Tax cuts

Tariffs are costing some companies plenty. Others are immune, at least for now, and benefiting from tax cuts.

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, […]

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, […]

Buybacks among S&P 500 companies are projected to hit $1 trillion this year.

The big U.S. and foreign automakers release their July sales numbers Wednesday. Car and light-truck sales have been strong so far this year — with consumer confidence up, the job market good, and people banking a little more income from the recent tax cuts. How does the rest of the year look for automakers? Click […]

The National Federation of Independent Business reports small-business optimism remains near a record high.

But economists say more hiring and bigger profits ahead have little to do with tax cuts.

The Congressional Budget Office says deficits will nearly equal GDP by 2028. That can't be good, right?