Texas' growth hasn't reduced inequality
FORT WORTH — The oil and gas boom and millions of new consumers have propelled revenue growth in Texas to nearly twice the national average. Yet, a new report from Standard & Poor’s shows income...
View ArticleUS wealth gap putting the squeeze on state revenue
WASHINGTON — Income inequality is taking a toll on state governments.read more
View ArticleWealth gap putting the squeeze on state revenue
WASHINGTON — Income inequality is taking a toll on state governments.The widening gap between the wealthiest Americans and everyone else has been matched by a slowdown in state tax revenue, according...
View ArticleErotica chain to sell goods to pay back taxes
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — An online sale of sex toys could give Kansas a boost of revenue.The sale is being held so the owner of five adult stores can pay off a tax debt to the state.The Kansas Department of...
View ArticleHealth law waivers: Too complicated to claim?
WASHINGTON — Millions of Americans may qualify for waivers from the most unpopular part of President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul. But getting that exemption could be an ordeal.Community groups...
View ArticleCommittee honors businesses for beautification
Businesses honored for beautification Heritage Frenship Middle School, 6110 73rd St., Angela Hightower Income Tax Service, 1810 34th St., and Sonic Drive-In, 1901 34th St., were all recognized by the...
View ArticleObamacare's second sign-up season starts Nov. 15 with hopes, potential pifalls
WASHINGTON — With a bright look to its rebuilt website, version 2.0 of President Barack Obama's health insurance overhaul represents another chance to win over a skeptical public.read more
View ArticleMontana same-sex spouses now must file as married
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — The Montana Department of Revenue says same-sex married couples in the state are also considered married for income tax filing purposes.Guidance from the Internal Revenue Service...
View ArticleHouse nearing vote on 1-year package of tax breaks
WASHINGTON — House Republicans are moving to pass a one-year extension of temporary tax breaks affecting millions of businesses and individuals.Most of the more than 50 tax breaks expired at the end...
View ArticleHouse moves to extend tax breaks through December
WASHINGTON — The House is moving to extend a $45 billion package of expired tax breaks through the end of the year, which would enable millions of businesses and individuals to claim them on their 2014...
View ArticleHouse votes to extend tax breaks through December
WASHINGTON — The House rushed through a last-minute measure Wednesday to extend a massive package of expired tax breaks for banks, investment firms, commuters and NASCAR track owners.The bill would...
View Article5 things to know about year-end tax breaks
WASHINGTON -- In an almost annual ritual, Congress has passed a last-minute package of temporary tax breaks, sparing millions of businesses and individuals from unwanted tax increases just weeks before...
View Article3 things you need to know before starting a home-based business
3 things you need to know before starting a home-based businessread more
View ArticleKey numbers to know for your 2014 federal tax return
Key numbers to know when you're filing your 2014 taxes, according to the Internal Revenue Service:PERSONAL EXEMPTION:—Each personal or dependent exemption is worth $3,950.read more
View ArticleQuiet year in terms of tax changes, but ACA provides twist
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s signature health care law will bring a new twist to tax filing in 2015, a year in which much else will seem familiar when you’re working on your return.“It’s been...
View ArticleNeed help filling out your tax return? Don't call the IRS
WASHINGTON — Filing a federal tax return is about to get more complicated for millions of families because of President Barack Obama’s health care law. But they shouldn’t expect much help from the...
View ArticleObama's address to pitch tax proposals to help middle class paid for by top...
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is turning to his biggest television audience of the year to pitch tax increases on the wealthiest Americans and put the new Republican Congress in the position of...
View ArticleObama to pitch middle-class economic plan in annual address
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is turning to his biggest television audience of the year to pitch tax increases on the wealthiest Americans and put the new Republican Congress in the position of...
View ArticleFive goals from Obama's 2014 State of the Union: Yay or Nay?
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama used his last State of the Union to declare 2014 a "Year of Action," and he can claim credit for accomplishing several of the goals he laid out. The smaller...
View Article