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Yes, the rich pay more tax; their income is up, too
David Weinberg Mar 5, 2013
The latest income tax increase on the wealthy could result in their paying a greater share of income in federal taxes since 1979. Their income has increased even more.
A brief history of the income tax
Tracey Samuelson Feb 1, 2013
The modern American income tax celebrates its 100th anniversary this weekend.
In defense of the income tax, a history
Kai Ryssdal Nov 19, 2012
It took a natural disaster and a financial panic to get income taxes written into the U.S. Constitution. That was 1907. And even those who like public programs are still struggling to defend taxes.
Would an income tax hike hurt hiring?
Mitchell Hartman Jul 11, 2012
Fewer than a million small-business owners would likely face higher taxes. And some would keep hiring anyway.
Tax rates hit historic low in 2009
Jeff Horwich Jul 11, 2012
A new report from the Congressional Budget Office says the tax rates paid by most Americans were at near-record lows in 2009. Who's paying less, who's paying more, and what's causing the change?
British budget to be unveiled with focus on income tax
Stephen Beard Mar 21, 2012
A former British finance minister once threatened to “squeeze the rich until the pips squeak," but that won’t like be the message of today.
IRS may have money waiting for you
Dan Gorenstein Feb 2, 2012
Today is Earned Income Tax Credit Day, which highlights the benefit for low- and moderate-wage earners.
Americans' feelings on the tax code
Frank Newport Feb 2, 2012
Should the rich be taxed more? And how much more? Americans offered their latest opinions to Gallup.
Romney's taxes highlight low rates on investment income
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Feb 2, 2012
The Republican candidate paid 13.9 percent of his income in federal taxes in 2010, a lower percentage than many people with less income pay. But higher tax rates on Mitt Romney's investment income would raise taxes for others, too.
A look behind Romney's taxes
Kai Ryssdal Feb 2, 2012
The U.S. tax code can be a cumbersome beast. How did Mitt Romney manage to pay roughly 15 percent in taxes last year?
