Tax refunds are up. Tariffs erased gains Prices rose all year due to tariffs, quietly offsetting any boost Americans saw at tax time Salon · Apr 15
House Democrats file six articles of impeachment against defense secretary Pete Hegseth – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Apr 15
Anas Sarwar asks voters in Scotland to give Labour five years to ‘fix SNP’s mess’ Scottish Labour leader pledges more homes and tax cuts as party tries to reverse slump in support before May elections The Guardian - UK · Apr 13
Dems eyeing 2028 want huge tax cuts — but big hikes for the rich Democrats are still struggling to figure out how to address voters' concerns about inflation. Axios · Apr 5
Your North Carolina Income Tax Cut Is Coming — But There’s a Catch North Carolina paychecks might get a boost as personal income tax rates drop toward 2.99%. But a growing debate has lawmakers at a crossroads. Kiplinger · Mar 31
Reform hits out at IFS analysis of Scottish tax plans The IFS said the party’s tax plans were ‘not credible’. Evening Standard · Mar 23
Europe's response to the relentless surge in energy and fuel costs from the war in Iran Brent crude topped €100 a barrel after the Strait of Hormuz was closed. With no unified EU response from Brussels, capitals are opting for tax cuts, price caps or simply delaying concrete action. Euronews · Mar 22
Spain unveils €5 billion energy package with tax cuts to offset Iran war costs The Spanish government has approved a package of 80 measures to tackle rising energy prices and mitigate the broader economic impact of the war in the Middle East. Euronews · Mar 20
Nato relocates personnel from Iraq mission to Europe amid conflict in Middle East – as it happened Announcement follows Poland’s confirmation of troop withdrawal because of ‘worsening security situation’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 20
The $38.9 trillion national debt is costing you thousands of extra dollars per year on your mortgage. Here’s how it adds up “The consistent pattern of deficit spending that has been the norm in the United States for many years has driven up costs for families." Fortune · Mar 11
Tax cut could help more drivers dodge petrol price hike More Australians could turn to electric vehicles to avoid rising fuel costs if governments keep tax cuts for their purchase and consider new incentives. AAP · Mar 5
Ted Cruz Urges Scott Bessent to Go Around Congress and Enact $200B Tax Cuts Republican Sens. Ted Cruz and Tim Scott formally urged Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to enact roughly $200 billion in tax cuts without the approval of Congress. International Business Times · Mar 3
2 Reasons Middle-Class Tax Refunds Might Feel More Like Stealth Stimulus Checks This Year Some middle‑class tax refunds may be bigger this year, thanks to tax cuts and inflation adjustments. Here’s why your refund might feel like extra cash. GOBankingRates · Mar 3
Health care spending is surging just as Trump’s tax cuts cripple its funding Health spending is eating up a growing share of the government’s shrinking budget. Fortune · Feb 26
Euronews · Feb 26 Can IFAD’s “First Mile” revolution secure Africa’s food future?{Business Africa} We find out how IFAD is transforming farm losses into bankable opportunities for rural youth and local markets and ECOWAS promised cheaper regional flights after aviation tax cuts — but high fares and conflicting national policies are stalling reforms.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 25 Finally fixing capital gains tax is good – but linking it to another tax cut for Australia’s rich is bollocks Undoing bad policy does not require rewarding those who have benefited from it
GOBankingRates · Feb 25 Trump vs. 5 Presidents Who Raised Taxes the Most and 5 That Lowered Them Understanding how different administrations shape U.S. tax policy is key to making sense of today's economic unrest. Over the past several decades, presidents from both political parties have...
The Free Financial Advisor · Feb 23 How The SALT Deduction Caps Squeezed Many Middle-Income Taxpayers A single number — $10,000 — redrew the financial map for millions of households. When Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in late 2017, lawmakers lowered tax rates, nearly doubled the standard deduction, and promised broad relief. Yet one provision quietly shifted the ground under middle-income families in…
Budget and the Bees · Feb 15 Georgia Tax Proposal: Senate Leaders Push Long-Term Plan to Phase Out Income Tax Checking your pay stub can feel like watching money drain through a crack in the floor. You work hard and do everything right, yet a chunk of your earnings disappears before it ever reaches your hands. It is no wonder so many Georgians feel squeezed by the rising cost of…
Fortune · Feb 12 Trump’s tariffs cancel out what he claims is ‘the largest tax cut in American history’: The average person will lose $300 even after refunds “If the tariffs were out of the picture, it would be real relief for American workers and businesses,” the Tax Foundation’s Erica York told Fortune.
GOBankingRates · Feb 9 Working Families Tax Cuts Act Kicks In Next Year: 5 Moves To Make Before the Rules Shift Working Families Tax Cuts Act takes effect 2026 with retroactive provisions. Make these strategic moves now for tips, overtime, car loans, HSAs and refunds.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 9 Japanese shares hit record high as Sanae Takaichi wins landslide election victory Prime minister’s Liberal Democratic party to be pressed on promised tax cuts and fiscal stimulus plans
Thousandaire · Feb 5 The 2026 Tax Law Change That Could Cost You Thousands — Unless You Do This Now For the last eight years, tax season was deceptively simple for most Americans. Thanks to the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the Standard Deduction was so high, nearly $30,000 for couples, that 90% of taxpayers stopped tracking receipts. You didn’t need to log your charitable donations, medical bills,…
International Business Times UK · Jan 27 Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Boosts $1000 Refund Rush – Treasury Braces for Record Payouts US taxpayers face a record-breaking refund season as Trump's retroactive tax cuts trigger an £80 billion windfall, though a reduced IRS workforce struggles to cope.
GOBankingRates · Jan 24 I Asked ChatGPT for Trump Policy Impacts in 2026 — 3 Predictions for Middle Class Trump’s tariffs, tax cuts and Medicaid reductions could raise costs and offer limited middle‑class relief, increasing inflation and financial strain.