Government taxation and revenue
Florida taxpayers could face a $1 billion Disney debt bomb if its special district status is revoked
A view of the Walt Disney World theme park entrance on July 11, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Octavio Jones | Getty Images A repeal of Disney’s self-government status in Florida could leave local taxpayers with more than $1 billion in bond debt, according to tax officials and legislators. The Florida House of Representatives on […]
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Hit with an unexpected tax bill? It’s time to adjust your withholdings
Georgijevic | E+ | Getty Images If you had a surprise tax bill this filing season, it may be time to adjust your withholdings, financial experts say. Whether you’re a W-2 employee or self-employed, the IRS expects an ongoing piece of your income, paid through withholdings or quarterly payments. As of April 8, nearly 68% of […]
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Supreme Court rejects challenge to SALT limit from New York, New Jersey
Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., speaks during a news conference announcing the State and Local Taxes (SALT) Caucus outside the U.S. Capitol. Sarah Silbiger | Bloomberg | Getty Images The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a challenge from New York and three other states to overturn the $10,000 limit on the federal deduction for state and […]
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How companies like Amazon, Nike and FedEx avoid paying federal taxes
The current United States tax code allows some of the biggest company names in the country to not pay any federal corporate income tax. In fact, at least 55 of the largest corporations in America paid no federal corporate income taxes on their 2020 profits, according to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. The […]
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There’s a growing interest in wealth taxes on the super-rich. Here’s why it hasn’t happened
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., speaks during a Senate Finance Committee nomination hearing on Feb. 23, 2021. Greg Nash | Pool | Reuters Americans increasingly favor a wealth tax on the ultra-rich. But despite an uptick in proposals, these policies have struggled to gain traction. President Joe Biden in March unveiled the latest federal wealth tax […]
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Many Americans face big tax bills on 2021 unemployment benefits
A Miami-Dade County job fair in Miami on Dec. 16, 2021. Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty Images Many Americans who collected unemployment benefits in 2021 may be on the hook for big bills this tax season. The federal government and most states treat unemployment benefits as taxable income. However, tax wasn’t collected on about 60% […]
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Why Biden’s billionaire minimum income tax may be a tough sell
Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., talks to reporters in Washington, Nov. 4, 2021. Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters President Joe Biden has proposed a new tax on the ultra-wealthy as part of his 2023 federal budget, aiming to reduce the deficit by about $360 billion. Some experts say it’s unlikely to gain traction in Congress. The “billionaire minimum income tax” calls […]
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Last chance to avoid a 50% penalty on required withdrawals is April 1 for some retirees
If you turned age 72 during the second half of 2021, the deadline for your first annual required withdrawal from retirement accounts is April 1. In many cases, it’s the last chance to avoid a hefty penalty. These required minimum distributions, known as RMDs, apply to both traditional and Roth 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans and […]
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren lauds Biden billionaires’ tax, calls for even more CEO pay changes
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) questions Treasury Undersecretary For Domestic Finance Nellie Liang as she testifies before the Senate Banking Committee, in Washington, D.C, February 15, 2022. Win McNamee | Pool | Reuters Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Tuesday praised the Biden administration’s renewed effort to introduce a new tax on the country’s wealthiest households, calling […]
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren says billionaires should pay more taxes to help the ‘next Elon Musk’
Elon Musk and fellow billionaires should pay it forward in taxes to support the next generation of entrepreneurs who can make a difference, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., told CNBC on Tuesday. “I’m happy to celebrate success, but let’s remember, Elon Musk didn’t make it on his own. He got huge investments from the government, from […]
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