Legislation October 26, 2026
Sen. Ron Wyden Pushes Bills to Tax Data Centers, Aid Displaced Workers
Data centers would see excise tax, exclusion from certain tax breaks under one proposal from Senate Finance ranking Democrat Ron Wyden of Oregon.
Legislation October 26, 2026
Sen. Ron Wyden Pushes Bills to Tax Data Centers, Aid Displaced Workers
Data centers would see excise tax, exclusion from certain tax breaks under one proposal from Senate Finance ranking Democrat Ron Wyden of Oregon.
Taxes October 8, 2026
A Tax Break for Early Childhood Educators: Why This Policy Change Matters
The bipartisan Early-Childhood Educators’ Deductions (SEED) Act, signed into law on Sept. 19, expands the federal educator expense deduction to include pre-K and early childhood educators.
Legislation October 5, 2026
Is Congress On the Right Track with Its Proposed EV Tax?
A bipartisan bill in Congress could add a new tax for electric vehicles just as there is a renewed push to move away from gas-powered cars.
Taxes October 1, 2026
Sen. Tim Scott Touts Federal Film Tax Credit as a Blue-Collar Jobs Bill
The South Carolina Republican is leading the legislative effort in the U.S. Senate alongside Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), while a parallel bipartisan coalition is pushing for the bill in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Taxes October 14, 2026 Sponsored
Archived Webcast: Midterms and the Tax Agenda: What 2026 Could Mean for Tax Professionals
Oct 14 - In this session, hosts will examine the political and policy landscape heading into the midterms, including how polling, congressional race ratings, election forecasts, and prediction markets differ—and where each has limitations.
Legislation September 28, 2026
Tech Taxes Would Drive Sen. Mark Kelly’s Labor-Focused ‘AI Horizon Fund’
Introduced Thursday, the Arizona Democrat's bill would rely on new AI and digital advertising taxes on the largest technology companies to fund worker programs and increased unemployment benefits.
Legislation September 24, 2026
Hollywood Would Get 20% Federal Film Tax Credit Under Proposed New Bill
The Motion Picture, Television and Entertainment Revitalization Act would establish a 20% tax credit on U.S. labor for film and TV productions, including post-production and visual effects work.
Legislation September 24, 2026
Gas Tax Holiday Bill on Ice Despite House Rule Fracas
A House Freedom Caucus push for a vote on legislation to suspend federal motor fuel taxes amid war-driven pain at the pump was thwarted on Sept. 15.
Legislation September 24, 2026
Bill to Reverse Change Made to Gambling Tax Code Advances in House
Legislation that would restore the full federal tax deduction for gambling losses is back on track as it passed out of committee and now awaits a House vote.
Legislation September 23, 2026
House Passes Bill That Gives Tax Relief to Fraud Victims
Americans would be able to deduct money lost to fraud and scams from their federal taxes under a bill by U.S. Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) that passed last week in the House of Representatives.
Legislation September 7, 2026
Alabama Lawmaker Wants to Shield College Athletes From Surprise NIL Tax Bills
With so many college athletes now becoming wealthy in the NIL era, Alabama U.S. congresswoman Terri Sewell says she wants to help them avoid being caught off guard when tax season arrives.
Legislation August 31, 2026
New York, Vermont Senate Democrats Plan to Introduce Bill to Repeal Tariffs
U.S. Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Peter Welch, D-Vt., announced the Banning Antiquated Duties and Delivering Equitable American Levies Act to repeal existing tariffs, including tariffs on Canadian imports.