Taxes

State, local tax deductions ‘probably’ have to stay to pass reform: Varney

You could see it coming....a revolt. Politicians, both Democrats and Republicans are up-in-arms about deducting state and local taxes. There is a proposal to end that deduction. That is a very big deal, especially in states where local taxes are high and the deduction is very important -- New York and California in particular. Cut that deduction, and high income people might end up paying more.

Congress passes aviation, hurricane tax relief bill

The House passed a bill Thursday to avoid a partial shutdown of federal aviation programs, and also wrapped in tax relief for hurricane victims and an expansion of the private flood insurance market.

Trump's tax plan: This provision could slam Americans in high-tax states

President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers released details of their long-awaited tax reform overhaul on Wednesday, but while they say it is aimed at helping the middle class, some say average Americans will be dealt a financial blow by eliminating state and local tax deductions (SALT).

NFL spends massive amounts of taxpayer cash on new stadiums

The National Football League’s Oakland Raiders are looking into constructing a brand new $1.3 billion stadium near the Las Vegas strip and, like other NFL franchises have in the past, it is counting on using massive amounts of taxpayer money to do so.