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Why so much of the U.S. tax code is social policy

Oct 2, 2017
Our tax code supports a whole lot of social programs. No wonder it's complicated.
Piles of tax forms at the 58th Street Library in New York City.
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Officials fight to keep the state and local tax deduction

Sep 22, 2017
GOP lawmakers consider eliminating it as apart of a tax-reform plan.
Anticipating a high volume of calls and the ensuing backlog, the IRS is urging people to prepare as much as possible this tax season.
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Little-known tax deductions that can save you money

Apr 14, 2015
Sam Weiner and Daniel Kibblesmith are here to save you money come tax day.