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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?
The biggest tax increase since...1993?
Shereen Marisol Meraji Jul 2, 2012
Where the Affordable Care Act ranks in U.S. tax history.
The health care mandate and your wallet
Tess Vigeland Jun 29, 2012
The Supreme Court ruled that President Obama's health care mandate is constitutional. So what does that mean for citizens?
Read my lips: A history of anti-tax pledges
Jeremy Hobson Jul 9, 2012
22 years after he was forced to retreat from his famous tax promise, George H.W. Bush's anti-tax movement continues.
States' tax revenues soar
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Jun 12, 2012
A new survey says states are collecting taxes at levels not seen since the recession, but many are still struggling to balance budgets.
Taxing your winnings
Tess Vigeland May 18, 2012
Winning big could saddle you with some serious debt. Tax expert Louis Barajas explains.
Facebook co-founder renounces U.S. citizenship
Jeremy Hobson May 14, 2012
In letting go of his U.S. citizenship now, Eduardo Saverin will also be able to avoid paying nearly $600 million in U.S. capital gains taxes when Facebook goes public.
What Americans think about the rich
Frank Newport May 11, 2012
Contrary to all the talk of the 1 percent and the 99 percent, Gallup polls reveal that Americans might not be so weary of the rich after all.
Taxing the rich is good for the economy
Robert Reich May 3, 2012
Commentator Robert Reich says increased tax revenue greases the wheels of economic growth
What small tax cheats can cost the government
Jennifer Collins Apr 17, 2012
You have until midnight tonight to file your taxes with the IRS. And if you're thinking about deducting a phony business lunch or padding your mileage -- you're not alone.
