Taxes August 5, 2026
Paxton Pitches Family Tax Cuts While Hammering Talarico in Texas Senate Race
The GOP candidate promotes tax breaks on health care, homes and children as the Democrat's campaign calls the affordability push "laughable."
Taxes June 8, 2026
Massachusetts Lawmakers Delay Federal Tax Cuts in $1.5 Billion Spending Bill
State lawmakers have reached an agreement on a $1.5 billion spending plan that divvies up money from the millionaires’ tax and delays some of President Donald Trump’s federal corporate tax cuts.
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.
Sales Tax March 19, 2026
Republican Push to Increase Sales Taxes Would Fall Hardest on Lower-Income Residents
Several states this year, including South Dakota, are pushing higher sales taxes as a way to pay for other tax cuts.
Taxes March 9, 2026
Senators Push Trump for $200B Tax Cut Without Congress; Experts Say It’s Illegal
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Tim Scott, R-S.C., asked the Treasury Department to cut capital gains taxes on investors—and they claim the move does not need congressional approval.
Taxes January 5, 2026
These States Cut Their Income Tax for 2026. Could Massachusetts Be Next?
The pro-business Massachusetts Opportunity Alliance is pushing for a pair of proposed ballot questions this year. One of them would lower the state’s income tax from 5% to 4%.
Taxes December 26, 2025
Column: Let’s Be Grateful for the Gift of Tax Indexing
The legendary 1981 Reagan tax cut included a little-known provision called tax indexing, which has been saving taxpayers money ever since—far more money than most of us can imagine.
Taxes November 17, 2025
Bessent Says Trump’s $2,000 Checks Would Need Congressional Vote
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Donald Trump’s proposal to send $2,000 “dividend” payments from tariffs to U.S. citizens would require congressional approval.
Taxes November 10, 2025
Treasury Secretary Says Trump’s Proposed $2,000 ‘Dividend’ May Come Via Tax Cuts
Scott Bessent said President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Americans may receive a tariff “dividend” of at least $2,000 could come via the tax cuts passed in his signature economic policy bill earlier this year.
General News September 15, 2025
Trump’s Medicaid Cuts Were Aimed at ‘Able-Bodied Adults.’ Hospitals Say Kids Will Be Hurt
Republicans insist that President Donald Trump’s cuts to Medicaid were aimed at reducing fraud and getting more of its adult beneficiaries into jobs. But the side effects may include less care for sick kids.
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.
Taxes February 26, 2025
Tax Cut Chances Rise as House Republicans Pass Budget Targeting Safety Net
Chances for early action on Donald Trump's tax cut plans improved as House Republicans passed a budget blueprint Tuesday calling for deep cuts in safety-net programs such as Medicaid.