Even After Republican Tax Win, Government Could Still Face Shutdown
Congress passed the GOP tax bill Wednesday after a delay late Tuesday. Now, lawmakers are working to avoid a government shutdown at the end of the week.
Economy
How The New Tax Bill Will Affect IRS Employees
Passage of the tax overhaul means a lot more work for the IRS, which after years of budget and staff cuts, along with creaky computer systems has had issues just keeping up with the current work load.
Who Does The Tax Plan Really Benefit?
The corporate tax rate will fall for all businesses, but some provisions in the bill will especially benefit certain industries — manufacturers, real estate companies, Wall Street and multinationals.
Small Breweries And Distilleries Are Winning With The New Tax Plan
Small breweries and distilleries will receive a big tax break under the new tax plan. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Lynne Weaver of Three Weavers Brewing Company.
Could The Republican Tax Bill Help Democrats Later?
The Democrats have been struggling with a problem for a while now. The new tax bill could ultimately help them solve it.
Taxes: What Was Promised And What Was Delivered
We look at how the tax overhaul bill that was passed by Senate Republicans is different from what Republicans have promised over the past several years.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal On GOP Tax Bill
Senate Republicans have passed their tax bill. NPR's David Greene talks with Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat of Connecticut, who says the bill will hurt everyday Americans.
Senate Approves Landmark Tax Overhaul, Bill Returns To House
After the House passed the $1.5 trillion tax cut plan, a technical issue in the Senate dictated changes to the bill. The House will have to vote again Wednesday morning.
News Brief: Senate Passes Tax Plan, Puerto Rico Update
The Senate has passed the Republican tax plan, which goes back to the House Wednesday after a procedural snag. We look at what it means for average Americans. Also, an update on Puerto Rico.
CHARTS: See How Much Of GOP Tax Cuts Will Go To The Middle Class
The average tax cut would be be $1,600 in 2018, but the average household earning more than $1 million would get a nearly $70,000 cut.