Tying the knot this year? Add ‘marriage tax penalty’ to the potential cost
While a so-called marriage tax penalty is less likely to happen these days, some newlyweds still pay more to Uncle
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Income Tax
Wages up to $147,000 are currently taxed for Social Security. How that could change
Making higher earners pay more into Social Security is a popular idea with many Americans. Here's how such a change
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There’s a growing interest in wealth taxes on the super-rich. Here’s why it hasn’t happened
Americans increasingly favor a wealth tax on the ultra-rich, but despite the uptick in proposals, these policies have struggled to
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The tax deadline is 10 days away. Here’s the average refund so far
There are 10 days until April 18, the tax deadline for most Americans. Here's the average refund so far. Source
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Who may still be eligible for $1,400 stimulus checks with their 2021 tax returns
Most of the third round of stimulus checks has been sent. But if you never received a payment or your
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Biden’s 2023 budget includes $14.8 billion for Social Security. Here’s what changes that could bring
President Joe Biden's 2023 budget could help fund service improvements for Social Security. Some groups had hoped to see more
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Two states are temporarily suspending their gas taxes and others could follow. But don’t expect big savings
As two states put temporary gas tax holidays in place, savings may be limited. Plus, it won't help price pressures
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