Should U.S. Scrap Income Tax for Consumption Tax?
Support for a consumption tax is growing in Washington, that would tax money spent instead of income earned. WSJ’s John McKinnon explains on MoneyBeat. Photo: IRS
View ArticleWhy Some Airbnb ‘Hosts’ Owe Nothing to Uncle Sam
Airbnb and other platforms provide millions of “hosts" a way to make extra cash. How is it legal for some people to not owe federal tax on that income? WSJ’s Jason Bellini has #TheShortAnswer.
View ArticleTax Day 2015: Impact on Small Business
National Taxpayers Union’s Brandon Arnold explains how the current U.S. tax structure hurts small businesses. Photo: Getty
View ArticleHere's How Thieves Hacked Into the IRS
Personal data from thousands of taxpayers were stolen when cyberthieves broke into IRS computers, posing as consumers and collecting millions in refunds. Photo: AP
View ArticleNew Estate-Tax Breaks for Married Couples
The Internal Revenue Service recently released final rules detailing a generous estate- and gift-tax break for married couples who don’t set up expensive trusts before death. Laura Saunders joins Tanya...
View ArticleU.S. Markets Rebound: What Investors Should Know
U.S. markets rebound after a historic selloff. Are China worries over? WSJ's Geoff Rogow discusses what investors should keep in mind. Photo: AP.
View ArticleArt Collectors' Dilemma: How, and When, to Sell
Ramsay Slugg of U.S. Trust explains to Barron's Penta how he helps families make the tough decisions about passing on their art collections.
View ArticleJeb Bush’s Tax Plan: Good for the Rich?
Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush unveiled his sweeping overhaul plan for the tax code. It calls for lower rates on individuals, while limiting popular deductions for the wealthy. Which ones?...
View ArticleAt Work, Dress Like Mark Zuckerberg or Steve Jobs?
Are the dress codes for job interviews changing? In a world where tech companies set standards, should you dress like Mark Zuckerberg or Steve Jobs? The Moneyologist weighs in on Lunch Break With Tanya...
View ArticleCarl Icahn to Invest $150 Million in Super PAC
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn is launching a super PAC to advocate for corporate tax changes and has pledged to spend at least $150 million of his own money on the effort. Photo: CNBC/ Getty Images.
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