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UNCOVERED: Tax foundation - The Untold Story

The U.S. Tax System Gets a Middling Score

Fortunately, we do better on overall economic freedom, despite losing ground.

Reason · Oct 23

Grassroots Revolt Targets Unpopular Property Taxes

Annual tax bills make many homeowners feel more like eternal renters.

Reason · Oct 21

10 States Where Inheriting a Home Could Cost You More Than You Expect

Inheriting a family home might seem like a financial blessing, but unexpected taxes can quickly complicate the picture. Depending on where the property is located, heirs could face inheritance taxes, estate taxes, or expensive ownership obligations.

Everybody Loves Your Money · Oct 13

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Filing Taxes Will Cost Americans $544 Billion This Year

The complexity and burden of the tax code add insult to injury.

Reason · Sep 30

A Couple Makes $150,000 — What’s Actually Left Monthly After Taxes, and Why It’s Thousands Less in Some States

A $150,000 household income sounds like enough to leave plenty of breathing room each month, but gross salary and spendable cash are two very different numbers. For a married couple earning $150,000 in 2026, federal income taxes and payroll taxes alone can consume more than $26,000 before state taxes, health…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Sep 23

Federal Health Care Subsidies Are Devouring the Budget and Killing Patient Satisfaction

A plague of federal rules and spending is bad medicine.

Reason · Sep 23

In the Name of Tax Fairness, Politicians Propose Special Tax Penalties on Data Centers

State and federal policymakers are attempting to exclude data centers from run-of-the-mill tax exemptions.

Reason · Sep 18

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Trump’s tariffs slashed jobs and wage growth. Now companies are funneling $100 billion in refunds to supplement workers’ retirement

Williams Sonoma and TJX plan to give millions of dollars in tariff refunds back to employees through 401(k) payments and bonuses.

Fortune · Sep 15

Trump Promises $5,000 Midterm Cheque Payout but High Deficit Odds Mean You Likely Won't Get It at All

Trump has pledged $5,000 to every adult US citizen if Republicans keep Congress, but a $1.2 trillion price tag, a record deficit and past broken promises make payout unlikely.

International Business Times UK · Sep 11

10 U.S. Oktoberfests: From Cheapest to Most Taxed Beer

Before you grab a pint, find out how much your favorite German-style festival adds to the price in 2026.

Kiplinger · Sep 3

Jeff Bezos Wants Half of Americans To Pay No Income Tax, Says They Account for Just 3%

Jeff Bezos wants the bottom 50% of US earners exempt from federal income tax, citing their 3.26% share of individual income-tax receipts

International Business Times UK · Aug 23

'Damage from the chaotic tariff regime cannot be refunded': The $100 billion in refunds have wiped out revenue the import taxes brought in since May

In June, the Trump administration saw a more than $25 billion loss in net customs revenue as a result of tariff refunds outpacing revenue.

Fortune · Aug 21

10 Cheapest Places to Live in Ohio

Looking for low living costs in the Buckeye State? Explore these ten Ohio counties with the lowest property tax bills.

Kiplinger · Aug 8

The 'Affordability' Agenda That Taxes Your Dinner

Reason · Aug 8

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The Independent UK · Aug 6

The 5 states that offer no sales tax — an important retirement consideration

‘When people talk about moving to a place, sales tax is something that always comes up,’ one financial expert said

Reason · Jul 31

Trump's Tariffs Will Cost Each American Household $900 in 2026

The president’s protectionism has constituted the largest tax increase since 1993.

Reason · Jul 27

The Best and Worst States To Be a Smoker

Tobacco is the most taxed consumer product in the U.S., and those taxes largely dictate cigarette prices.

Kiplinger · Jul 12

10 Cheapest Places to Live in Oregon

Looking for uncrowded spaces and financial relief? Discover the lowest property tax bills in the state.

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Everybody Loves Your Money · Jul 3

Tax Foundation Warns That Abolishing Property Taxes Could Undermine Schools and Police Funding

Property taxes remain one of the largest sources of local government revenue in the United States. According to the Tax Foundation, property taxes account for roughly 27% of all state and local tax collections nationwide and are the single largest source of tax revenue collected by local governments. Those dollars…

Kiplinger · Jun 25

Low-Tax States For Middle-Class Families Ranked by Childcare Affordability

If you prioritize low state taxes, here's how early childhood costs stack up across the country in 2026.

Kiplinger · Jun 14

10 Cheapest Places to Live in Arizona

Moving to Arizona? Here's where to buy for the lowest property tax bills in the state.

Reason · May 21

Trump's Approval Rating Is Cratering. Tariffs Are a Big Reason Why.

They cost each American household roughly $1,000 in 2025, with more coming in 2026.

Saving Advice · May 19

Circuit Breakers vs. Caps: Tax Foundation Says Levy Limits Could Save Seniors’ Homes Without Killing Growth

For many older Americans, opening a property tax bill has become more stressful than opening a medical bill. Home values have surged in many parts...

Saving Advice · May 18

Property Tax Revolt Brewing: Home Values Up 27% Above Inflation Since 2020—Is Your State Next?

Homeowners across America are opening property tax notices and wondering how they are supposed to keep up. Even people who bought modest homes years ago...

Kiplinger · May 17

10 Cheapest Places to Live in Georgia

Looking for affordable Georgia living? These counties offer the lowest property tax bills in the state.

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