Taxes

Republican leaders in the Legislature and Gov. Doug Ducey have hammered out an agreement on a budget plan that cuts more money from universities than the governor initially proposed.

One of New Jersey's key transportation figures says more borrowing isn't the answer to the state's infrastructure funding problem.

A unanimous Supreme Court says federal courts have the authority to rule in a dispute over Colorado's Internet tax law.

Louisiana's business-lobbying groups are calling a centerpiece of Gov. Bobby Jindal's budget proposal a multimillion-dollar tax hike on business, pitting the governor against powerful industry leaders in the upcoming legislative session.

Georgia lawmakers may eliminate a tax break for all airlines buying jet fuel at the world's busiest airport.

It's not uncommon to feel some trepidation around tax-filing season.

Republican Gov. Sam Brownback said he saw signs of economic growth Friday after a report showed that Kansas collected $22 million more in taxes than anticipated this month.

Minnesota's bank account is projected to run up a $1.87 billion surplus over the next two years, which will drive calls for new spending, tax cuts or most likely a mix.

With wind energy production in full swing in Oklahoma, legislative leaders are looking to impose some new restrictions on the booming industry.

Oil production has more than doubled and production of natural gas has tripled in Ohio in one year, bolstering arguments by the administration of Gov. John Kasich that the industry is thriving enough to sustain a tax increase.

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Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins announced a proposal Wednesday to expand affordable housing in California by charging a $75 fee to record some real estate documents.

The Treasury Department says it is offering a reprieve for some taxpayers affected by health care law errors.

Concerns about long-term increases in gas taxes to help pay for South Dakota's roads and bridges prompted House lawmakers on Tuesday to buy about two more weeks to examine the issue.

Top Texas conservatives are now seemingly one-upping each other by pledging deeper and deeper tax cuts as part of the 2016-2017 budget, with all sides insisting that the state's economy will stay strong enough to cover the costs of vital services despite the loss in revenue.

A bill that would bring Utah a step closer to accepting bitcoin as payment has passed its first hurdle.

The IRS says budget cuts forced the agency to reduce the number of tax audits last year to the lowest level in a decade.

California officials are considering reducing the state's gas tax by 7.5 cents, although consumers may not see a difference at the pump.

The Wyoming Transportation Commission has awarded contracts totaling $29.5 million for eight projects around the state, including two highway projects to be funded through a 10-cent increase in the state fuel tax.

Ohio officials have tweaked questions on a new quiz used by the state to catch phony income-tax returns.