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Retirement
fromEntrepreneur
13 hours ago

More Taxpayers Are Cheating. Here's Why 'The IRS Isn't Going to Catch Me' Is the New Strategy.

IRS workforce reductions lead to decreased audits and increased taxpayer noncompliance, costing the government significantly in revenue.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
15 hours ago

Virginia joins a national effort to ensure only popular vote winners become president

Virginia joins the National Popular Vote Compact, increasing the total to 18 states and 222 electoral votes, aiming for a nationwide popular vote system.
#taxes
US Elections
fromFortune
14 hours ago

Americans rate Trump's tax cuts a loser as most believe they're still too high | Fortune

Most Americans believe their taxes are too high, with rising discontent despite recent tax law changes.
US Elections
fromFortune
14 hours ago

Americans rate Trump's tax cuts a loser as most believe they're still too high | Fortune

Most Americans believe their taxes are too high, with rising discontent despite recent tax law changes.
#billionaire-tax
from48 hills
2 days ago
SF politics

Rich people are lying to seniors about the billionaire tax; does the news media care? - 48 hills

fromsfist.com
1 day ago
California

More People Filmed Paying For Forged Signatures on Pro-Billionaire Petitions in SF

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US Elections

Wealth taxes on billionaires and $30 minimum wages are part of the same plan, advocate says. 'They should pay their fair share' | Fortune

SF politics
from48 hills
2 days ago

Rich people are lying to seniors about the billionaire tax; does the news media care? - 48 hills

A campaign funded by billionaires misleads Californians about the impact of a proposed billionaire tax on modest retirement savings.
California
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

More People Filmed Paying For Forged Signatures on Pro-Billionaire Petitions in SF

Individuals are illegally paying for forged signatures on petitions related to the Billionaire Tax initiative in California.
US Elections
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Wealth taxes on billionaires and $30 minimum wages are part of the same plan, advocate says. 'They should pay their fair share' | Fortune

Most voters support a billionaire tax, with 52% of California voters favoring a one-time 5% tax on the state's billionaires.
#affordable-housing
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Karen Bass seeks City Council approval for $360-million affordable housing, using 'mansion tax' funding

Los Angeles plans to allocate over $360 million for affordable housing projects, funding 80 initiatives to create and repair over 4,000 housing units.
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Billionaire Says Insider Trading Should Be Fully Legalized

"I'm in favor of not having any rules against insider trading. I would like all the information out there as soon as it's available. Because look, as a society, we are better off knowing as soon as possible anything that is knowable."
Business
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Revenue has registered judgment mortgages against home and farmland of fuel protest leader who claimed he owed taxman no money

The collector general has secured six debt judgments against James Geoghegan in the past six-and-a-half years for a total of almost €550,000.
Boston real estate
NYC politics
fromFox News
2 days ago

NYC mayor cites $180K racial wealth gap to justify taxes, police cuts

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan addresses racial wealth disparities through diversity initiatives, tax increases, and police position cuts.
San Francisco
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

Opinion: How to convince voters to raise taxes? Cry wolf

Bay Area leaders are using fear tactics to push for a half-cent sales tax increase for mass transit, framing it as a citizen initiative.
US politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

What bets are lawmakers and staffers making on prediction markets? They're not required to tell us.

Federal officials must disclose stock trades, but prediction market trades lack similar transparency, raising concerns about insider trading.
#tax-reform
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Housing groups push to ensure new tenant harassment penalties get in state budget | amNewYork

New legislation aims to impose criminal penalties for systemic harassment of rent-regulated tenants in New York City.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Nation
6 days ago

We All Hate AI, but if You're Poor, It Can Really Ruin Your Life

Luxury brands are emphasizing human artistry over AI to maintain exclusivity and appeal to consumers' desire for authenticity.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Clark Howard Says Congress Passed a Law That Specifically Punished People for Giving Money to Charity

The law did not eliminate the charitable deduction in name. It rendered it functionally useless for anyone who does not already have enough deductions to clear the standard deduction threshold on their own.
Fundraising
NYC politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Bernie Sanders warns worst is yet to come' in rallying cry against billionaires

Workers must unite against billionaires to prevent economic disaster and protect jobs from AI and automation.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Democrats Reject Resolution Condemning AIPAC Money in Primaries

Democratic leaders avoided addressing Israel's influence and public opposition to its actions despite declining support among voters.
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Op-Ed | Revenue from Albany a common sense solution for working New Yorkers | amNewYork

