Taxes February 12, 2026
Senate Votes to Overturn D.C. Tax Decoupling, as Locals Push Back
The Senate passed a joint resolution on Thursday blocking changes to the District of Columbia’s tax code, which will now head to President Donald Trump’s desk.
Taxes February 11, 2026
Trump’s OBBBA Cut Taxes on Tips, But Here’s Why Servers in Illinois and Other States Will Still Pay
Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, U.S. workers can now temporarily deduct tips from their federal income taxes, up to a $25,000 limit. But Illinois is one of the states that are decoupling with the policy, so tipped income will still be taxed at the state level.
Taxes February 11, 2026
Michigan Gov. Whitmer Wants New Taxes on Tobacco, Sports Betting to Keep Health Spending Stable
To raise revenue and offset an increased state cost of administering Medicaid, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is proposing six new taxes: on tobacco and vapes, digital advertising and sports betting, along with a new internet tax rate on the state’s largest casinos.
Taxes February 10, 2026
Oregon Democrats’ Bill to Add $300M to State’s Budget by Ending 3 Trump Tax Breaks Advances
Oregon Democrats advanced their plan to generate more than $300 million for the current state budget by ending several state tax breaks copied from President Donald Trump’s big 2025 tax- and budget-cutting bill.
Taxes February 6, 2026
IRS Issues Proposed Rules on Clean Fuel Tax Credit
The Treasury Department and the IRS released proposed regulations Feb. 3 on the clean fuel production credit under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Taxes February 5, 2026
House Advances Measure to Block D.C. Tax Code Decoupling
Congress took steps on Wednesday toward blocking changes to D.C.’s local tax code, even as District officials warned it could wreak havoc on tax season and smash a hole in the city’s budget.
Taxes February 3, 2026
Republicans Look to Rebuke D.C. Council with Swing at Local Tax Code
The House is preparing to vote on a disapproval resolution this week that would reverse a recent measure passed by the D.C. Council that separates some local tax policies from the revamped federal tax code.
Taxes February 3, 2026
Oregon Democrats Unveil Plan to Close Trump Tax ‘Loopholes’ and Reduce Budget Deficit
Two key Oregon Democrats on Monday unveiled a plan to increase state revenue by dropping several state tax breaks copied from President Donald Trump’s sprawling tax-and-spending law passed last year.
Payroll January 28, 2026
Rapper Nicki Minaj Pledges Financial Support for Trump Accounts
During a summit to promote the new Trump Accounts program on Jan. 28, the Trinidadian singer said she plans to pledge between $150,000 and $300,000 to support the initiative.
Payroll January 28, 2026
Intel, JPMorgan Chase, Coinbase, and Others Will Match $1,000 Government Contribution to Employees’ Trump Accounts
Intel says it will put $1,000 in employees’ government-backed savings accounts for newborn children, matching the federal contribution to the new Trump Accounts.
Taxes January 28, 2026
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Urged to Opt Out of Federal Voucher Tax Credit Program
Dozens of public school advocates gathered outside of the Governor’s Office in the West Loop Tuesday morning, demanding that Pritzker choose not to participate.
Taxes January 27, 2026
IRS Posts FAQs About New OBBBA Deduction for Overtime Pay
The Treasury Department and the IRS on Jan. 23 issued a fact sheet containing frequently asked questions related to the new tax deduction for qualified overtime compensation under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.