Support the fact-based journalism you rely on with a donation to Marketplace today. Give Now!

The turf war over taxes

Feb 20, 2018
New polling shows that public sentiment is growing more favorable toward the recent tax law. Maybe chalk that up to the little extra money many people are seeing in their paychecks as a result of new tax brackets. But in Washington, D.C., there’s still a fight going on about the new tax code — specifically, […]

Even for cryptocurrency traders, the taxman cometh

Feb 15, 2018
As more people invest in cryptocurrency, will they report gains or losses to the IRS? One tax preparer says only a fraction of tax filers have reported cryptocurrency investments so far. How much money could the IRS be missing out on? And what should cryptocurrency traders be aware of when it comes to possible tax […]

Thanks to Equifax, the risk of fraud is higher this tax season

Jan 29, 2018
If someone claiming to be from the IRS gives you a call, go ahead and hang up.
It's that time of year again ... tax time.
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

How the potential government shutdown could affect you

Jan 19, 2018
The Senate has until midnight tonight to pass a bill that would continue funding the government, but that's not looking likely.
A view of the U.S. Capitol building on Thursday in Washington, D.C., as Senate Republicans had worked to pass a stripped-down, or "skinny repeal" version of Obamacare reform.
Zach Gibson/Getty Images

Apple plans to repatriate its overseas cash

Jan 17, 2018
The world's most valuable company plans to contribute $350 billion to the U.S. economy over five years.
It started out as a pretty good week for the White House, with bonuses and raises being attributed to the tax bill. But President Donald Trump’s comments about El Salvador, Haiti and some African countries overshadowed other news.
Win McNamee/Getty Images

For public good, not for profit.

Strong economy and political tailwinds add up for banks in 2018

Jan 11, 2018
As Wells Fargo and JP Morgan Chase report earning this week, analysts are looking ahead and anticipating that the tax bill, regulatory rollbacks, and a sound overall economy with low unemployment will mean a strong year for banks. Click the audio player above to hear the full story. 

With the tax bill signed, a fight with hard-hit states begins

Jan 10, 2018
California and New Jersey are exploring the use of charitable contributions to offset taxes.
Joe Raedle/Getty Images

New York's wealthy balk at the new tax law

Jan 9, 2018
They pay half of the city's income tax revenue. Now that they can't deduct it, some may leave.
At age 71, Diane Gilman finally got her dream penthouse on Fifth Avenue in New York City.
Ryan Kailath/Marketplace