Under Hawley’s bill, each adult would receive “at least $600,” as would each dependent child. The total rebate for a DINK ...

A 2 percent wealth tax is like shaving off a fraction of a spire from a large cathedral, says economist Nancy Folbre.

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Americans, particularly the affluent, are set to receive larger tax refunds or smaller tax bills when they file in 2026, because of President Donald Trump’s tax and spending package passed in July, an ...

If you get a raise next year, there’s a chance your tax rate won’t change thanks to new tax brackets recently released by the Internal Revenue Service. And if you earn the same amount or less, your ...

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Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 17, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. 1891: The Chicago Orchestra (later ...

Millions of Americans could soon see bigger paychecks thanks to the new “no tax on overtime” policy. This unusual tax break focuses on extra hours worked, making waves for its potential to boost ...

The IRS has released new federal income tax brackets for 2026, the agency announced in a news release published on Thursday, Oct. 9. The updates are due to changes in inflation and a new tax law that ...

The Internal Revenue Service has announced new tax inflation rates, standard deductions and new federal income tax brackets for 2026 — and the adjustments may surprise you. While the tax rate ...