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What if tips weren't taxed?
Aug 13, 2024
Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris support eliminating federal taxes on tips. It might attract votes from tipped workers, who make up 2.5% of the American labor force. But what would it mean for tax policy?
Fact-checking the economic claims in Donald Trump’s convention speech
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
, Ariana Rosas
, Nic Perez
and Meredith Garretson
Jul 19, 2024
Alan Rappeport, economic policy reporter at The New York Times, examines the former president's assertions about inflation, taxes and energy.
GOP platform promises to preserve retiree benefits, but it's short on details
Jul 18, 2024
The Republican Party says it will maintain Social Security and Medicare entitlements without cutting benefits, but that's a tall order.
Social Security cuts are inevitable by 2035 unless lawmakers act
Jun 27, 2024
Social Security has been known as “the third rail of American politics” since the early 1980s, with the idea that touching the program can prove deadly to a politician’s career.
Why Trump wants to make tips tax-free
by
Ellen Rolfes
Jun 21, 2024
Plus, we get smarter on "AI slop" and do the numbers on workplace protections for pregnant workers.
The Treasury Department and IRS announce new plan to close tax loophole
Jun 18, 2024
It could lead to collecting more than $50 billion dollars in tax revenue over ten years.
The IRS is making its free tax filing tool available to all
by
Janet Nguyen
May 30, 2024
Taxpayers told Marketplace they were satisfied with the service, and were able to save money this year.
For public good, not for profit.
Inherited retirement account owners won’t face penalties for not withdrawing money this year
by
Janet Nguyen
Apr 25, 2024
IRS rules require beneficiaries to make minimum withdrawals, but the tax agency has been waiving them.
Your last-minute guide to Tax Day
by
Janet Nguyen
Apr 15, 2024
While today is the deadline to pay taxes, you can still file an extension.
Filing your taxes this year may include more AI
Apr 15, 2024
Tax software companies like Intuit and H&R Block are turning to generative artificial intelligence to give products an edge.