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An eight-year campaign to slash the IRS's budget has left the agency understaffed, hamstrung, and operating with archaic equipment. The result: a ...

Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska all ranked high in a report tracking tax rates on wireless *service*.

Talking about your money matters today with Jordan Schwartz from Strategic Wealth Designers. We're talking taxes toward the end of the year and how to keep ...

As President Macron caved into the yellow vest fuel tax protests, President Trump was triumphant. The French humiliation showed people rejected the sort of ...

If many corporations are already effectively paying nothing in taxes, why bother with an official tax rate?

It may seem like a harmless fib, but lying on your taxes can result in fees, interest and penalties.

As you prepare your tax documents for the end of the year, remember to get right with your nanny. That's because if you're paying her under the table, you won't ...

Homeowners in Altoona will receive an early Christmas present in the form of lower property tax bills, thanks in large part to the largest lottery credit in state ...

After much debate for the past several months, the Columbus City Council voted 6-0 to adopt two 5 percent ticket taxes to fund the arts and improvements to ...

Noisy demonstrations in Paris and other European aren't merely about global warming. They're about the growing tax burden they face and the EU's socialism.

AS the year comes to a close, make sure you know what changes to expect under the new tax plan - before it's too late.

Manny Machado and Bryce Harper face enormous decisions about their baseball futures, but how might state taxes steer their final free-agent decision?

Property taxes are due in California Monday. In Butte County, people who lost their homes to fire are rushing to defer taxes and get their property reassessed.

Here's a look at the tax brackets for 2019 and what they could mean to you.

The new tax law has put a whole new spin on year-end tax planning, though it hasn't eliminated the need to do it altogether. "The tricks we had in our back ...

The standard deduction nearly doubled for 2018, leaving many taxpayers wondering whether itemizing tax returns is worth the effort anymore. Tax pros share ...

As if tax time isn't confusing enough, filing in 2019 will be even more baffling following the new law that significantly changes how federal taxes are calculated.

Former federal prosecutor Gene Rossi on Monday said that taxes could present significant legal hurdles for President Trump after federal prosecutors in New ...

You'd think that asking if rioters actually want higher taxes would be a crazy question to ask with an obvious 'no' answer. However, that's not the case in NJ, well ...

The bottom line is this: economic freedom—the kind you get with a large middle class—leads to prosperity, economic growth, and technological innovation.

The village of Oak Park approved its 2019 village budget on Dec. 10, a budget that will increase the village's portion of a residential property tax bill by 3 percent.

House Republicans reshaped their tax bill, trying again to build momentum for a plan that has struggled to gain support in both chambers of Congress.

Putting an economic price on greenhouse gases is proving a hard sell with the public, even as time to head off climate change shrinks.

The new GOP tax law went into effect at the start of 2018, and a UBS analysis suggests it could have a big impact on federal tax refund checks.

Some long-term Lake View residents say they are being punished for working hard to revive their neighborhood, Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) said.

While New Jersey marijuana legalization may be inching loser to reality, legal weed taxes are not likely to create a revenue windfall.

Property taxes are rising, and objections are being raised, but in St. Paul and Minneapolis, criticism has come with a twist. Jeffrey Strand, a longtime activist in ...

Retailers' tax function is so complex because it is so multifaceted: from sales and VAT tax calculations at the point of sale to tax reporting for shareholders to ...

A majority of New Jersey's soon-to-be Democratic-heavy congressional delegation elected in the Trump midterm huddled behind closed doors Monday with Gov ...

Before you break out the Champagne, take a look at these six strategies that could help you trim your 2018 tax bill — as long as you act before Dec. 31.

The City Council in Modesto, California, has approved a tax rate for cannabis retailers and other marijuana businesses, including distribution, microbusiness, ...

With Bitcoin and other crypto prices down again, many holders don't want to sell. But if you owe taxes, how about paying them in Bitcoin? Selling now may ...

Even before the fuel tax, France had the highest burden in the West.

