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Popular Missouri tax credit faces budget ax
Adam Allington Sep 22, 2011
The program pays developers a quarter of the cost to rehab historic buildings. It's been lauded as a jobs creator, but many say the state can no longer afford it.
Cigarette tax helps fund the arts in Cleveland
Dan Bobkoff Nov 11, 2011
Every cigarette bought in Cuyahoga County gives a penny and a half to local arts and cultural organizations
Becoming the 'Innocent Spouse'
Tess Vigeland Nov 10, 2011
The day after Carol Ross Joynt's husband died, she learned that he was being investigated for criminal federal tax fraud. She discusses the tax clause that protected her from the liabilities of her husband's actions.
No-tax pledge is bigger than Grover Norquist
Scott Tong Sep 22, 2011
Norquist is the long-time promoter of the no-new-tax pledge that almost every Republican in Congress has signed. But when he suggested that letting the Bush tax cuts expire wouldn't technically be a tax increase, it became clear the pledge is bigger than any one person.
Amazon takes its tax battle to the ballot
Jennifer Collins Sep 22, 2011
Amazon seeks a California referendum to overturn a law requiring e-tailers to collect sales tax. If successful, the bid could have national impact.
Amazon wants to take tax gripe to California voters
John Moe Jul 12, 2011
Amazon.com has filed paperwork to put a referendum on the ballot in California. It would be about overturning a recent law requiring Californians...
My Visit to Another Planet
David Brancaccio Nov 3, 2011
As a kid during the Apollo project, I very much wanted to walk on the moon, or even better, another planet some day. I seem to have just missed N...
Gold and taxes
Chris Farrell May 31, 2011
Question: I've been fortunate to have put a bit of money into a gold ETF (GLD, for the record), one of the ones that actually just buys bullion,...
Virginia offers tax break for hurricane preparedness
Jeff Tyler Sep 22, 2011
Virginia says consumers can save up to $2.5 million in taxes buying generators, duct tape and other emergency gear. Critics say residents would've bought these supplies anyway.
Illinois citizens feel squeezed by state tax hikes
Tony Arnold Sep 22, 2011
Illinois is trying to decrease its $13 billion deficit with tax increases. One citizen understands the need to close the deficit, but says the taxes have pinched her budget significantly.
