IRS fines Bay Area couple for accidentally sending a $33,000 check instead of a $3,000 payment for their taxes.
IRS Overpayment Mix-Up Costs Bay Area Couple $30,000 LIVERMORE, California – A rather costly mistake, one that, honestly, could happen to anyone. A couple from the Bay Area accidentally overpaid the IRS, but it seems both they and the agency might share some responsibility for the confusion. “If I borrowed $33,000, I’d be in jail!” […]
This is how Trump’s major plan will impact taxes.
President Trump’s domestic agenda bill includes military and immigration provisions, major cuts to national healthcare, and various incentives for industries, with its core focus remaining on healthcare. The Congressional Budget Office and the Joint Tax Committee have forecasted that the Senate version of the bill could result in a $500 billion reduction over ten years, […]
How your taxes will be affected once Trump enacts the new law
The GOP’s “Big Beauty Building” is heading to President Trump’s desk for signing this Friday, bringing with it some notable tax credits aimed at wealthier Americans, albeit accompanied by cuts to social welfare programs. This legislation proposes various new tax cuts, including a “senior credit” designed to exempt individuals over 65 from Social Security taxes, […]
5 Important Ways Trump’s Major Bill Changes Corporate Taxes
House Passes Trump’s Tax Bill with Narrow Margin Updated July 3, 2025: This piece was revised to reflect the House vote tally of 218-214. The House has narrowly approved President Donald Trump’s prominently showcased Senate bill, edging through with a 218-214 vote. This measure heads to President Trump for his endorsement. It encompasses significant tax […]
Restaurant workers in the US claim that eliminating taxes on tips is diminished by cuts to benefits.
Proposed Tax Changes on Tips Encounter Mixed Reactions President Donald Trump’s significant tax and spending initiatives are receiving pushback from both Democrats and more conservative members of his own party. However, one proposal that has garnered unexpected bipartisan agreement is the elimination of taxes on tips. This past Tuesday, the Senate passed a bill in […]
‘Individuals Who Avoid Paying Taxes’: Brit Hume Shares What Portion of US Households Do Not Contribute Federal Income Tax
Discussion on Taxation and Household Contributions On a recent episode of Fox News, Brit Hume highlighted the percentage of American households exempt from federal income tax. This discussion followed the Senate’s narrow approval of President Trump’s significant tax plan, which passed with a 51-50 vote early Tuesday. During “Special Report with Bret Baier,” Hume elaborated […]
‘Reliable Taxes, Affordable Energy’: Scott Bessent Explains to Bannon How the US Will Become the Top Place for Investment
Treasury Secretary Talks Economic Transformation Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent shared insights on Wednesday regarding how tax certainty, affordable energy, and deregulation could elevate the United States to a premier destination for capital investment. In his appearance on Bannon’s Warroom, Bescent envisioned a growth period comparable to the post-World War II economic expansion. He elaborated on […]
Leading socialist candidate for NYC mayor aims to increase taxes in ‘whiter neighborhoods’
Zoran Mamdani, a socialist and likely Democratic candidate for New York City Mayor, is facing backlash over parts of his campaign policy documents that suggest altering the city’s tax framework to favor “richer, whiter neighborhoods.” This week, he made headlines by unexpectedly defeating former New York governor Andrew Cuomo in the primary, securing a spot […]
18 GOP senators support higher taxes on the wealthy to fund rural hospitals
Eighteen Republican senators, including former Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell from Kentucky, voted in favor of advancing an amendment introduced by Senator Susan Collins of Maine. This amendment aims to assist rural hospitals grappling with sudden Medicaid cuts impacting high earners. The GOP senators supported a move to waive the budget order for Collins’ amendment, […]
Senate rejects Collins’ plan to increase taxes on top earners to support rural hospitals
Senate Votes on Collins’ Amendment for Tax Rate and Rural Hospital Relief Early Tuesday morning, the Senate cast votes to block an amendment offered by Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine). This amendment aimed to introduce a new top tax rate for the country’s wealthiest, while also increasing the proposed Rural Hospital Relief Fund from $25 billion […]