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Tax
What the looming tax fight looks like for a GOP-controlled Washington
Dec 4, 2024
A unified government doesn’t necessarily mean a unified stance on designing the next round of tax policy.
Why Apple owes Ireland $14 billion in taxes
by
Ellen Rolfes
and Katie Reuther
Sep 13, 2024
In this week's "Make Me Smart" newsletter, we explain why Europe's highest court ruled Apple owed billions in unfair tax breaks. Plus, we explore ghost towns put up for sale and do the numbers on Chinese adoptions worldwide.
China pledges tax reform. That is a big deal for this socialist country.
by
Jennifer Pak
Jul 24, 2024
Why China's leaders have long delayed tax reforms in the socialist country.
The origins of the IRS logo
by
Janet Nguyen
Apr 5, 2024
For $197,000, in today’s dollars, a design firm revamped IRS tax forms in the ‘60s. That included the creation of a new symbol representing an eagle.
How much tax-funded tourist promotion money does a popular destination need?
Aug 18, 2022
In the tourist hot spot of the Texas Big Bend, some raise concerns about taxes used to promote even more tourism.
Quebec, suffering Canada's highest COVID deaths, will tax the unvaccinated
by
Lily Jamali
Jan 14, 2022
Strains on ICUs across the province are behind the provincial government's decision.
House votes to continue controversial IRS program
by
Ben Bradford
Apr 10, 2019
The "free file" program is controversial because it's run by the same private companies that make money on tax preparation.
For public good, not for profit.
Five things to look out for with China in 2019
by
Jennifer Pak
Jan 4, 2019
There are many mixed signals on China's economy in 2019.
Ahead of tax season, accountants are scrambling to understand the new law
Dec 21, 2018
It's been a year since Congress passed the $1.5 trillion tax overhaul. And there is still a lot accountants and lawyers don't understand about it.
Philadelphia building tax could fund affordable housing
by
Erika Beras
Jun 12, 2018
Philadelphia City Council is expected to vote this week on what some members see as a potential solution to the city’s affordable housing problem — a 1 percent tax that could fund rental construction and help qualifying home buyers make down payments on houses. But the proposal is controversial. Click the audio player above to hear […]