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Grassroots Effort Fights Food Insecurity With Free Food Refrigerators
The pandemic has prompted the growth of free food community refrigerators, or freedges, in neighborhoods from New York to Los Angeles. Some wonder if the movement will prove sustainable long-term.
Pandemic Threatens Long-Term Job Security After Hospitality Industry Layoffs
Experts say the hotel industry may not return to pre-pandemic levels until 2023. Hospitality workers are bearing the brunt of this long downturn.
Legal Fight Over Trump's Financial Records Grinds On Even As Tax Details Spill Out
The president is waging multiple court battles to shield his finances from scrutiny, including two cases involving subpoenas issued to his personal accounting firm.
Tax Return Report: Did Trump Go Beyond His Legal Limits?
NPR's David Greene talks to Lee Sheppard, contributing editor of Tax Notes, about President Trump's tax burden, and whether reporting by The New York Times shows any legal violations.
House Democrats Introduce Scaled-Back Coronavirus Aid Package
The legislation addresses many of Democrats' top priorities that were included in the $3.4 trillion bill that passed the House in May. The latest bill lessens the duration of benefits.
Don't Deduct That Haircut Just Yet: Tax Court Has Rejected Such Claims
The U.S. Tax Court has repeatedly said that even for a public personality, the costs of maintaining an appealing appearance are not deductible.
In Real Estate, Tax Credits And Loopholes Are Common
The U.S. tax code benefits the real estate industry in some key ways. It's one of the reasons why Donald Trump was able to pay little or no taxes for so many years.
Nearly Two-Thirds Of U.S. Households Struck By COVID-19 Face Financial Trouble
Plus, of all U.S. homes that include someone with a disability, 63% report serious financial hardship during the pandemic, and 37% have used up all or most of their savings.
'New York Times' Reports Trump Paid Little In Federal Income Taxes
The newspaper's probe reveals details about Donald Trump's federal tax filings, including reports that he paid just $750 in federal income taxes each of his first two years in the White House.