House panel advances tax deal with resounding bipartisan vote

On Friday, a proposed deal to cut taxes for businesses and increase the Child Tax Credit (CTC) passed the House Ways and Means Committee with broad bipartisan support. The tax deal advanced with 40 votes in favor and only 3 votes against. According to the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT), the total reductions over the […]
New homes for Chiefs, Royals face hurdle after county official vetoes stadium tax

A tax proposal to fund new stadium construction for the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and baseball team Kansas City Royals has been rejected by local lawmakers in Missouri. Jackson County Executive Frank White on Thursday vetoed an ordinance that would have put a 3/8 cent sales tax renewal on the April ballot to […]
Tax deal faces obstacles as crucial markup looms

The deal reached this week by Congress' main tax writing committee faces a number of hurdles in both chambers. Ahead of the bill's scheduled rate hike Friday in the House Ways and Means Committee, lawmakers in both chambers are wondering exactly how the $70 billion to $80 billion in tax cuts will cover the expansion […]
Three tax law changes in Minnesota to know as filing season begins – CBS News

MINNEAPOLIS — In less than two weeks, Minnesotans will be able to start filing income taxes before the April 15 deadline.Lawmakers approved it in the last parliament $3 billion plan This includes tax cuts for seniors and low- and moderate-income households. What you need to know before tax return season Starts on January 29th. Rebate […]
Here’s what’s in the bipartisan tax deal

Tax leaders in both the House and Senate announced a $78 billion bipartisan agreement Tuesday as they rush to enact provisions before tax season begins in late January. Here are some successful trades: Expansion of child tax credit Under the agreement, the child tax credit will be strengthened, increasing the credit cap from $1,600 to […]
Could child tax credit be expanded in 2024?

(NEXSTAR) – American parents would be some of the primary beneficiaries if a bipartisan bill announced Tuesday becomes law. The roughly $78 billion in tax cuts would also go towards expanding the child tax credit and tax credits for businesses, but the path to passage could potentially be tougher. The announcement was made by Sen. […]
Bipartisan tax deal could boost child tax credit for 2023. What it means for families this tax season – CNBC

Senior MPs made the announcement on Tuesday. $78 billion bipartisan tax deal —Includes a retroactive increase in the child tax credit that could affect families' filings this season. But the proposed legislation could still face hurdles, experts say. The plan would expand the child tax credit retroactively to 2023 by expanding access, increasing the amount […]
Lawmakers reach $78B deal that includes boosting Child Tax Credit

Congressional negotiators are seeking nearly $80 billion in tax incentives for businesses and low-income households, leaders of the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee announced Tuesday. It was announced that a bipartisan agreement had been reached. In a joint statement, the committee chairs said the $78 billion package would temporarily expand the […]
House, Senate tax chiefs announce deal on business deductions, low-income credits

Congress' top tax officials announced an agreement Tuesday morning that would strengthen the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and reinstate a business deduction stripped away as part of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to pay for lower corporate tax rates. The CTC expansion would increase the maximum loan amount per child from $1,600 to […]
IRS waiving $1 billion in penalty taxes, will kick off 2024 tax season on Jan. 29

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that taxpayers can begin paying taxes on their 2023 earnings starting January 29. (iStock) The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has waived nonpayment penalties for eligible taxpayers affected by the 2020 and 2021 collection notice suspension. This penalty reduction will benefit nearly 5 million taxpayers, resulting in an estimated $1 […]