Taxes April 17, 2026
IRS Launches Online Tool to Help Taxpayers Settle Their Tax Debt
On the day following the April 15 federal tax deadline, the IRS promoted a new online tool to help taxpayers understand and resolve tax debt.
Taxes March 13, 2026
Washington Business Groups Worry About How ‘Millionaires Tax’ Could Affect Competitiveness
"Policies that layer on additional taxes make Washington less competitive to neighboring states, at a time when employers have many choices about where to invest and create jobs," said Alisha Benson, CEO of Greater Spokane Inc.
Taxes March 12, 2026
Democrats Float Tax Relief Plans to Home in on Affordability
Democrats with potential presidential aspirations have unveiled a slew of tax breaks in recent days that emphasize the party’s focus on affordability in hopes of taking back the White House.
Taxes March 12, 2026
IRS Updates Withholding Estimator to Include OBBBA Tax Changes
The IRS has enhanced its Tax Withholding Estimator to reflect changes to tax credits and deductions under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including new deductions on tips, overtime, auto loan interest, and other tax breaks.
Sales Tax March 12, 2026
Missouri House OKs Switch to Sales Tax From Income Tax
The Missouri House Thursday approved Gov. Mike Kehoe’s plan to switch the state’s main source of revenue from income taxes to sales taxes.
Taxes March 12, 2026
Washington State ‘Millionaires Tax’ Passes Senate, Gov. Ferguson Expected to Sign Into Law
The bill imposes a 9.9% tax on income of over $1 million a year, with the first payments due in 2029. It would raise an estimated $3 billion to $4 billion annually, helping to fund schools and other state services.
Taxes March 12, 2026
After Washington ‘Millionaires Tax’ Vote, Former Starbucks CEO Announced He’s Moved From Seattle to Miami
Billionaire Howard Schultz alluded to the business environment in Washington state, where a measure that’s been dubbed a “millionaires tax” came closer to final legislative approval this week.
Taxes March 11, 2026
Poison-Pill Effort to Cancel Proposed California Billionaire Tax Hits Voters’ Mailboxes
California voters are being urged to put a poison-pill effort on the November ballot that would nullify a controversial proposed tax on the state's billionaires.
Taxes March 11, 2026
Washington State ‘Millionaires Tax’ Clears House After 24-Hour Debate
After a debate that stretched more than 24 hours, the Washington House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a state income tax on people earning more than $1 million a year, setting up a final vote in the Senate as early as Wednesday.
Taxes March 11, 2026
A Tax Preparer Went to Prison for a $4.3M Scam. She’s Now Charged in a New $5.5M Scheme, Feds Say
Before Jessenia Cordero finished serving her prison term for a $4.3 million in a tax fraud scheme, the wheels were in motion for her next scheme, federal authorities allege in court records.
Taxes March 11, 2026
Ex-Mayor of Portage, Indiana, Sentenced to 3 Years of Probation for Federal IRS Charge
James Snyder will have to pay $78,111.57 in restitution, which is what he still owes for obstructing the IRS, made in monthly payments of $570 a month. He has paid $18,000 of his debt.
Taxes March 10, 2026
Which States Tax the Rich at the Highest Level?
Stacker, a website specializing in publishing data, found that the American elite—the top 1%—pay, on average, roughly 37% of overall income taxes and earn 19.5% of salaries nationwide.
Taxes March 10, 2026
Could Washington State ‘Millionaires Tax’ Lead to Capital Flight?
Tax them, and they will flee. That’s the idea behind capital flight, an economic term used by tax critics to describe an exodus of wealth and investments because of higher taxes or cost of doing business.