Taxes April 29, 2026
California Considers Tax on Retirement Accounts
The effort, though, may have an impact on a dueling campaign to tax California's billionaires to offset federal healthcare cuts.
Taxes May 2, 2025
Trump Seeks to Squeeze Drugmakers’ Revenues to Pay for Tax Cuts
President Donald Trump wants the pharmaceutical industry to shoulder part of the cost of his tax cuts, pressing Republicans to force drugmakers to accept lower prices on prescriptions covered by Medicaid.
Payroll May 2, 2025
U.S. Payroll Gain of 177,000 Shows Tariff Uncertainty Yet to Dent Hiring
Nonfarm payrolls increased 177,000 last month after the prior two months’ advances were revised lower, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data out Friday. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.2%.
Taxes May 2, 2025
Trump Renews Vow to Strip Harvard of its Tax-Exempt Status
While he did not elaborate, President Donald Trump posted to his Truth Social feed early Friday: “We are going to be taking away Harvard’s Tax Exempt Status. It’s what they deserve!”
State and Local Taxes May 2, 2025
SALT Talks Stall as GOP Considers Limiting Tax Break to Middle Class
The $10,000 cap on SALT, one of the most contentious issues in the GOP debate on its giant tax bill, remained unresolved as lawmakers left Washington on Thursday.
Taxes May 1, 2025
An ‘Enormous’ Amount of Money at Stake if Trump Targets Harvard Tax Exemption
Harvard's conflict with the Trump administration may not just threaten its research funding. The president said that the university “perhaps” should lose the tax exemption it enjoys as an educational institution.
Taxes May 1, 2025
New Tax Cuts Mostly Favor the Rich Across States This Year
Most states' tax systems already put a higher tax burden on lower-income households, but that trend only accelerated in this year's legislative sessions, worrying advocates who want to see the rich pay a larger share.
Payroll May 1, 2025
U.S. Economy Shrinks for First Time Since 2022 on Imports Surge
The U.S. economy contracted at the start of the year for the first time since 2022 on a monumental pre-tariffs import surge and more moderate consumer spending, a first snapshot of the ripple effects from President Donald Trump’s trade policy.
Taxes April 29, 2025
Low-Income Housing Credit Bill Back in the Mix for Federal Tax Package
A bipartisan duo is reintroducing a popular measure this week that would expand the low-income housing tax credit with an eye toward including it in Republicans’ budget reconciliation package.
Taxes April 28, 2025
IRS Issued Nearly 75 Million Tax Refunds as of April 11, Data Shows
In total, the agency has issued roughly $228.7 billion in refunds so far during the 2025 tax season, up 3.9% from the $220.2 billion issued at this time last year.
Taxes April 28, 2025
Trump Floats New Income Tax Cut in Bid to Ease Tariff Impact
President Donald Trump suggested on April 27 that his sweeping tariffs would help him reduce income taxes for people making less than $200,000 a year, as public anxiety rises over his economic agenda.
Taxes April 28, 2025
Trump’s Poll Numbers Drop Near 100-Day Mark, Raising Tax-Plan Stakes
Voter discontent with President Donald Trump’s economic stewardship is sinking his popularity as he approaches the symbolic 100-day mark of his second term, ratcheting up pressure on congressional Republicans to pass his tax plan.
Small Business April 28, 2025
Trump’s China Tariffs Set to Unleash Supply Jolt on U.S. Economy
Since the U.S. raised levies on China to 145% in early April, cargo shipments have plummeted, perhaps by as much as 60%, according to one estimate. That drastic reduction in goods hasn’t been felt by many Americans yet, but that’s about to change.