Forsyth County Board of Commissioners candidates debate tax hikes at forum
Six candidates – three Republicans and three Democrats – are vying for three seats on the board.
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In surprise move, Hunter Biden pleads guilty to tax charges
In a last-minute move, Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to tax charges Thursday, avoiding what could have been an embarrassing trial.
No tax on tips: Why politicians love it, and economists don't
Presidential nominees Harris and Trump say they want to stop taxing tips, but how would that work?
Proposed Winston-Salem city budget calls for property tax hikes and fee increases
Under the proposal, motor vehicle fees would double and the property tax rate would increase by about 6 cents for every $100 in value.
Five things to know as the tax deadline looms
April 15th, the deadline to file your income taxes, is just around the corner. Filings so far this year are on track with last year's, while the average refund is slightly larger.
Opinion: No taxpayer handouts for pro stadiums
With several sports teams looking to taxpayers to fund the construction of new stadiums, NPR's Scott Simon wonders how those public funds could be spent elsewhere.
Beer in Britain's pubs just got cheaper, thanks to changes in the alcohol tax
The U.K. has lowered taxes on draft beers in pubs, in what it's calling its biggest shakeup to alcohol tax in a century. But taxes on other alcoholic beverages are rising, so not everyone is cheering.
These millionaires want to tax the rich, and they're lobbying working-class voters
A group called Patriotic Millionaires has failed to get Congress to raise their taxes or boost the minimum wage. Now they're taking their concerns about inequality to swing-state voters.
IRS chief says agency is 'deeply concerned' by higher audit rates for Black taxpayers
Findings from an internal investigation come after researchers said the IRS was at least three times more likely to audit Black taxpayers than other racial groups.
Voters approved more money for affordable housing around the country
Skyrocketing rents and home prices have been a major part of voters' economic pain. New spending will go toward building and subsidizing more housing, and helping people avoid homelessness.