Taxes April 29, 2026
House Approves Smucker Tax Legislation to Help Sexual Assault Survivors
Republican Pennsylvania congressman Lloyd Smucker's bill, the "Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act," passed the U.S. House by voice vote on April 27.
Taxes March 26, 2026
Some States Consider Tax Holidays as Gas Prices Continue to Rise
Gas prices are climbing again across the U.S.—with little clarity on where prices are headed next—spurring proposals for state gas tax holidays in the hopes of offering drivers some relief.
Taxes March 26, 2026
Will California’s Billionaire Tax Pay Off? New Studies Sharply Disagree
Two new studies come to vastly different conclusions on the proposed 5% one-time tax on California's billionaires.
Taxes March 26, 2026
Ex-Mayor of Indiana City Appeals Probation Sentence for Obstructing the IRS
U.S. District Court District of Indiana Chief Judge Holly Brady sentenced James Snyder, the former mayor of Portage, Indiana, to three years probation and repayment to the IRS on March 10.
Taxes March 25, 2026
Feds File New Fraud Charges Against Illinois Tax Preparer
Dormeshia A. Haire, 38, of St. Charles, MO, who worked in St. Clair County in Illinois as a tax preparer, is accused of making false statements on tax return forms to defraud the federal government.
Payroll March 25, 2026
Opinion: AI is Hastening the Résumé’s Demise. Good Riddance
Artificial intelligence isn’t just being blamed for killing jobs; it’s exposing the fundamental flaw in one of hiring’s oldest tools: the résumé.
Taxes March 25, 2026
Ohio State Rep Wants to Repeal Taxes on Residents’ Capital Gains
State Rep. Tom Young is pushing to exempt Ohioans' capital gains from the state income tax, with the hope of making Ohio a more attractive place to invest and do business.
Sales Tax March 24, 2026
Kentucky Women Sue to End ‘Arbitrary, Irrational’ Sales Tax on Feminine Products
Arguing that Kentucky is discriminating against women on the basis of sex by taxing period products like tampons and pads, two women are asking a Louisville court to revoke the tax and rule it unconstitutional.
Benefits March 24, 2026
Social Security Recipients Get Some Bad News
Last week, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office forecasted the Social Security trust fund is set to run out a year earlier than previously estimated.
Benefits March 24, 2026
Estimated 2027 Social Security Increase Likely Not Enough for Seniors, Advocates Warn
The annual cost-of-living adjustment won't be announced until fall, but early estimates indicate a small increase is expected.
Payroll March 24, 2026
Retirement Woes: U.S. Workers Aren’t Saving Nearly Enough for Their Future
To enjoy retirement, Americans say they'll need about $1.5 million in savings. But the typical worker has less than $1,000 saved, according to a report by the National Institute on Retirement Security.
Payroll March 24, 2026
Powell Reveals ‘Concern’ About Job Creation in America Right Now
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on March 19 said there is “concern” among Federal Open Market Committee members over troubling trends in the U.S. job market.
Taxes March 23, 2026
New Bill Proposes to Exempt National Guard, Reserve Drill Pay From Federal Income Taxes
National Guard and Reserve members typically train one weekend a month with readiness activities throughout the year and receive pay for their service. A bill introduced in the House would exempt that money from federal income taxes.