New York City faces a $5.4 billion budget gap due to underbudgeting and state revenue raids.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
US politics

Editorial | One promise Mayor Mamdani can afford to break | amNewYork

Raising taxes on the wealthy risks driving businesses and residents away; fiscal efficiency and service redesign should close New York City's budget gap.
New York City
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

How Mamdani Presides Over a Fix-Everything Agenda

Zohran Mamdani's administration focuses on addressing both immediate city issues and deep-rooted racial inequities in New York.
New York City
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

How Mamdani Presides Over a Fix-Everything Agenda

Zohran Mamdani's administration focuses on addressing both immediate city issues and deep-rooted racial inequities in New York.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Op-Ed | Revenue from Albany a common sense solution for working New Yorkers | amNewYork

New York City faces a $5.4 billion budget gap due to underbudgeting and state revenue raids.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticizes the government for failing to build affordable housing and calls for rent controls in London.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
13 hours ago

Did Taxes on Social Security Actually Go Away? Here's the Real Story

Most seniors now avoid taxes on Social Security benefits due to a new deduction, but taxes still exist for higher earners.
California
fromSan Jose Inside
6 days ago

Here's a Look at the Tax Payments and Reported Incomes of Top Governor Candidates

Tom Steyer reported a total income of $39 million in 2024, surpassing all his major opponents combined.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
6 days ago

Opinion: Corporate Democrats Who Refuse to Tax the Rich Are Protecting Their Donors. Vote Them Out.

New leaders are needed to advocate for working people and reform New York's inequitable tax system.
#wealth-tax
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Billionaire fortunes have reached all-time highs under Trump. So has the movement to tax them

A proposed 5% wealth tax on California's billionaires aims to fund public services and education, reflecting growing support for taxing the wealthy.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
4 weeks ago

Tax the Rich? Oregon Voters Could Weigh In on First-of-its-Kind Wealth Tax

A proposed 2 percent wealth tax on Oregon assets above $30 million would generate $2.7 billion annually to address the state's fiscal crisis affecting schools and transportation.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Washington state's historic' millionaire tax takes aim at super-rich will it succeed?

Noel Frame has faced significant challenges in raising taxes on the ultra-wealthy in Washington despite the state's need for increased revenue.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Billionaire fortunes have reached all-time highs under Trump. So has the movement to tax them

A proposed 5% wealth tax on California's billionaires aims to fund public services and education, reflecting growing support for taxing the wealthy.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
4 weeks ago

Tax the Rich? Oregon Voters Could Weigh In on First-of-its-Kind Wealth Tax

A proposed 2 percent wealth tax on Oregon assets above $30 million would generate $2.7 billion annually to address the state's fiscal crisis affecting schools and transportation.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Washington state's historic' millionaire tax takes aim at super-rich will it succeed?

Noel Frame has faced significant challenges in raising taxes on the ultra-wealthy in Washington despite the state's need for increased revenue.
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

Health care sales tax campaign under investigation

The FPPC wants to know if county government funds were used on Measure A campaign mailers, following complaints from the Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association and Libertarian Party of Santa Clara County.
SF politics
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
14 hours ago

The 401(k) Gap That Lets Wealthy Savers Convert $47,500 to Roth Every Year

High earners can use the Mega Backdoor Roth strategy to contribute up to $47,500 annually to tax-free Roth accounts despite income limits.
Fundraising
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

The Billionaire Backlash Against a Philanthropic Dream

Warren Buffett's Giving Pledge aimed to encourage billionaires to donate over half their wealth to nonprofit causes.
New York City
fromQNS
6 days ago

Mamdani's push to 'tax the rich' could make sense for NYC, fiscal analysts say, despite Hochul opposition - QNS

Mayor Mamdani's proposed millionaire tax is a sound financial strategy for New York City to address budget shortfalls.
#taxation
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Wealth tax: Why are countries afraid to tax the ultrarich?

Voters support taxing the superrich to address inequality and budget issues, with various proposals for increased income and wealth taxes.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
UK politics

'Irresponsible' to cut inheritance tax, say Soc Dems, as Sinn Fein stay silent on its call for hike

US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Wealth tax: Why are countries afraid to tax the ultrarich?

