly fiscal solution, IMF warns | Fortune

Soaring U.S. debt is eroding the risk advantage of Treasury bonds, leading to higher borrowing costs globally.
Law
fromAxios
2 days ago

The red state gold rush: Why some lawmakers are pushing precious metals

Recognizing gold and silver as legal tender provides citizens with options to hedge against inflation and preserve wealth.
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Stat(s) Of The Week: 1040 Blues - Above the Law

Preparing and submitting individual income tax returns costs taxpayers more than $91 billion a year, nearly half of which represents the opportunity cost of lost hours spent on tax compliance.
Productivity
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

More than $5 trillion in US taxes. Who gets it?

Trillions flow into the United States government on Tax Day, yet a significant share is directed toward war and defense contractors, rather than essential services.
Non-profit organizations
New York City
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Trump Flips Out After Mamdani Announces New Tax for Ultra-Wealthy Part-Time Residents: SO WRONG'

New York Mayor Mamdani introduces a tax on wealthy part-time residents to address a fiscal gap and support city services.
fromCornell Chronicle
6 days ago

Talk to explore politics behind the Inflation Reduction Act | Cornell Chronicle

Stokes will deliver a talk, 'The Carbon Wave: A Story of Democracy, Parenthood, and the Race to Protect Our Planet,' recounting the passage of the legislation through the perspectives of three new parents.
Higher education
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

GOP Senator Argues His Party Deserves to Lose the Majority: We've Gotten One Bill Passed'

Sen. Tommy Tuberville criticized Republicans for failing to maintain their majority in Congress and highlighted issues affecting rural communities.
#tax-reform
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago
Real estate

Tax reform and real estate, key deductions still matter

Pro-growth tax policy is yielding tangible benefits for homeowners and small businesses, reflecting the impact of recent tax reforms.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
US politics

Why your tax refund could be much bigger this year than you expected

Millions of Americans may receive larger tax refunds in 2026 due to 2025 tax-law changes combined with unchanged payroll withholding.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Tax reform and real estate, key deductions still matter

Pro-growth tax policy is yielding tangible benefits for homeowners and small businesses, reflecting the impact of recent tax reforms.
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Ballot proposal for income tax cut sparks debate in Massachusetts

"Yes, we're No. 1 in education. Yes, we're a safe state," said Chris Keohan, the spokesperson and consultant for the Taxpayers for an Affordable Massachusetts ballot committee. "But what does it tell you if we're losing people to states that are less safe, that have less level of education? It tells you that we're at a breaking point and something absolutely has to be done."
Boston
Europe politics
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Income tax breaks in budget would be impossible if cuts on petrol and diesel continue into next year

Extension of excise cuts on fuel could hinder income tax reductions for workers.
Healthcare
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

That's Laughable!' Democrat Goes Off On Trump OMB Director's Reasoning For 15 Million Americans Losing Healthcare

Rep. Brendan Boyle challenged OMB Director Russell Vought on healthcare coverage loss for millions due to Trump's policies during a House Budget Committee hearing.
#federal-reserve
fromFortune
1 day ago
US Elections

It's crunch time for Kevin Warsh: Here's how he might try to begin selling the idea of rate cuts-it requires some complex economic gymnastics | Fortune

US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

Trump says he would be' disappointed if Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh did not cut interest rates US politics live

Donald Trump expects Kevin Warsh to cut interest rates immediately upon confirmation as Federal Reserve chair.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
15 hours ago

Trump's US Fed nominee Warsh vows independence, says he's no sock puppet'

Warsh's confirmation hearing raised concerns about his independence and potential influence from Trump on monetary policy decisions.
US Elections
fromFortune
1 day ago

It's crunch time for Kevin Warsh: Here's how he might try to begin selling the idea of rate cuts-it requires some complex economic gymnastics | Fortune

Kevin Warsh's public campaign for Federal Reserve leadership begins, focusing on balancing dovish rate policies with rising inflation concerns.
fromFortune
2 days ago

The director of the Congressional Budget Office-known for its gloomy national debt data-is very optimistic that a crisis will be avoided entirely | Fortune

Public debt stands at more than $39 trillion, with the interest expense on that borrowing now exceeding $1 trillion a year, highlighting the urgent need for a sustainable fiscal path.
SF politics
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Moves to Settlement Talks In $10 Billion Lawsuit Against His Own IRS

President Trump seeks a 90-day extension in his lawsuit against the IRS, indicating potential settlement talks amid a conflict of interest within the Justice Department.
Business
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Why people can't build wealth on wages alone, and what to do about it