Eddie Hughes, a member of Parliament in the United Kingdom, wants locals to be able to pay their taxes with bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency.

Will you owe capital gains taxes when selling your primary residence? Is selling a home tax free? We walk you through what you need to know before selling a ...

Human Services Programs of Carroll County, Inc., is looking for volunteers to help expand its free tax preparation program in the new year.

French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to boost the minimum wage and cut taxes on some pensioners in an attempt to placate “yellow vest” protesters who ...

How Michigan misuses a procedure meant to target pirate ships and drug lords' mansions.

Alabama's has one of the highest excise taxes on wine in the country, according to the Tax Foundation.

Though they are living here illegally, undocumented immigrants are paying millions in taxes, according to estimates.

Point Pleasant Beach officials are considering imposing a tax on airbnbs. Point Pleasant Beach introduced an ordinance last month that would impose a 3 ...

You wouldn't trust your toddler with a pile of cash, right? Well, this estate-planning technique may allow you to safely pass your IRA on to future generations — if ...

In October, Japan hinted its plans to ease the process of taxing crypto investments to refrain from impractical policies affecting the local market.

Most of the provisions of the tax reform bill that passed in late 2017 took effect at the beginning of this year. Between new tax rates and brackets, expansions of ...

If you're planning on shedding weight in 2019 — in the form of your soon-to-be ex — be sure you understand this tax-planning benefit. Why the "head of ...

A month after she won re-election, Gov. Kate Brown is calling for lawmakers to partially undo her 2018 special session tax cut and significantly trim the broader ...

Originally posted Sunday, December 9, 2018 by RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com on his AJC Radio & TV Talk blog. Earlier this month, RadarOnline broke the news ...

Tinley Park has approved the initial property tax abatement for the new owners of the village's Holiday Inn, part of a larger package of incentives worth $4 million.

Here are 10 smart RMD moves to help you minimize taxes, meet deadlines and avoid penalties when you make these mandatory withdrawals from your ...

Tax season is coming more quickly than you might think — has the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act affected you? Read here to discover more!

Yesterday, voters in Lafayette Parish voters approved a change to the city-parish charter, but rejected efforts to improve insurance rates with better funding for ...

For the ultra-wealthy, it just might make sense to give a few million dollars away. That's because this strategy helps you reduce your taxable estate. Here's what ...

Under new rules, nonprofits can use any reasonable method to calculate costs used in computing employee-parking taxes.

Sometimes it pays to go against conventional wisdom. Here are two ways to possibly reduce taxes in retirement while extending the life of your nest egg by ...

Around this time of year, many taxpayers begin the annual ritual of pondering The Big Question: Do I take the standard deduction or spend time hunting for ...

These tax changes could affect your retirement income.

When members of the Erie County Legislatures Republican-supported minority struck a deal with a maverick Democratic lawmaker, they thought they would ...

The senator from Ohio said GM's tax rate would be cut in half if it moved its Lordstown plant to Mexico. That's open to interpretation.

There is little doubt among scientists and economists that carbon taxes are needed to reduce fossil fuel dependence. The question is how to design them to ...

The Tax Cut and Jobs Act eliminated the alimony deduction for divorces after 2018. The new law will mean less money for expenses of the two household.

If you're a homeowner with sticker shock over your most recent tax bill, you are not alone. Homeowners are getting hit with a double-whammy on their proposed ...

With some year-end planning, you may still find it worthwhile to file an itemized return to lower your 2018 tax bill.

Republicans tax churches to help pay for big corporate giveaway. You would be forgiven for thinking this is a headline from the Onion or the fantasy of some ...

A year-long investigation has led to the Spanish government claiming that Shakira will face criminal tax fraud charges.

A conservative shift in Canada's provinces has opened a new battle over carbon pricing, threatening one of the prime minister's goals. But that is not the only ...

The eulogies for George H.W. Bush keep rolling in, and a great American hero's life has been given proper tribute..12/11/2018 11:59:18AM EST.

