Politics
Congressional tax writers did something this year that has amazed and delighted even critics of the sweeping tax overhaul legislation now headed toward a final vote in Congress--they pulled the teeth from the federal tax bite on the poor.
Aug. 20, 1986
Budget: Clinton holds session with low-income workers. GOP lawmakers say $500-per-child benefit is for middle class.
July 11, 1997
Business
The biggest winners would be married couples with children, wealthy taxpayers and investors. But all of the tax breaks have sunset provisions.
May 23, 2003
World & Nation
“When there is an income tax,” Plato said, “the just man will pay more and the unjust less on the same amount of income.”
Jan. 20, 1985
In looking for someone to pay for most of the state’s $12.6-billion deficit, Gov.
May 9, 1991
Here is a glossary of commonly used tax terms.
Feb. 22, 1998
Two-income couples gradually will get some modest breaks from the $1.35-trillion bill, but other penalties remain in the tax code.
June 3, 2001
It’s not as much fun to be a kid anymore.
March 6, 1988
High-income taxpayers are spending more time these days talking to their accountants, lawyers and other tax advisers.
March 21, 1993
Archives
Are taxes going up, up, up year after year without any respite?
April 30, 1998