As more individuals are added to the “billionaire’s club” annually, and income inequality gains prominence as part of a global conversation about social infrastructure, the amount of taxes wealthy people
This summer, quarterback Patrick Mahomes signed the largest contract in sports history, committing himself to the Kansas City Chiefs for the next decade. The deal was a $503-million whopper that
The first rule of saving money, financial experts will agree, is not to leave it on the table. But substantial numbers of working-class readers in every business reporter’s beat are
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) enacted into law in December 2017 introduced the most far-reaching changes in the tax code since 1986. The new law reduced taxes at
Natural disasters can cause millions of dollars in damage. The tornado that hit Joplin, Missouri in 2011 caused about $2.8 billion in property damage. Those who do not have property
For a timely story relating to data breaches, focus your reporting on tax-related scams, which increasingly threaten consumers’ financial security. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a “dirty dozen”
By February 1, when the tax season opened this year, refunds for 2018 averaged $1,865, 8.4% less, confirming the fears about the new Tax Cuts and Job Cuts legislation. But
“Shop Till You Drop” isn’t just a motto this holiday season. U.S. consumers are expected to spend a brisk $1,007 on gifts, candy, decorations, and other purchases for themselves and
Christmas is right around the corner, but some taxpayers may not be getting the gift of tax cuts promised in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that went into effect
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Many taxpayers saw an immediate increase in their paychecks after H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Bill, became law on January 1, 2018. But they may not be paying attention
Immediately after the tax cut passed in December, companies like Walmart, AT&T, Boeing, Comcast, and Wells Fargo began announcing how they would invest in employees and facilities. Many of these
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