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Less than half of Americans think their taxes are too high

A new poll finds that less than half of Americans think their federal income taxes are too high, the lowest amount since 2012. For more on the story here is Zachary Devita.  .....»»

Category: topSource: usatodayApr 16th, 2018

Less than half of Americans think their taxes are too high

A new poll finds that less than half of Americans think their federal income taxes are too high, the lowest amount since 2012. For more on the story here is Zachary Devita.  .....»»

Category: topSource: usatodayApr 16th, 2018

Biden shocked markets this week with a proposal to nearly double the capital gains tax. Here"s what the move could mean for high-flying tech stocks, according to 5 experts.

President Biden plans to pay for his "American Families Plan" by raising capital gains taxes to as high as 43.4% for wealthy Americans. President Joe Biden AP Photo/Eva.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytApr 24th, 2021

Biden plans to nearly double the capital gains tax rate to as high as 43.4% for wealthy Americans, report says

While President Joe Biden isn't proposing an outright wealth tax, Bloomberg reports he would target the wealthiest Americans' taxes. President Joe Biden. Andrew Harnik/AP President .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 22nd, 2021

Biden may bump income taxes to 39% for high-earning Americans to pay for an infrastructure package

Recently, President Joe Biden said that Americans earning above $400,000 would experience a "small to significant" tax increase. President Joe Biden. Jabin Botsford/The Washington Po.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytMar 18th, 2021

There’s a way Biden can raise more from the rich without higher taxes

Tax experts have long identified a large “tax gap” between the amount Americans owe and what is actually collected. This is disproportionately a result of underpayment of taxes by high earners......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsDec 23rd, 2020

U.S. weekly jobless claims hit two-and-a-half-year high; mid-Atlantic factory activity plunges

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits surged by the most since 2012 to a 2-1/2-year high last week, as companies in the services sectors laid off workers because of the coronavirus pandemic......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 19th, 2020

U.S. jobless claims jump to two-and-a-half-year high; coronavirus blamed

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits surged to a 2-1/2-year high last week as companies in the services sector laid off workers because of the coronavirus pandemic that has fractured economic activity......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 19th, 2020

Most Conservative Colleges in America

A 2017 Gallup study found that over the last decade and a half, Americans have become more polarized along party lines on a majority of high-profile public policy issues. The growing partisan divide........»»

Category: blogSource: 247wallstJan 30th, 2020

I used to be terrified of the IRS, until a surprise bill for $1,200 cured me of my fear

Vinicius Bacarin/Shutterstock.com I used to get majorly stressed over taxes, joining about half of Americans who experience tax anxiety. Then, I got a lett.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 10th, 2020

High Taxes Are Top Reason Illinoisans Want To Leave State

High Taxes Are Top Reason Illinoisans Want To Leave State Authored by Brad Weisenstein via IllinoisPolicy.org, A year ago, over half of Illinoisans considered moving away, but .....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeOct 11th, 2019

Record High Number of Americans Fear They’d Be a Victim of a Mass Shooting

Mass shootings in the United States seem to happen nearly weekly. People have become so worried that almost half of Americans believe they will be victims......»»

Category: blogSource: 247wallstSep 10th, 2019

How High Are Beer Taxes in Your State

Summertime is the season of the suds, when Americans typically increase their intake of beer as they spend more time outdoors at the BBQ grill, cheering in baseball stadiums, sitting poolside or at........»»

Category: blogSource: 247wallstJun 10th, 2019

Half of US Taxpayers Paid 97% of 2016 Federal Income Tax

Just ahead of the filing deadline for 2018 federal and state income taxes, the IRS published its roundup of 2016 income and taxes. Americans reported more than $10 trillion in income and paid about........»»

Category: blogSource: 247wallstApr 9th, 2019

Tax refunds went up for these Americans

The tax refund story is mixed. Some are seeing bigger refunds, while homeowners in high tax states report paying taxes, instead of get.....»»

Category: topSource: usatodayMar 20th, 2019

Most Americans Don’t Have High Hopes for Lower Taxes in 2019

Tax cuts may not be a strong 2020 election issue for the GOP. Most Americans have apparently given up on lower taxes for now as .....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneMar 15th, 2019

Half of Americans Would Pay Higher Taxes to Give Teachers Better Salary Amid Low-Pay Battle

The poll asked 1,140 adults about their views on teacher pay and recent protests advocating for more school funding......»»

Category: topSource: newsweekApr 23rd, 2018

TaxWatch: Nearly half of Americans pay no federal income tax

The Tax Policy Center updated its estimates on people who paid no federal individual income taxes in 2018......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchSep 8th, 2018

Trump administration slaps tariffs on roughly $200 billion more in Chinese goods — a move almost certain to trigger retaliation

The move puts new import taxes on about half of all the goods Americans buy from China, including common household items......»»

Category: topSource: washpostSep 17th, 2018

Personal Finance Daily: It’s still possible to give to charity and save on your taxes and Americans have high expectations for discounts

Tuesday's top personal finance stories.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 18th, 2018

U.S. weekly jobless claims jump to near one-and-a-half year high

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits surged to near a 1-1/2-year high last week, which could raise concerns that the labor market is slowing......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJan 31st, 2019