4 Reasons the Weak Economy Is Now Helping McCain
By
James Pethokoukis
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Capital Commerce - July 15, 2008
His energy and tax policies may be more in sync with the public mood than Obama's.
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The Mother of Middle-Class Tax Cuts
By
James Pethokoukis
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Capital Commerce - May 21, 2008
Do the presidential candidates want a bold economic idea? Try slashing payroll taxes.
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Climate Taxes vs. Corporate Taxes
By
James Pethokoukis
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Capital Commerce - May 7, 2008
There could be a grand bargain in the making.
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Confused on Taxes but Still Hate 'em
By
Paul Bedard
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Washington Whispers - May 2, 2008
Americans aren't too smart when sizing up our personal tax burden, but we know we don't want more.
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The Gas Tax Vacation: A Cheap Holiday
By
Marianne Lavelle
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Beyond the Barrel - May 1, 2008
Rolling back the federal fuel levy would do little to ease pump-price pain.
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McCain Reverses on Taxes
By
John Mashek
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A Capital View - April 17, 2008
John McCain's puzzling plunge to the right.
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Wall Street Sees Higher Investment Taxes From Obama, Clinton
By
James Pethokoukis
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Capital Commerce - April 16, 2008
And even McCain would be hard pressed to keep rates low.
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A Q&A With McCain Adviser Douglas Holtz-Eakin
By
James Pethokoukis
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Capital Commerce - April 14, 2008
The presidential candidate's top economic guru talks taxes, spending, and energy policy.
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Video: Three Tax Tips
By
Kimberly Palmer
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Alpha Consumer - April 11, 2008
Taking advantage of deductions and tax-sheltered retirement accounts helps you pay less.
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Obama and Clinton Big Government Economic Plans Need Debate
By
Michael Barone
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Michael Barone - April 11, 2008
Many younger voters don't remember when big government advocates were on the defensive because of stagflation and gas lines.
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Why a Big Tax Refund Is a Bad Sign
By
Leonard Wiener
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Money - March 28, 2008
If your withholding is off, you're making Uncle Sam an interest-free loan.
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Think You're a Tax Whiz? Take This Quiz
By
Leonard Wiener
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Money - March 28, 2008
10 questions to get you in fighting trim for the April 15 deadline.
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Tax Tips and Changes as the Deadline Nears
By
Leonard Wiener
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Money - March 28, 2008
There's even a little help for troubled homeowners.
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Making It Easier to Fill Out College Financial Aid Forms
By
Kim Clark
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Education - February 21, 2008
Legislation could make it as easy as checking a box on your tax return.
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Investigating Televangelist Finances
By
Kent Garber
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Nation & World - February 15, 2008
Does preacher compensation violate non-profit tax laws?
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Analyzing the Economic Stimulus Package
By
Matthew Bandyk
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Money - February 13, 2008
Big families and businesses are among the winners.
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McCain on the Bush Tax Cuts
By
James Pethokoukis
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Capital Commerce - February 5, 2008
He didn't think much of them back in 2000.
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Q&A: U.S. Rep. Barney Frank
By
Danielle Knight
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Nation & World - January 23, 2008
Chair of the House Financial Services Committee talks about the proposed economic stimulus package.
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Quick Hits for Jan. 9, 2008
By
James Pethokoukis
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Capital Commerce - January 9, 2008
Fiscal stimulus, the Fair Tax, and income inequality.
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Hillary's Surprising Top Priority: the Bush Tax Cuts
By
James Pethokoukis
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Capital Commerce - December 28, 2007
For someone who considers Bush fiscally irresponsible, Clinton sure likes his signature legislation.
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Democrats Push for Temporary Tax Cuts, Spending to Boost Economy
By
James Pethokoukis
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Capital Commerce - December 11, 2007
But the return from pricey fiscal stimulus packages is usually disappointing.
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Time to Harvest Your Capital Gains?
By
Leonard Wiener
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Money - December 10, 2007
December is a chance to balance 2007 gains and losses--and take advantage of a 15 percent tax rate.
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How to Avoid the Kiddie Tax
By
Leonard Wiener
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Money - December 10, 2007
The IRS is making it even more difficult to shelter investment income in a child's name.
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6 Last-Minute Tax Moves for 2007
By
Leonard Wiener
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Money - December 10, 2007
Yes, it's lateābut not too late to save yourself some big bucks.
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A Reaganomics Reversal
By
James Pethokoukis
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Capital Commerce - November 3, 2007
Rangel's tax proposals may signal what the Democrats would do in 2009.
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