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Tax Reform
This Chart Explains Why the IRS Isn't Ready to Answer Your Questions About the New Tax Law
The tax reform legislation will simply place more burden on an already overtaxed agency.
Walmart Promises Higher Pay Under Tax Overhaul
Walmart is one of several companies that has announced raises and one-time bonuses for employees after Congress passed its tax overhaul.
Congress Just Passed Its Massive Tax Overhaul
Here's what that means for middle-class Americans.
Rubio and Corker Announce Support for Tax Legislation
The legislation is now almost certain to pass.
These Two Charts Show How the GOP's Proposed Tweaks to the Child Tax Credit Fail to Help Low-Income Americans
Senator Marco Rubio says he'll vote against any tax reform plan that doesn't include big changes to the Child Tax Credit. The data shows his concerns are valid.
The GOP Tax Bill Is an All-Out Assault on America's Weakest
Phase One: Blow up the deficit. Phase Two: Use austerity to justify shredding the safety net.
Truth, Lies, and Tax Reform
Republicans (and President Donald Trump) say they want to fix the tax code. But their proposals won't do anything like that. Here are a few ways they can do better.
GOP Tax Reform Legislation Passes the House
Democrats have attacked the bill as a giveaway to corporations and the wealthiest Americans.
These Four Charts Show What the Latest Changes to the Senate's Tax Reforms Bill Mean for Americans Across the Income Distribution
A new analysis finds that every income group looks quite a bit worse by 2027 under the revised Senate tax reform legislation.
Key Differences Between the Senate and House Tax Reform Plans Could Set Up a Battle Within the GOP
It's unclear how the GOP will bridge the gap between the two chambers' plans.
These Charts Show How the GOP's Tax Reform Bill Will Spell Trouble for the Middle Class in the Long Run
Republicans' tax reform legislation would give middle-class Americans a nice break, but only in the short term.
Despite Campaign Promises, Republican Tax Legislation Avoids Closing a Major Loophole
President Trump promised that he would end the carried interest loophole, but the most recent Republican tax reform bill leaves it intact.
How the Proposed GOP Tax Plan Will Punish Disabled Americans
Tax credits and medical deductions make many disabled lives easier. The GOP wants to end them.
What to Make of Sarah Huckabee Sanders' Beer-Tax Analogy
It tells us a lot—none of it particularly good—about how she approaches her job as press secretary.
Trump Frames Tax Plan as Historic Win for the Middle Class
Trump's tax plan includes cuts for the wealthiest Americans.
Trump Doubles Down on Tax Reform—Sort of
On Wednesday, the president introduced his push for tax reform. It was heavy on promises, but light on specifics.
The Myth of America's High Corporate Taxes
Is America really the "highest taxed country in the world" for businesses? A new report shows that the answer's not as clear as it seems.
Explaining Gentrification: Real Estate Bubble Trouble in Stockholm
As the problems in Sweden's capital demonstrate, the issue of housing supply isn't nearly as critical as that of housing demand.
Improving Tax Systems May Involve Adding More Credits
A professor of tax law argues that tax reform to reduce federal spending, budget deficits and the size of government may start with axing deductions and subsidies while adding credits.