Voters support taxing the superrich to address inequality and budget issues, with various proposals for increased income and wealth taxes.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
UK politics

'Irresponsible' to cut inheritance tax, say Soc Dems, as Sinn Fein stay silent on its call for hike

SF politics
fromMission Local
6 days ago

SEIU California un-endorses Scott Wiener for S.F. Congress for opposing CEO tax

SEIU California has withdrawn support for Scott Wiener due to his opposition to the Overpaid CEO Tax, endorsing Connie Chan instead.
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

How the SAVE Act Seeks to Undermine the Right to Vote

Republican supporters of the SAVE America Act describe the law as a commonsense measure to prevent voter fraud, yet it represents a blatant defiance of common sense and a fraudulent seizure of ballot access.
US politics
Washington DC
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Washington state has no income tax. It just passed one for millionaires that could be a model for other states

Washington state will implement a 9.9% tax on income above $1 million starting January 1, 2028, potentially raising $4 billion annually for education and tax credits.
#wealth-inequality
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Yes, the rich must start paying their fair share of taxes | Bernie Sanders

The wealth gap in America has reached unprecedented levels, with the top 1% owning more than the bottom 93%.
Business
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Billionaire says US wealth inequality is 'completely unsustainable as a society' | Fortune

The top 1% of U.S. households owns 31.7% of wealth, matching the bottom 90%, creating the widest gap since 1989 while the top 10% accounts for nearly 50% of consumer spending.
fromFortune
2 months ago
World news

Nearly 400 millionaires and billionaires across 24 countries are demanding Davos leaders to tax them more: 'Tax us. Tax the super rich.' | Fortune

US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

State lawmakers have introduced 100+ bills to rein in wealth hoarding

At least 19 states have introduced over 100 bills in the 2026 legislative session to address wealth inequality and rising costs of living through tax policy reforms and wealth redistribution measures.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Yes, the rich must start paying their fair share of taxes | Bernie Sanders

The wealth gap in America has reached unprecedented levels, with the top 1% owning more than the bottom 93%.
Business
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Billionaire says US wealth inequality is 'completely unsustainable as a society' | Fortune

The top 1% of U.S. households owns 31.7% of wealth, matching the bottom 90%, creating the widest gap since 1989 while the top 10% accounts for nearly 50% of consumer spending.
fromFortune
2 months ago
World news

Nearly 400 millionaires and billionaires across 24 countries are demanding Davos leaders to tax them more: 'Tax us. Tax the super rich.' | Fortune

US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

State lawmakers have introduced 100+ bills to rein in wealth hoarding

At least 19 states have introduced over 100 bills in the 2026 legislative session to address wealth inequality and rising costs of living through tax policy reforms and wealth redistribution measures.
Left-wing politics
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

How the Battle for Affordable Care Became a Culture War

The Affordable Care Act's passage and implementation faced significant political and cultural challenges, shaping national discourse for years to come.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

'No Kings' and tax the rich rallies planned in NYC this weekend. Here's what to know.

No Kings protests against Trump's administration will occur in NYC this weekend, featuring multiple rallies and a separate rally by Bernie Sanders.
US politics
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

Have You Paid Your "Intuit Tax"?

Oligarchs manipulate tax preparation systems to impose private taxes, increasing costs for taxpayers and protecting their monopolies.
Public health
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm a millionaire living in Washington. I'm happy to pay more in taxes - it helps everybody.

A self-made millionaire who experienced poverty acknowledges that wealth accumulation requires more than hard work, including luck, opportunity, and systemic advantages beyond individual effort.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Trade groups push for changes to ROAD to Housing Act provisions

A bipartisan housing bill combining House and Senate provisions faces concerns from mortgage bankers over provisions that could reduce housing supply and increase lender costs through FHA loan limit decreases and expanded disclosure requirements.
SF politics
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

We asked every S.F. politician about the 'Overpaid CEO tax' proposal. Here are their answers.

San Francisco voters will decide on a tax measure targeting wealthy corporations in June 2026, potentially reversing recent tax reforms.
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Dems Revive Legislation to Return Big Oil's Profits to Struggling US Families

The legislation - which only applies to large oil companies - would impose a per-barrel tax "equal to 50% of the difference between the current price per barrel of oil and the average price per barrel last year, when big oil companies were already earning large profits."
US politics
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

America needs a movement to curb billionaires' power | Steven Greenhouse

Over 900 US billionaires wield excessive influence over elections, economy, government policies, and media, threatening democracy and economic fairness, requiring urgent grassroots action to curb their power.
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Democrats propose bill targeting corporate housing tax breaks

