Benefits June 8, 2026
An ex-senior Social Security Administration official alleges that Trump administration officials discussed a proposal to classify millions of living people as deceased in government records as part of an effort to pressure immigrants to leave the U.S.
Technology April 1, 2026
Software giant Oracle on Tuesday started laying off workers as it looks to rein in costs and double down on artificial intelligence.
Taxes March 31, 2026
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a high-earners income tax, dubbed the “millionaires tax” by supporters, into law Monday morning, enacting a 9.9% levy on earnings of more than $1 million.
State and Local Taxes March 31, 2026
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is proposing a $1-per-ride fee on ride-hailing services to send more revenue to schools. Most state and local ride-hailing taxes support transportation-related needs.
Benefits March 31, 2026
As Social Security faces potential insolvency in 2032, a new proposal from the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget calls for capping benefits.
Taxes March 31, 2026
The Citizen Action Defense Fund retained Rob McKenna to lead the anticipated legal push challenging the constitutionality of the state's income tax on high earners.
Benefits March 31, 2026
The Social Security Administration allows early retirement benefits beginning at 62, but the agency said those who claim before reaching full retirement age receive permanently reduced payments.
Taxes March 30, 2026
The lawsuit argues that the taxing structure set up by the state compounds the levies on marijuana and overinflates a state sales tax constitutionally required to stay at or below 6%.
Taxes March 30, 2026
House Budget Chairman Jodey C. Arrington (R-TX) outlined an agenda for the bill on March 27, which includes targeting fraud in the earned income tax credit program and finding savings in other means-tested benefit programs.
Payroll March 30, 2026
Chasing free shipping and discounts feels thrifty. The math can work in your favor, if you do it right.
Taxes March 30, 2026
The latest statistics from the Internal Revenue Service showed that, as of March 20, the average tax refund this year is $3,571, a 10.9% increase from last year’s average of $3,221.
Taxes March 30, 2026
A federal judge has ordered Richard Hatch to pay $3.3 million in back taxes and interest, bringing a major development to a 25-year legal dispute over his winnings from the inaugural season of “Survivor.”
Economy March 27, 2026
U.S. consumer sentiment slid to a three-month low in March and year-ahead inflation expectations jumped as the war in the Middle East drives up gasoline prices.