Trump and Harris have both called for no taxes on tips

Trump and Harris have both called for no taxes on tips

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump. Brendan Mcdermid | Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris both want to end taxes on tips — and some policy experts have already criticized the idea. Harris expressed support for tax-free tips at a … Read more

Vance wants to raise the child tax credit to $5,000

Vance wants to raise the child tax credit to ,000

The Republican vice presidential candidate, Sen. JD Vance, speaks at a campaign rally at NMC-Wollard Inc. / Wollard International in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Aug. 7, 2024. Adam Bettcher | Getty Images Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, former President Donald Trump’s GOP running mate, wants to more than double the child tax credit. But the increase could be … Read more

Trump’s plan to cut taxes on Social Security could threaten benefits

Trump’s plan to cut taxes on Social Security could threaten benefits

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S., July 31, 2024. Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters Trump’s plan could move insolvency for Social Security, including the disability program, up two years, from 2035 to 2033, according to the Tax Foundation. Insolvency for Medicare could move up six … Read more

How Harris’ running mate Tim Walz could help shape child tax credit

How Harris’ running mate Tim Walz could help shape child tax credit

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz in the Governors Reception room in the State Capitol Wednesday, November 30, 2022 St. Paul, Minn. Star Tribune Via Getty Images | Star Tribune | Getty Images How Minnesota’s child tax credit stacks up Described by Walz as a “signature accomplishment,” Minnesota’s refundable child tax credit was $1,750 per child for … Read more

Kamala Harris’ tax records reveal ‘fairly basic’ approach, experts say

Kamala Harris’ tax records reveal ‘fairly basic’ approach, experts say

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Douglas Emhoff descend from Air Force Two in Wilmington, DE, U.S., July 22, 2024.  Erin Schaff | Via Reuters Vice President Kamala Harris’ personal financial records are under fresh scrutiny now that she is running for the highest office in the United States. Experts say recent tax … Read more

Working remotely from a cruise? Here’s why the IRS still expects taxes

Working remotely from a cruise? Here’s why the IRS still expects taxes

Jenny Hunnicutt poses in front of the Royal Caribbean Ultimate World Cruise, which she’s been on for nearly nine months traveling the world. While on board, she’s working remotely for her writing and consulting business based in Florida. Courtesy: Jenny Hunnicutt Income made ‘worldwide’ is taxable Despite a Bahamas flag flying atop the Serenade of … Read more

Here are key crypto tax rules that every bitcoin investor should know

Here are key crypto tax rules that every bitcoin investor should know

Former President and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gestures while giving a keynote speech on the third day of the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Tennessee on July 27, 2024. Jon Cherry | Getty Images News | Getty Images With the price of bitcoin hovering around $70,000 again, experts have tax advice for new … Read more

Here’s where Kamala Harris could stand on tax policy, experts say

Here’s where Kamala Harris could stand on tax policy, experts say

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign event at Westover High School in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on July 18, 2024. Allison Joyce | Afp | Getty Images With President Joe Biden officially out of the election, experts are watching for tax policy from Vice President Kamala Harris, the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination. … Read more

How Project 2025 could impact your taxes under a second Trump term

How Project 2025 could impact your taxes under a second Trump term

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump applauds on Day 2 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 16, 2024. Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters As former President Donald Trump secures the Republican presidential nomination, both political parties are eyeing Project 2025, a multi-pronged policy plan … Read more

Here’s how the election could impact the muni bond market

Here’s how the election could impact the muni bond market

The first presidential debate between U.S. President Joe Biden and former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is projected on a screen projector during a watch party hosted by the Michigan Conservative Coalition in Novi, Michigan, U.S., June 27, 2024.  Emily Elconin | Reuters With interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve likely … Read more