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IRS warns taxpayers to check on their withholding

Sep 10, 2018
The U.S. just underwent its most significant tax overhaul in a generation. Which means it's time to check on your paycheck — and whether your company is withholding enough in taxes.
The overworked IRS is grappling with the disbursement of child tax credit payments, reporter Chabeli Carrazana says.
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Small business owners not totally clear on new tax law details

Apr 16, 2018
For now, they’re counting on customers to keep buying, according to a survey from the National Small Business Association. Click on the audio player above to hear the full story. 

People would give up 2.5 days of pay rather than itemize deductions

Apr 6, 2018
People take the standardized deduction when they could get a bigger refund if they itemized.

Hey! Hands off my deduction

Oct 27, 2017
The battle lines are being drawn as the tax bill nears.

What's a 'tax expenditure'? We decode a controversial budget term

Apr 26, 2013
Tax breaks like the home mortgage deduction confer financial benefits, and some argue they're part of the government safety net.

Warning: 'Fiscal cliffs' may be ahead

Aug 10, 2012
A host of tax increases for the wealthy and cuts to deductions and credits may cause some steep drops in Americans' incomes.

Is major tax reform coming?

Feb 1, 2012
Like it or not, some form of major tax change is coming over the next several years. The reason is well-known: The federal government's dire long-term fiscal situation. The real question is what kind of tax overhaul.

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Tax Question: Can Uncle Sam help me with heathcare?

Apr 14, 2011
All this week I've been answering last-minute tax questions as part of Marketplace Money's special report on tax season, and here's the latest....

Question: Charity starts at home, right?

Apr 12, 2011
All this week I'll be answering last-minute tax questions as part of Marketplace Money's special report on tax season. This next question comes...

Question: Is dog food deductible?

Apr 11, 2011
All this week I'll be answering last-minute tax questions as part of Marketplace Money's special report on tax season. The first one comes from...