taxes

Tammy Compton restocks tampons at Compton's Market, in Sacramento, Calif., on June 22, 2016.

More States Move To End 'Tampon Tax' That's Seen As Discriminating Against Women

8:01am March 25, 2018

by Ema Sagner

In many states, menstrual products are subject to a sales tax whereas items like ChapStick are not. It's just one example of women paying a premium, known as the "pink tax," for various products.

IRS Form 1040, Schedule A, Medical and Dental Expense forms.

Politics & Government

Is Hiding Income and Destroying Records Obstruction? Maybe Not

7:12pm March 21, 2018

by Nina Totenberg

Justices issued a potentially far-reaching decision Wednesday making it harder for the federal government to prosecute obstruction of IRS enforcement of the tax code.

Business

Citing Tax Reform, Reynolds American Offers Bonuses To Employees

3:17pm March 07, 2018

by Sean Bueter

One of Winston-Salem's marquee companies is giving bonuses to its employees. Reynolds American is offering the extra cash in the wake of new federal tax laws.

Politics & Government

GenX, Constitutional Amendments, And The Judiciary Top The Docket For NCGA's New Year

5:00am January 08, 2018

by Sean Bueter

The North Carolina General Assembly is wasting no time getting back to work.

Carl Pasciuto, president of the Custom Group, says he needs well-trained workers more than he needs equipment.

Tax Bill Favors Adding Robots Over Workers, Critics Say

10:15pm December 08, 2017

by Chris Arnold

They say the Republican tax proposals encourage companies to buy robots instead of hiring people and creating jobs. Some employers and economist say the bill should promote training instead.

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House Speaker Paul Ryan at the U.S. Capitol yesterday.

FACT CHECK: How Does Paul Ryan's Case For Tax Cuts Match The Facts?

1:45pm December 02, 2017

by Steve Inskeep

In an interview with NPR, the House speaker said the tax bill was "designed" as a middle-class tax cut. But in reality, at its core, it is a corporate tax cut.

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For craft breweries, the Senate's tax code overhaul could be very good for business. The plan includes a provision that would save alcohol producers $4.2 billion from 2018 to 2019.

Tax Bill Would Give Small Brewers A Big Break

4:16pm December 01, 2017

by Emily Sullivan

A cut in the Senate's version of the tax bill would save alcohol producers $4.2 billion. But it probably won't lower the cost of beer, says one brewer who wants to use the money to expand.

Harvard graduate student Jack Nicoludis (right), who helped organize a campus protest on Wednesday, says the House tax bill would more than double his taxes. "This plan is going to be disastrous for higher ed," he says.

University Graduate Students Walk Out To Protest Tax Plan That Hurts Them

6:25pm November 29, 2017

Grad students around the country walked out of classes, office hours, and research labs to protest the House tax plan. Many who are already struggling financially said the bill would hit them hard.

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Education Secretary Betsy DeVos (right) toured public schools in Puerto Rico this week with Puerto Rico Secretary of Education Dr. Julia Keleher (left) and Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló (second from left).

What Tax Reform Could Mean For Education; DeVos Visits Hurricane-Hit Islands

2:14pm November 11, 2017

by Anya Kamenetz

The education world is watching the GOP tax proposals closely, in our weekly roundup.

President Trump holds a sample of the Republicans' proposed postcard-size tax return.

GOP's Dream: Postcard-Size Tax Return

9:14am November 03, 2017

by Brian Naylor

The Republicans say their new tax plan will allow taxpayers to file their returns on a postcard. Here's where it gets complicated.