Marketplace's John Dimsdale takes a look at the last tax code reform in 1986 and compares the economic climate then and now.

Kai Ryssdal talks to Heidi Moore of Dealbook and Felix Salmon of Reuters about extending the Bush-era tax cuts, revamping the tax code and what impact it'll have on the economy.

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Whether it's called a stimulus package or not, many economists believe that President Obama's tax cut extension agreement with Republicans will stimulate the economy.

Remember the expression, "The devil is in the details?" The news is dominated by the politics and economics of the tax deal negotiated by the…

Americans are saving more despite extremely low interest rates. Imagine, the interest consumers earned on their savings account averaged 0.80% in…

Obama announced he has reached an agreement with Republicans over taxes. The deal will keep the Bush-era tax rates the same for all Americans for two years, in exchange for a handful of credits and cuts the President wanted.

Marketplace's Nancy Marshall Genzer takes a look at the compromise over Bush-era tax cuts and unemployment benefits. The negotiations may even have an impact on the 2012 presidential elections.

Wonder how the fight over the fate of the Bush-era tax cuts might affect you? The Washington Post has an intriguing graphic. The three options are…