CPAs who work with athletes say they can no longer get full deductions for state and local taxes — or for itemizing.

In a year with more than $1 billion in new state revenue, Gov. Gary Herbert is proposing a $200 million sales tax cut to help Utahns keep more money in their ...

The law scaled back an income tax break Louisiana allows for taxes paid to other states.

PARIS — Trying to quell its most serious political crisis, the government of President Emmanuel Macron announced on Tuesday that it would suspend the ...

Once again, Hamilton County leaders broke a promise.

With 2018 rapidly drawing to a close, this may be your last chance to make some key tax moves.

With the changes in tax law approved last year, here are some things to do -— and not do — by Dec. 31 to save money on your taxes.

The IRS issued proposed regulations on the determination of the foreign tax credit after the changes in the law made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

I think the easiest way to understand Amazon's HQ2 and the specific question of cities handing out tax subsidies is to abstract away from the particular details of ...

House Republicans reshaped their tax bill on Monday, trying again to build momentum for a plan that would tie up loose ends in tax policy but that has struggled ...

BROADALBIN, N. Y. (WRGB) - A sudden spike in taxes has Broadalbin residents concerned and questioning why many of them will be paying nearly triple what ...

Shave down your tax bill in the future by funding these two savings accounts in the present. Employees are likely familiar with the traditional 401(k), an account ...

The reversal of France's fuel tax sends a worrying message to world leaders meeting this week in Poland to firm up climate commitments, says Olive Heffernan.

Former Wyoming Sen. Alan Simpson on Wednesday used his eulogy of George H.W. Bush as an opportunity to praise the former president for agreeing to raise ...

The country's “Yellow Vest” movement demonstrated nationwide, blocking roads and roundabouts, to register anger about fuel taxes and the loss of purchasing ...

Tax changes give eligible people with disabilities several ways to put additional money into these special accounts.

Plan relied on $23M from a complex and incompleted plan to sell Westchester County Center parking lots.

Ever hear anyone on the left spell out exactly how they're going to pay for Medicare for All, free college, and all the rest? Didn't think so.

David Hogg wants a federal tax on firearms and ammunition. He has repeatedly broached the idea, including multiple times on Twitter, and only sometimes ...

Got a concentrated position of highly appreciated stock? Turn it into guaranteed income for your family—and a gift to your favorite charities—with a charitable ...

Boss of Bolton-based company that supplied construction workers has been disqualified for seven years for failing to declare all the company's tax liabilities.

Ghana's government should ban funerals for people who refuse to pay taxes, writes journalist Elizabeth Ohene.

If you were hoarding receipts in a shoebox with the hope of claiming a big break on your 2018 taxes, prepare to be disappointed. That's because the Tax Cuts ...

SEATTLE (AP) — A Kirkland businessman has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for a long-running tax-evasion scheme. The U.S. Attorney's Office ...

Idaho is on track to have roughly $63 million less in tax revenue than budget forecasters predicted, with general fund revenue collections for the month of ...

The legalization and taxation of marijuana could garner $670 million annually for New York that could help fund subway repairs.

ATLANTA - Ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft could be on the hook for tens of millions of dollars as a tax dispute with the state heads to court.

The Hell's Kitchen location of Cajun-ish pizza chain Two Boots has closed after being seized by the state for unpaid taxes — the fifth location nationwide to have ...

The owners of another Rhode Island funeral home told the NBC 10 I-Team they've been hit with a hefty tax bill, following a series of audits on funeral homes ...

The hugely increased estate and gift tax exemption is indeed a tax cut for the rich.

TELFORD —Telford Borough Council members unanimously voted to adopt a tax ordinance that will increase taxes by 4.1 percent at their Dec. 3 meeting.

A proposal tying tax incentives to at least a $15-an-hour wage requirement is just one of a number of items to be decided by the Columbus City Council on ...

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas says property owners can start get an early start on paying their 2018 taxes.

Unrest in France at a rise in fuel prices highlights how the necessary transition to a clean economy must be carefully managed.