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Election 2024 Childcare Debate: Harris-Walz vs. Trump-Vance Plans
Election As Election Day approaches, the Republican and Democratic tickets present different ideas for childcare and family tax credits. Here's what to know.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Published
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Will EVs Drive the Vote in Election 2024 Swing States?
Tax Credits Electric vehicle tax credits have somehow become controversial. So car buyer attitudes in swing states might make a difference.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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IRS Skirts TikTok Ban to Sniff Out Tax Scammers
Tax Scams Social media scams caused thousands to file inaccurate returns. What does that have to do with TikTok?
By Kate Schubel Published
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Kamala Harris Calls for 28% Capital Gains Tax, Diverging from Higher Biden Rate
Capital Gains Capital gains tax rates are an important issue for some voters in the upcoming November election.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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How Trump and Harris Might Handle Expiring TCJA Tax Cuts
Election 2024 Many key provisions of the TCJA will expire soon. Here’s why it matters during the 2024 election cycle.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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Tariffs: What They Are and How They Impact Your Wallet
Election 2024 President Donald Trump wants to raise tariffs on all foreign goods, but who pays for the tax?
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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Kamala Harris Golf Tax and Unrealized Gains? What You Really Need to Know
Election 2024 There's a lot of social media talk about capital gains taxes and a golf tax. How much is real?
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Biden Calls for Doubling Capital Gains Tax
The White House President Biden wanted to increase taxes to have the wealthy pay a “fairer” share. Will VP Kamala Harris follow?
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Child Tax Credit: JD Vance Floats Enhanced Version in Surprise Pledge
Tax Credits Trump’s vice presidential nominee has suggested enhancing the federal child tax credit. Here’s why it matters.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Published
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