Rising inequality and ownership are central to addressing the affordability crisis and ensuring prosperity during technological revolutions.
#trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
21 hours ago

Dude, Just Take the L!' CNN Data Guru Reveals Trump Has Never Recovered From Liberation Day Tariffs

Harry Enten advises Trump to abandon tariffs due to their negative impact on his approval ratings since 2025.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
6 days ago

Trump Steers Right Into Damaging Feud With Jerome Powell

Trump threatens to fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell if he does not resign by the end of his term.
US politics
fromFortune
5 days ago

Everyone was wondering what Trump wanted more: Warsh smoothly seated at the Fed, or for Powell to pay. We have our answer | Fortune

Trump's ongoing investigation into Powell complicates Warsh's nomination to lead the Fed.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
21 hours ago

Dude, Just Take the L!' CNN Data Guru Reveals Trump Has Never Recovered From Liberation Day Tariffs

Harry Enten advises Trump to abandon tariffs due to their negative impact on his approval ratings since 2025.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
6 days ago

Trump Steers Right Into Damaging Feud With Jerome Powell

Trump threatens to fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell if he does not resign by the end of his term.
US politics
fromFortune
5 days ago

Everyone was wondering what Trump wanted more: Warsh smoothly seated at the Fed, or for Powell to pay. We have our answer | Fortune

Trump's ongoing investigation into Powell complicates Warsh's nomination to lead the Fed.
fromFortune
6 days ago

These Americans are refusing to pay their taxes in protest of the Trump administration | Fortune

"I was thinking, well, it's a little inconsistent for me to refuse induction, refuse to go into the military, yet pay taxes that would fund other people to go into the military," the 81-year-old told Fortune.
Right-wing politics
Cryptocurrency
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

It's Tax Day, and no one knows how to file for prediction market winnings

Traders face challenges in reporting prediction market earnings due to lack of guidance and tax documentation, complicating the self-reporting process.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Tice happy to put things right' after he failed to pay 100k in corporation tax'

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
SF politics
fromAxios
4 days ago

Trump suffers rare defeat with House Republicans

Republican leaders faced resistance on extending Section 702, resulting in a fallback to a short-term extension of the spy powers program.
Business
fromFortune
5 days ago

Americans have never been this gloomy about the economy. Wall Street has never cashed in harder | Fortune

The S&P 500 reached a new high despite economic uncertainty caused by the Iran war, highlighting a divergence between Wall Street and Main Street.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Billionaire fortunes have reached all-time highs under Trump. So has the movement to tax them

A proposed 5% wealth tax on California's billionaires aims to fund public services and education, reflecting growing support for taxing the wealthy.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Opinion: Corporate Democrats Who Refuse to Tax the Rich Are Protecting Their Donors. Vote Them Out.

New leaders are needed to advocate for working people and reform New York's inequitable tax system.
#irs-direct-file
US politics
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

The Senate is voting to save free IRS Direct File today

The Senate is set to vote on the IRS Direct File Act to reinstate free tax filing services for Americans.
US politics
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

The Senate is voting to save free IRS Direct File today

The Senate is set to vote on the IRS Direct File Act to reinstate free tax filing services for Americans.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

America's Insane Tax-Filing Process

The U.S. tax system requires individuals to file taxes themselves despite the IRS having most necessary information.
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Some Drivers Will Qualify for a New Tax Break on Car Payments

An update to the tax code will enable some car buyers to write off their monthly payments on their taxes this year, with significant caveats for eligibility.
Cars
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

House approves short-term extension of surveillance law in blow to Republicans' long-term plan US politics live

The House voted to extend Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance until April 30, despite bipartisan opposition to longer renewals.
#tax-cuts
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago
US politics

Republicans struggle to highlight Trump's cuts as Americans see little effect on Tax Day US politics live

Republicans are promoting tax cuts as political capital, but modest refund increases may undermine their impact ahead of elections.
fromPOLITICO
1 week ago
US Elections

Tax Day is the GOP's focus as Congress returns to war, shutdown and other challenges

Republicans claim credit for tax cuts, while rising gas prices and inflation pose challenges ahead of the 2024 election.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Republicans struggle to highlight Trump's cuts as Americans see little effect on Tax Day US politics live

Republicans are promoting tax cuts as political capital, but modest refund increases may undermine their impact ahead of elections.
US Elections
fromPOLITICO
1 week ago

Tax Day is the GOP's focus as Congress returns to war, shutdown and other challenges

