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Killing the "death tax": Is it fair?

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Nov 20, 2017
Depends on who you ask.
A member of College Republicans National Committee dresses as Grim Reaper as he marches on Capitol Hill to call on the Senate to eliminate the death tax June 8, 2006 in Washington, D.C.
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Corporate tax cuts: "a heist" or a way to raise wages?

by David Brancaccio and Janet Nguyen
Nov 17, 2017
Two economists with opposing views explain the potential impact on workers of the corporate tax cuts in the Republican tax plan.
Members of Congress participate in the House Ways and Means Committee markup of the Republicans' tax reform plan.
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The Senate tax bill has a health care throwback

by Kai Ryssdal
Nov 14, 2017
A proposed amendment would end the Affordable Care Act's individual health insurance mandate.
Members of the Senate Finance Committee participate in a markup of the Republican tax reform proposal today in Washington, D.C.
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Trying to follow the competing GOP tax bills? We're confused, too.

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
Nov 13, 2017
As congressional Republicans keep grinding away on their tax bill, the question is: which tax bill? The full House is planning to vote on its bill this week. The Senate Finance Committee started work on its bill today, and President Donald Trump tweeted several suggestions, including a provision to repeal the Obamacare individual mandate. There’s […]
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The US Chamber of Commerce won't let go of corporate tax cuts

by Kai Ryssdal and Emily Henderson
Nov 6, 2017
"If folks are going to stand in the way, then we are going to hold them accountable next November," Neil Bradley of the chamber says.
Members of the House Ways and Means Committee hold the first markup of the proposed GOP tax reform legislation in the Longworth House Office Building on Capitol Hill today.
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For homeowners, Republican tax proposals could change the equation around mortgages, property taxes

by Mitchell Hartman
Nov 3, 2017
The Republican tax plan includes changes to mortgage interest deductions that would have the biggest impact on regions with high housing costs.
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What the House GOP's tax plan will mean for different income brackets

by Janet Nguyen
Nov 2, 2017
The GOP is reducing the number of tax brackets to four and making changes to popular deductions.
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Move over, meat. Tyson Foods' CEO is excited about plant proteins.

by Kai Ryssdal , Bridget Bodnar and Emily Henderson
Nov 1, 2017
Tom Hayes says the company is looking at affordable, sustainable options that consumers want.
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Why accountants can't wait for the new tax bill

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Oct 30, 2017
Once it's released their real work begins: hunting for new loopholes.
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Tax reformers are facing some late nights in pursuit of those lower-rate "goodies"

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Oct 25, 2017
The president's tweets make the job tougher.
President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Capitol Hill yesterday. Trump joined senators to talk about upcoming legislation, including the proposed GOP tax cuts and reform.
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