As Trade War Continues, North Carolina Farmers Get Caught In The Middle
North Carolina farmers are waiting to see what will happen as a trade war between the U.S. and the rest of the world plays out.
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Early Voting, Lower Taxes And More; Sorting Out The Week At The NC Legislature
This year's legislative session is winding down at the statehouse, but only after a flurry of activity this week that could change the way we vote, pay taxes, and more.
General Assembly Aims To Cap Income Taxes At 5.5 Percent
Leaders in the General Assembly have introduced a measure that would limit legislators' ability to raise income taxes. It's the second constitutional amendment filed this session.
The IRS's Online Payment Service Is Back Up And Everyone Gets More Time To File
Because of a "high volume technical issue" that kept key services from functioning, the Internal Revenue Service will give taxpayers one more day, till midnight Wednesday, to get their paperwork in.
As Tax Day Approaches, Watch Out For Phone Scammers
The IRS estimates that more than $65 million has been lost to phone tax scammers in the past five years. The calls are most common during tax season in March and April.
More States Move To End 'Tampon Tax' That's Seen As Discriminating Against Women
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.
Is Hiding Income and Destroying Records Obstruction? Maybe Not
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.
Citing Tax Reform, Reynolds American Offers Bonuses To Employees
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.
GenX, Constitutional Amendments, And The Judiciary Top The Docket For NCGA's New Year
The North Carolina General Assembly is wasting no time getting back to work.
Tax Bill Favors Adding Robots Over Workers, Critics Say
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.