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7:50am Oct 25, 2021

Economy Economy Politics & Government

Does the IRS really want to spy on your bank account? The latest tax fight, explained

by Scott Horsley

The Biden administration hopes to help fund its agenda by cracking down on tax evasion, but its plan to require more bank information is drawing strong opposition from GOP lawmakers and banks.
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4:53pm Apr 30, 2021

World News World News

Protesters March In Colombia Against Plan To Raise Taxes In Pandemic-Wracked Economy

by John Otis

Even though COVID-19 deaths are spiking and the country is climbing out of a deep economic downturn, the president has proposed new taxes. Colombians are defying restrictions by protesting.

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6:21am Oct 02, 2020

National National Economy Politics & Government

How Can President Trump Pay Less Tax Than You?

by Chris Arnold

No matter what you do for a living, odds are you paid more federal income tax than Trump did the year he took office. Analysts say real estate tax breaks allowed him to avoid high tax bills.

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2:10pm Apr 28, 2020

Economy Economy

Forsyth County Pivots In The Face Of Recent Job Losses

by David Ford

Forsyth County is pivoting in the face of job losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the expected loss of roughly $10 million in sales taxes this year.
9:45am Oct 31, 2019

Politics & Government Politics & Government

State Bill Would Tax Vaping Products At The Same Rate As Cigarettes

by Paul Garber

Vaping products would be taxed the same as traditional cigarettes under an amendment to a state Senate bill.
Evan Vucci / AP

9:24pm Oct 07, 2019

National National Politics & Government

What To Look For In President Trump's Tax Returns — If We Ever See Them

by Sarah McCammon

President Trump may be forced to release some of his tax records to prosecutors in New York.
Rogelio V. Solis / AP

1:25pm May 07, 2019

National National Economy Politics & Government

H&R Block, TurboTax Accused Of Obstructing Access To Free Tax Filing

by Laurel Wamsley

The IRS says it is reviewing concerns about its Free File program after ProPublica reporting found that tax-prep companies made it difficult to find the program.
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10:49am Apr 12, 2019

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Democratic Candidates Are Releasing Tax Returns, Answering Big Questions For Voters

by Domenico Montanaro

President Trump has refused to release his tax returns. Many Democrats are using that against him, as they reveal their own personal wealth and financial interests.
Susan Walsh / AP

5:18pm Feb 14, 2019

National National Economy Politics & Government

Anger, Confusion Over Dwindling Refunds. Is Trump's Tax Plan To Blame?

by Daniella Cheslow

Tax refunds so far have been smaller than last year's. Some taxpayers kept a bigger share of their income, but for others it reflects an overhaul that rewarded high earners the most.
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6:47pm Nov 05, 2018

National National Politics & Government Health & Safety

Big Soda And The Ballot: Soda Industry Takes Cues From Tobacco To Combat Taxes

by Liz Szabo

Voters in Oregon and Washington will decide Tuesday whether to strip cities of their ability to tax sugary drinks, thanks to ballot initiatives backed by Big Soda.
5:50am Oct 22, 2018

Education Education

Sales Tax Referendum Could Mean More Money For Forsyth County Schools

by Keri Brown

Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools could soon begin receiving some additional funding from the county.
4:45pm Aug 08, 2018

News News

Online Retailers Will Soon Pay North Carolina Sales Tax

by Associated Press

North Carolina's Revenue Department is telling major online retailers to charge, and turn over, sales tax.

The state will be one of the first to collect sales tax on online purchases.