Taxes

A decade ago, states offered wind-energy developers an open-armed embrace, envisioning a bright future for an industry that would offer cheap electricity, new jobs and steady income for large landowners, especially in rural areas with few other economic prospects.

The EITC payout ranges from $503 for a single individual with no children up to $6242 for a person with three or more qualifying children.

Tax credits and deductions give millennials the opportunity to lower their tax burden or bump up their refund. Tax breaks such as the saver's credit are...

Expecting a refund? Learn how you can have your tax refund directly deposited into an IRA or savings bond.

Planning pays off in most endeavors, and planning can pay off very well with respect to taxes — or more accurately, failure to plan can cost you a lot of money.

Consider these advantages and disadvantages before deciding whether to file jointly or separately.

Submarined deep in the transportation bill passed by Congress last December was a new power given to the IRS to collect taxes. If you have a federal tax debt of $50,000 or more, the IRS can get your passport cancelled. 

Donald Trump and Jeb Bush are among the GOP contenders blasting the antiquated corporate tax code, hampering U.S. economic growth and driving CEOs out.   

Government waste took a significant turn for the worse in fiscal 2014, rising dramatically to $124.7 billion from $105.8 billion in fiscal 2013. 

The Urge to Regulate Comes With a Hefty Price Tag Costing Trillions 

As if a top rate of 40% weren't enough (and really 45% when you throw in health-care related Medicare and investment surtaxes). Squeeze them still more?

President Obama is taking aim at U.S. companies that use international mergers to relocate their headquarters overseas to avoid paying U.S. corporate taxes.

President Obama is pushing for more spending, but where’s the money coming from?

Being your own boss is enviable in many aspects, except for when it comes to doing your taxes. Freelancers, here’s how to do your taxes.

The IRS is seeking to hire private debt collectors to handle the collection of unpaid taxes. How can you be sure that any private collection service really does have a connection with the IRS?

International economists released a critical report on Puerto Rico's economy Monday on the heels of the governor's warning that the island can't pay its $72 billion public debt.

South Dakota consumers who get subsidized health coverage through the federal insurance marketplace said Thursday they're relieved the U.S. Supreme Court upheld tax credits that help cover the premiums by thousands of dollars on average per year.

Gov. Asa Hutchinson urged caution Thursday on Arkansas' move toward setting up its own marketplace for people to buy health insurance after the nation's highest court upheld the subsidies offered through the federal exchange.