Nov 27 Watch 7:43 CBO report predicts GOP tax plan would hammer poorest Americans By PBS NewsHour Congress returns from Thanksgiving to face an extreme to-do list for next month, including funding the government and voting on a tax plan. That comes on the heels of a public apology by Sen. Al Franken after allegations of groping… Continue watching
Nov 15 Watch 9:28 Wanting more money for tax cuts, Republicans seek Obamacare individual mandate repeal By PBS NewsHour With growing confidence that they will be able to quickly push through tax reform, Republicans are making an even bigger bet by adding the health care debate to the mix. Lawmakers have woven a repeal of the individual mandate into… Continue watching
Nov 03 GOP tax bill would be broadest tax code rewrite in 30 years By Alan Fram and Andrew Taylor, Associated Press WASHINGTON — With fanfare and a White House kickoff, House Republicans unfurled a broad tax-overhaul plan that would touch virtually all Americans and the economy's every corner, mingling sharply lower rates for corporations and reduced personal taxes for many with… Continue reading
Oct 26 House passes $4T budget in step forward for Trump tax plan By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The 216-212 vote permits Republicans to begin work on a follow-up $1.5 trillion tax cut and move it through Congress without fear of blocking tactics by Democrats. Continue reading
Oct 23 Trump promises 401(k) tax incentives ‘safe’ in tax plan By Associated Press House Republicans will be working to pass a budget this week so they can turn their attention to tax reform. Continue reading
Oct 20 Trump pledges biggest tax cuts ever as Senate paves way By Andrew Taylor and Marcy Gordon, Associated Press President Donald Trump promised tax cuts Friday "which will be the biggest in the history of our country!" following Senate passage of a $4 trillion budget that lays the groundwork for Republicans' promised tax legislation. Continue reading
Oct 11 WATCH LIVE: In Pennsylvania, Trump will pitch tax plan as boon for truckers By JOSH BOAK and JILL COLVIN, Associated Press Trump is expected to start speaking in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, at about 5:45 p.m. ET. Watch live here. Continue reading
Oct 10 Analysis: How tax reform could impact charitable giving By Jonathan Meer Giving by individuals accounts for nearly three-quarters of charitable giving in the United States, over $280 billion in 2016. Changes to tax policy can have an effect on the incentives individuals and households face when making the decision of how… Continue reading
Sep 29 New Senate GOP budget would pave way for tax rewrite By Associated Press Senate Republicans have unveiled a budget plan that's the first step to overhaul the nation's tax system. Continue reading
Sep 29 WATCH: Trump to promotes tax plan in address to manufacturers group By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump is expected to promote his plan for a sweeping rewrite of the tax code around 11:25 a.m. ET. Watch live here. Continue reading