Republicans claim credit for tax cuts, while rising gas prices and inflation pose challenges ahead of the 2024 election.
US Elections
fromFortune
1 week ago

Americans rate Trump's tax cuts a loser as most believe they're still too high | Fortune

Most Americans believe their taxes are too high, with rising discontent despite recent tax law changes.
#tax-filing
US politics
fromFortune
6 days ago

Exclusive: Elizabeth Warren on her proposal to bring back IRS Direct File: 'For just one day of bombing Iran, we could pay for 20 years' | Fortune

Sen. Elizabeth Warren opposes privatizing tax filing, advocating for free filing services and criticizing tax prep companies for misleading taxpayers.
fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

Thanks to Trump, tax refunds could $1,000 higher this season. Here are the new deductions taxpayers should know about | Fortune

US politics
fromFortune
6 days ago

Exclusive: Elizabeth Warren on her proposal to bring back IRS Direct File: 'For just one day of bombing Iran, we could pay for 20 years' | Fortune

Sen. Elizabeth Warren opposes privatizing tax filing, advocating for free filing services and criticizing tax prep companies for misleading taxpayers.
fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

Thanks to Trump, tax refunds could $1,000 higher this season. Here are the new deductions taxpayers should know about | Fortune

#gas-prices
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Trump Says Gas Prices Are Not Very High' When Asked When Americans Can Expect Relief

Trump claims gas prices are not very high despite current averages around $4 per gallon.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Trump Says Gas Prices Are Not Very High' When Asked When Americans Can Expect Relief

Trump claims gas prices are not very high despite current averages around $4 per gallon.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

House lawmakers weigh FCRA changes, CFPB complaint limits

Advancing smaller, bipartisan financial services bills is essential for effective legislation, while maintaining accuracy in credit reporting is crucial for economic mobility.
US Elections
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 days ago

It's Tax Day. Ahead of deadline, 53M filers used new Trump tax exemptions, Treasury says

Millions of Americans utilized new tax breaks, but many still feel their taxes are too high despite the Republican tax law.
Retirement
fromMoneyLion
1 month ago

Tax Questions Middle-Class Americans Should Ask

Middle-class Americans should actively review income changes, withholding amounts, and pre-tax contributions annually to avoid missed deductions, unexpected tax bills, and lost refunds.
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Democrats propose bill targeting corporate housing tax breaks

Democrats introduce legislation to restrict institutional investors and hedge funds from bulk-purchasing single-family homes to address housing affordability crisis and preserve homeownership opportunities.
Public health
fromFortune
1 month ago

Health care spending is surging just as Trump's tax cuts crippled its funding | Fortune

Federal health care spending has become the largest federal expenditure category, projected to reach $26 trillion through 2036, with Medicare costs doubling and threatening fiscal stability.
US news
fromJezebel
1 month ago

It's Officially Time to Worry About Trump's Economy

The U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February with January revised downward, showing a troubling trend of negative job growth in three of the last seven months despite unemployment remaining at 4.4%.
US politics
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

The Treasury just declared the U.S. insolvent. The media missed it | Fortune

The U.S. government is insolvent, with liabilities far exceeding assets and significant unfunded obligations.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Washington ignores America's fiscal cliff

Recent policy developments are worsening the U.S. fiscal situation, with projected deficits and soaring public debt over the next decade.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

The Trump Administration's proposed capital gains tax cut could add nearly $1 trillion to the national debt within the decade, think tank warns | Fortune

The Trump Administration is considering capital gains tax indexation that could add $170-$950 billion to the national debt by 2035, raising concerns about deficit spending amid record debt levels.
Business
fromAol
2 months ago

This Potentially Lucrative Tax Break May Be Off the Table for You This Year

Only self-employed taxpayers who use a home space exclusively and as their principal place of business qualify for the home office deduction.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

CBO predicts federal deficits and debt to worsen over next decade amid Trump's policies

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office's 10-year outlook projects worsening long-term federal deficits and rising debt, driven largely by increased spending, notably on Social Security, Medicare, and debt service payments. Compared with the CBO's analysis this time last year, the fiscal outlook has deteriorated modestly. Major developments over the last year are factored into the latest report, released Wednesday, including Republicans' tax and spending measure known as the " One Big Beautiful Bill Act,"
US politics
US politics
fromFortune
2 months ago

Trump is giving the U.S. economy a $65 billion tax-refund shot in the arm, mostly for higher-income people, BofA says | Fortune

OBBBA will boost 2026 tax refunds by about $65 billion, disproportionately aiding middle- and higher-income households and worsening the U.S. K-shaped economic divide.
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