Tag: Taxes

Several New York and New Jersey lawmakers, whose constituents disproportionately benefit from the break, said Tuesday that they were hoping to be offered some sort of deal. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

House GOP searches for money to appease blue-state Republicans on tax plan

Joseph Lawler · October 24, 2017 11:22 pm

The estate tax compels Americans to waste their money on evasive estate planning and compliance costs, discourages them from pursuing profits in old age, and stymies America's unique cultural dynamic. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Beltway Confidential

Trump is right: Kill the Death Tax, once and for all

Michael Shindler · October 24, 2017 8:41 pm

With 240 House Republicans currently, and 218 votes needed to win (there's one Republican vacancy), the Republican leadership can afford 21 defections -- but not 23. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Beltway Confidential

Michael Barone: Republicans’ window of opportunity on the state and local tax deduction

Michael Barone · October 24, 2017 8:22 pm

Is There Room for Jeff Flake in Donald Trump’s GOP?

John McCormack · October 24, 2017 8:13 pm

The problem is that the provisions the GOP has committed to paper, so far, do not necessarily yield that conclusion. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

House Republicans plan to release tax bill Nov. 1

Joseph Lawler · October 24, 2017 6:31 pm

Reps. Peter King, R-N.Y., Tom MacArthur, R-N.J., and others from high-tax states say they will not vote for the Senate budget resolution this week because the GOP tax reform outline would eliminate the state and local tax deduction that brings huge savings to their constituents at tax filing time. (AP Photo/Mel Evans, File)

Republicans threaten to block budget passage over local deductions

Susan Ferrechio · October 24, 2017 2:17 pm

Ivanka Trump Forced to Learn the Art of the Compromise

Alice B. Lloyd · October 24, 2017 12:18 pm

President Trump tweeted Monday, "There will be NO change to your 401(k). This has always been a great and popular middle class tax break that works, and it stays!" The tweet was aimed at cutting off the Republican debate over lowering the limits on pre-tax contributions to 401(k)s. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump jumps ahead GOP tax reform effort with 401(k) tweet

Joseph Lawler · October 24, 2017 12:58 am

"There are many elements squarely targeted at creating jobs creating growth and offering relief to our middle-income families," Ivanka Trump said. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Ivanka hits the road to pitch Trump’s tax plan

Gabby Morrongiello · October 23, 2017 7:19 pm

Republicans' focus was on "paying for" a tax cut rather than helping Americans save for retirement. (iStock by Getty Images)

Beltway Confidential

Changing 401(k)s could have improved retirement security, but Trump and Republicans didn’t sell it that way

Andrew Biggs · October 23, 2017 6:48 pm

A Christmas Eve vote on tax reform is likely if Republicans win enough support to pass the legislation, a key lawmaker said Wednesday. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Foreign investors would win a $70 billion tax cut with Republican plan, report finds

Joseph Lawler · October 23, 2017 4:14 pm

A man shops for marijuana at The Source dispensary in Las Vegas. If a state decriminalizes, they still would like to have funds to dedicate to more roadway safety as well as to education and prevention programs aimed at youth. However, without the revenue that comes from retail sales, these states arenât sure how to pay for those programs. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Will 2018 be the year marijuana takes over?

Todd Shepherd · October 23, 2017 4:01 am