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 April 22, 2026
Trump Tax Law Boosts Refunds, But Tariffs and Iran War Mute Its Impact
The problem for Americans—and for GOP candidates who want their votes—is that the bigger tax refunds have been largely offset by higher gas prices stemming from the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and by President Donald Trump's taxes on imported goods.
Taxes April 21, 2026
New York Congressman’s Legislation Would Allow Tax Deductions on Utility Bills
The No Taxes on Utility Bills Act, introduced by Rep. John Riley (D-NY), would allow U.S. taxpayers to deduct all taxes and state-mandated surcharges included on gas and electric bills.
Taxes April 9, 2026
GOP Congressman Blames Senate Democrats for 2028 Senior Tax Relief Sunset
U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) says Social Security tax reductions for seniors in President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act would have extended long beyond 2028 were it not for Senate Democrats.
Taxes April 1, 2026
South Carolina Governor Signs Income Tax Reform Bill
Gov. Henry McMaster signed legislation that sets a course to eliminate the state income tax over the course of an unspecified number of years.
Taxes March 30, 2026
House Budget Chairman Says Reconciliation Bill to Target ‘Fraud’ in EITC, Other Means-Tested Programs
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.
Taxes March 26, 2026
House Ways and Means Advances Bill to Allow Tax-Free Settlements for Sexual Assault Survivors
U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA) on Wednesday told the committee his bill would remove the need for sexual assault victims to fight the IRS and "relive the trauma of their case."
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.
Taxes March 19, 2026
Mississippi Bill That Would Have Made NIL Tax-Exempt Dies in Committee, Report Says
The Name, Image and Likeness bill passed the Mississippi House, but was killed March 16 by a unanimous vote of the state's Senate finance committee.
Taxes March 18, 2026
$1,020 Payments for Americans, Extra $125 Per Child Proposed by House Democrat After Tariff Ruling
A bill introduced by Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) proposes returning tariff revenue to Americans through direct payments distributed using tax-return data already on file with the IRS.
Taxes March 12, 2026
Democrats Float Tax Relief Plans to Home in on Affordability
Democrats with potential presidential aspirations have unveiled a slew of tax breaks in recent days that emphasize the party’s focus on affordability in hopes of taking back the White House.
Taxes March 9, 2026
Booker to Propose Bill That Would Make First $75K in Earnings Tax Free for Married Couples
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) plans to propose legislation Tuesday that would increase the standard deduction to $75,000 for married couples filing jointly.