President Obama is sticking to his position on tax cuts for the wealthy: he doesn't want them extended. Reporter Scott Tong talks with Jeremy Hobson about whether the president is trying to pit the middle class against the rich.
To pay for some of President Obama's economic ideas — like more roads and rails — some tax breaks may be eliminated. Specifically, some deductions that oil and gas companies currently enjoy that allow them to lower their tax bills. Scott Tong reports.
Commentator Robert Reich believes that President Obama's proposed tax cuts come from the false belief that a key to economic growth is lowering the cost of capital.
UCLA's Anderson School of Management would like to have a more predictable, stable income — so they want to opt out of millions in state funds. But with California's economy so unstable, the school's wish makes sense.
The Obama Administration announced several proposals to stimulate the economy, including tax break extensions. Marketplace's Mitchell Hartman sees how tax breaks could influence business growth and if it'll result in job creation.
The White House is proposing another economic stimulus idea. This time, the plan is to speed up a tax break for companies to build new factories and buy equipment. Reporter Scott Tong talks the details with Jeremy Hobson.
President Obama is considering trying to create new jobs with some new tax breaks for businesses. Reporter Jeremy Hobson talks with Bill Radke about what the White House wants to do.
New data from researchers shows the beginning of a turnaround in state tax revenue. Reporter Jeremy Hobson talks with Bill Radke about why there is an increase in tax revenues.
Despite trillions of dollars in government stimulus and lower interest rates the economy is only in a tepid recovery. Is it time for something new? Could changing the tax code spark some job creation? John Dimsdale reports from Washington.
