Apr 17 Column: Why we need to rewrite our tax code from scratch By T.R. Reid As we’ve seen in other countries, the way to bring about fundamental change in a dysfunctional tax code is to start over. Continue reading
Apr 16 Taxing the new economy, starting with Uber and Lyft By Elaine S. Povich, Stateline If any service best reflects the new economy, it may be hailing rides on demand from big companies like Uber and Lyft. Continue reading
Apr 15 Watch Bills requiring candidates to submit tax returns face obstacles By PBS News Hour Thousands of demonstrators across the country called today for President Donald Trump to release his personal tax returns. About half of state legislatures have also introduced bills that require all future presidential candidates to release their tax returns in order… Continue watching
Apr 13 Watch Dreading doing your taxes? Other countries show us there's another way By PBS News Hour Filing your taxes in other countries is not a work-intensive process that can take days or weeks; it can be as simple as clicking a confirmation sent online by the government. For his latest book, "A Fine Mess," J.R. Reid… Continue watching
Apr 13 What other countries can teach America about taxes By Paul Solman Journalist T.R. Reid's latest project was to find the world’s best income tax systems and report them back to the home of tax revolution: the U.S. Continue reading
Apr 13 Good news, procrastinators: Tax deadline pushed to Tuesday By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press The tax agency said Thursday that nearly 40 million taxpayers have yet to file their returns. Continue reading
Mar 16 New Jersey approves bill pressuring Trump to disclose tax returns By Michael Catalini, Associated Press It now heads to Republican Gov. Chris Christie, a longtime Trump ally, to sign or veto. Continue reading
Mar 01 Trump gives GOP leaders rallying cry, roadmap for change By Erica Werner, Associated Press President Donald Trump gave Republican congressional leaders a rallying cry and even a roadmap as they try to push through a sweeping and divisive agenda on health care, taxes and more. Continue reading
Jan 30 Column: Trump's border tax is not the right fix for U.S.-Mexico trade By Chad Bown There is little to gain and much to lose by using a border tax adjustment as either a punitive import tariff or a policy designed to finance a border wall. Continue reading
Jan 02 Watch 9:56 How the GOP plans to begin dismantling Obama's legacy By PBS News Hour The new Congress starts work this week, with the Republicans in control of both houses. Soon, they’ll also have the White House. What’s on the GOP agenda? William Brangham talks to Lisa Desjardins, Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report… Continue watching