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Charities worry giving will fall for a second straight year
by
Nova Safo
Dec 2, 2019
They blame the 2017 tax bill.
Why the IRS has received 2 million fewer tax returns this year
Mar 13, 2019
Word of smaller refunds may have had a chilling effect on filing.
About those tax cuts that are supposed to pay for themselves
Oct 18, 2018
There’s been a lot of talk lately about the budget deficit, which, at last count, is up 17 percent over last year. That’s what happens when the government spends $779 billion more than it collects in revenue, also known as taxes. Seems we’re paying the price for one of the biggest tax cuts in history, […]
About those tax cuts that are supposed to pay for themselves
Oct 18, 2018
There’s been a lot of talk lately about the budget deficit, which, at last count, is up 17 percent over last year. That’s what happens when the government spends $779 billion more than it collects in revenue, also known as taxes. Seems we’re paying the price for one of the biggest tax cuts in history, […]
How much U.S. debt is too much?
Oct 16, 2018
Balancing the federal budget is a bigger deal for politicians than economists.
How much U.S. debt is too much?
Oct 16, 2018
Balancing the federal budget is a bigger deal for politicians than economists.
Bank earnings are way, waaay up. Here’s why.
by
Erika Beras
Oct 16, 2018
Quarterly earnings reports out this week from the major banks including JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and Bank of America show very, very strong gains. Many companies are benefiting from the changed tax code, but banks are a special case. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
For public good, not for profit.
Bank earnings are way, waaay up. Here’s why.
by
Erika Beras
Oct 16, 2018
Quarterly earnings reports out this week from the major banks including JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and Bank of America show very, very strong gains. Many companies are benefiting from the changed tax code, but banks are a special case. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Federal deficit rises to six-year high following last year's tax cut
by
Ben Bradford
Oct 16, 2018
The U.S. government is spending more and taking in less. The Treasury Department reported on Monday that the federal deficit has increased this past budget year to $779 billion, the largest deficit since 2012. The biggest culprit is last year’s Republican-backed tax overhaul, which cut tax rates for businesses and individuals. The tax law likely […]
Federal deficit rises to six-year high following last year's tax cut
by
Ben Bradford
Oct 16, 2018
The U.S. government is spending more and taking in less. The Treasury Department reported on Monday that the federal deficit has increased this past budget year to $779 billion, the largest deficit since 2012. The biggest culprit is last year’s Republican-backed tax overhaul, which cut tax rates for businesses and individuals. The tax law likely […]