Taxes June 6, 2026
Counties, cities and towns putting together their budgets for next year say if the property tax amendment passes, all manner of government services could be curtailed.
IRS February 20, 2025
The purge largely targeted newer “probationary” employees who have fewer protections than long-term workers.
IRS February 20, 2025
A technical glitch prevented officials from notifying thousands of IRS employees via email that they were being terminated. The agency had to resort to paper.
Taxes February 20, 2025
The federal cost-cutting effort dubbed the Department of Government Efficiency says it has saved $55 billion in federal spending so far, but its website only accounts for $16.6 billion of that.
Payroll February 20, 2025
For those living on a fixed income, such as Social Security, a key part of financial planning may include keeping tabs on next year’s Cost Of Living Adjustment, and right now, it’s looking pretty low.
Taxes February 20, 2025
No one can say with certainty but lawmakers are hopeful that the partisan bickering that's dominated Washington debate will subside on the disaster tax relief issue.
IRS February 19, 2025
National Treasury Employees Union Chapter 66 president Shannon Ellis said the union had been informed by IRS leadership that as many as 1,000 probationary employees would be let go this week.
Taxes February 19, 2025
The quarter percent federal excise tax, also known as the handle tax, "does nothing except penalize legal gaming operators for creating thousands of jobs," said U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, D-Las Vegas.
IRS February 18, 2025
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Americans “don’t have to be concerned about any of this,” referring to attempts by the DOGE team to access a broad range of taxpayer data, including on individuals.
Taxes February 18, 2025
A refund has the potential to make a serious dent. The average refund amount in 2024 was $3,138, according to the IRS. But is paying down debt the best way to spend that money?
Payroll February 18, 2025
Social Security Agency acting commissioner Michelle King has reportedly resigned in protest over the effort led by billionaire Elon Musk to gain access to recipients’ personal information.
Payroll February 17, 2025
Southwest Airlines Co. will cut about 1,750 jobs in its leadership ranks, a dramatic step to reduce expenses that mark the first layoffs in the carrier’s history.
Taxes February 17, 2025
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth accused former President Joe Biden’s administration of rushing an IRS audit into him in a post to social media platform X on Monday.