Here's what to know about income tax ahead of tax season, including what it is, how it works, how to calculate it and which ...

The drama surrounding the latest government funding measure isn't letting up, even as we're now hours away from a potential shutdown. Given that such a scenario has never played out this deep into tax ...

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 12: Closed signage is seen around the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden on the National Mall on October 12, 2025 in Washington, DC. Additional Smithsonian locations ...

There’s this great lyric in the Randy Travis song, “Is it still over?” where Travis sings, “Since my phone still ain't ringing, I assume it still ain't you.” That’s how I feel about the IRS these days ...

Eliminating state income taxes sounds great to many voters, but Republicans backing the push in multiple states still face ...

As the Senate advances a possible end to the 40-day government shutdown, the Internal Revenue Service is adjusting its plans amid a wave of layoffs and program closings. In a court filing last week ...

Mortgage rates rose again this week, with the average 30-year fixed rate climbing past 6.8%. That’s not just a post-pandemic hangover; it’s a warning sign. Behind the scenes, rising government debt is ...

Thomas is a native of upstate New York and a graduate of the University at Albany. As a former member of CNET's How To team, he wrote about the intersection of policy, information and technology, and ...

Property taxes are not only the most despised form of taxation; many taxpayers believe that property taxes are unjust, a feeling that has only intensified with recent increases sometimes hitting the ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis has started talking about eliminating property taxes for Florida homeowners. I don’t think he really means ...

This story originally appeared on Spotlight PA. Property taxes are a critical source of revenue for Pennsylvania municipalities and school districts, but political inertia and fear of rising costs can ...