Democrats introduce legislation to restrict institutional investors and hedge funds from bulk-purchasing single-family homes to address housing affordability crisis and preserve homeownership opportunities.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Filibustering and Delay Strategies That Block Social Justice

Organizational filibustering refers to strategies that delay and obstruct efforts to pursue social justice in systems. These additions can stretch out the process of implementation of diversity strategic plans or multicultural programs for years. Change agents can become battle-fatigued and give up their efforts. They can also become so disheartened that they leave a group or organization altogether.
Social justice
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

The Daily Dirt: Applying tax the rich to rent stabilization

An income-tax surcharge on high-earning rent-stabilized tenants could generate revenue while incentivizing them to move to better housing, freeing apartments for those with greater need.
NYC politics
fromNew York Daily News
1 month ago

NY state lawmakers propose boosting taxes on the rich, challenging Hochul and aligning with Mamdani

New York state lawmakers propose tax increases on wealthy individuals and corporations to provide $5 billion to New York City, aligning with Mayor Mamdani's affordability agenda while challenging Governor Hochul's opposition to personal income tax hikes.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

Economic Democracy as the Redemption of Political Democracy

Economic democracy should be reframed as intrinsically linked to political democracy, reintegrating economic and political spheres rather than merely extending political democracy into firms.
#tax-policy
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Top NY Dems will back Mamdani's 'tax the rich' push in budget: report

Democratic lawmakers support Mayor Mamdani's proposal to increase taxes on New York City millionaires, signaling willingness to challenge Governor Hochul's opposition to wealthy tax hikes.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Top NY Dems will back Mamdani's 'tax the rich' push in budget: report

Democratic lawmakers support Mayor Mamdani's proposal to increase taxes on New York City millionaires, signaling willingness to challenge Governor Hochul's opposition to wealthy tax hikes.
Business
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Shammas Tax: Fairness, Simplicity, and a Human Touch

Shammas Tax simplifies taxes and budgeting for local small business owners and families, providing clear, fair, and compassionate financial guidance.
California
fromFortune
2 months ago

Billionaire Tom Steyer says he'd vote for California wealth tax | Fortune

Tom Steyer will vote for a one-time 5% wealth tax on California billionaires if it reaches the November ballot, despite concerns about its design.
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Most Americans Think the Rich Don't Pay Taxes; The Numbers Tell a More Uncomfortable Story

Tax fairness is contested: sales taxes apply equally, while income taxes (progressive versus flat) provoke debate and actual tax burdens differ across wealth levels.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I'm a millionaire living in California. I'm happy to pay higher taxes since I have more wealth - it just makes sense.

I never thought I'd live in California. I grew up in Colorado, went to college in Boston, and lived in Texas. I came out here for business school because I wanted to be at Stanford, and because you could play golf during the winter. Now I love it here. It has nothing to do with taxes; taxes have never been anywhere on our list of criteria for deciding where to live. I want to live where my family is and love the weather, the jobs,
US politics
US politics
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Oregon Democrats Want to Nix Trump's Tax Cuts From State Code

Oregon lost $888 million from federal H.R. 1 tax changes; progressives seek to restore $311 million by repealing three replicated federal tax breaks.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Letters: 'Tax the rich' scheme won't fix broken health system

Taxing the rich will not fix a broken health system; structural reforms targeting cost drivers, regulation, administrative complexity, and distorted incentives are required.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Democrats Need to Take Welfare Fraud Seriously

Massive welfare fraud in Minnesota exposed systemic oversight failures that demand stronger state and federal safeguards to prevent large-scale abuse and restore public trust.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Urgency of Marrying Affordability to Anti-Corporate Populism

Democrats can realign politics by linking immigration concerns to a populist economic fight against corporate power to win working-class voters.
US politics
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

In the U.S., Who Deserves Financial Stability?

Cultural defaults like individualism and the American Dream shape attitudes toward social welfare and can help or hinder changemakers seeking equitable policy solutions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It's time to defund the oligarchy and invest in the American people | Joseph Geevarghese and Rashida Tlaib

Trump ran on a promise to lower costs on day one, but a year into his presidency, the real beneficiaries are his billionaire donors. Instead of making life more affordable for everyday Americans, Trump has used the presidency to enrich himself and his billionaire allies, while making the largest cuts to Medicaid and food assistance in history and leaving working families behind.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

California mulls a billionaire tax, revealing a deeply divided state

A proposed California one-time 5% billionaire tax aims to replace federal Medicaid funding lost to the OBBBA by preserving Medi-Cal services for vulnerable patients.
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