Politics May 22 Democrats propose funding teacher pay raises by canceling tax cuts for the wealthy Congressional Democrats on Tuesday proposed giving states and school districts $50 billion over a decade to fund the teacher raises by canceling tax cuts for high wage earners. By Maria Danilova, Associated Press
Politics Feb 10 Lobbying expenses spiked as Congress shaped tax overhaul Money spent on lobbying by corporations, trade associations and special interest groups spiked during the final three months of 2017. By Richard Lardner, Associated Press
Politics Jan 06 Federal tax overhaul could lead to changes in some states In New Jersey and California, top Democratic officials want to let people make charitable contributions to the state instead of paying certain taxes. In Connecticut and New York, officials are exploring a switch from income taxes to new ones on… By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press
Nation Dec 27 Watch 7:21 Should you pay your property tax before the GOP bill kicks in? Only days after President Trump signed the new tax bill into law, homeowners are already scrambling to take advantage of current deductions and prepay their 2018 property taxes before the new rules take effect. Brenda Flanagan of New Jersey Public… By PBS NewsHour
Dec 24 Dems aim to turn tax plan into cudgel in 2018 midterms By Bill Barrow, Associated Press A Democratic congressional candidate outside Philadelphia calls the Republican tax overhaul a "cynical bill" that will redistribute wealth upward. Continue reading
Dec 22 How the tax overhaul will affect alimony deductions By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Many divorce experts worry that the change will make negotiations tougher and lead to less spousal support as cash goes to taxes instead. Continue reading
Dec 22 Trump signs $1.5 trillion tax overhaul into law By Associated Press President Donald Trump has signed into law a $1.5 trillion tax overhaul package. Continue reading
Dec 17 Trump’s likely tax victory overshadowed by probe By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press President Donald Trump's team on Sunday was again forced to grapple with the growing Russia probe that has shadowed the White House for much of the president's initial year in office. Continue reading
Dec 17 Sign-ups show Affordable Care Act’s staying power in Trump era By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press A deadline burst of sign-ups after a tumultuous year for the Obama health law has revealed continued demand for the program’s subsidized individual health plans. Continue reading