Trump used Freedom of Information Act request to slow IRS release of his taxes Mr Trump had the authority to ask for the records during his presidency but instead used the Freedom of Information Act The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023
A federal EV program can save you thousands. How does it work and how do you apply? Electric vehicles are typically seen as expensive cars to own. But an updated, federal tax program designed to make them more affordable could credit you up to $7,500 for purchasing a new clean vehicle. Tribune News Service · Jan 27, 2023
US Sanctions Paraguay VP, Former President for Links to Hezbollah The United States issued sanctions against Paraguay’s former President Horacio Cartes Jara and current Vice President Hugo Velázquez Moreno on Thursday, unveiling explosive accusations that they participated in widespread schemes of corruption and have ties to members of a terrorist organization. Cartes and Velázquez have been involved “in systemic corruption… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 27, 2023
US Treasury denies Republicans’ request for Hunter Biden records WASHINGTON — The U.S. Treasury Department refused Wednesday to provide House Republicans any suspicious activity reports it may have on foreign banking and other business transactions by Hunter Biden and other members of President Joe Biden’s family. Tribune News Service · Jan 26, 2023
Manchin bill would delay tax credits for electric vehicles Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin is moving to delay new tax credits for electric vehicles, a key feature of President Joe Biden’s landmark climate law The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023
Senator Manchin Bill Aims To Enforce $7,500 EV Tax Credit Battery Rules Manchin was integral in getting the revamped US EV tax credit passed, and he's not happy it's being taken advantage of amid the Treasury Department's delays. InsideEVs · Jan 25, 2023
US Sanctions Lebanon Money Exchanger for Alleged Ties to Hezbollah The US Treasury said on Tuesday it was placing sanctions on Lebanese money exchanger Hassan Moukalled and his business for alleged financial ties to blacklisted group Hezbollah. Its announcement said Moukalled was a financial adviser to Iranian-backed Hezbollah, which is also designated by the United States, and carried out financial… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 24, 2023
The Trillion Dollar Coin is really a thing. What you need to know about the off-the-wall solution to America's debt crisis. As the U.S. rushes towards default, some say the Federal Reserve can use a trillion dollar (platinum or digital) coin to avert financial catastrophe. Could this work? Fortune · Jan 23, 2023
US joins Europe with fresh sanctions over Iran protest crackdown US measures, taken in coordination with the EU and UK, target Iranian officials accused of suppressing demonstrations. Al Jazeera · Jan 23, 2023
Treasury taps retirement funds to avoid breaching US debt limit The Treasury Department is beginning the use of special measures to avoid a US payments default, after the federal debt limit was reached Thursday. Tribune News Service · Jan 19, 2023
Treasury begins special measures to avoid breaching US debt limit The Treasury Department is beginning the use of special measures to avoid a U.S. payments default, after the federal debt limit was reached Thursday. Tribune News Service · Jan 19, 2023
Countdown in the offing for political fight over debt The countdown toward a possible U.S. government default is in the offing The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023
Tesla slashes prices up to 20% in broad bid to boost sales Tesla Inc. cut prices across its lineup in the US and major European markets in the carmaker’s latest effort to stoke demand after several quarters of disappointing deliveries. Tribune News Service · Jan 13, 2023
US House Republicans announce investigation into President Biden The new Republican majority in the US House of Representatives have requested information from Twitter, Treasury Dept. Al Jazeera · Jan 11, 2023
The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023 Federal COVID aid OK'd to pay for roads, natural disasters States and local governments soon will have new flexibility to spend billions of dollars of federal coronavirus relief funds on some things not directly related to the pandemic
Reuters · Jan 5, 2023 U.S., Turkey target financial network linked to Islamic State The U.S. Treasury Department said on Thursday it was taking joint action with Turkey against a network it said played a key role in money management, transfer and distribution for the Islamic State militant group operating in Iraq and Syria.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 5, 2023 Releasing Trump’s tax returns sets a dangerous precedent The decision threatens the privacy of Democrats as well as Republicans.
Reason · Jan 4, 2023 Democrats May Regret Compromising Taxpayer Privacy To Get Trump The release of the former president’s tax returns sets a dangerous precedent.
Tribune News Service · Dec 29, 2022 New EV tax credits OK for leased vehicles, fed guidance says WASHINGTON— Leased vehicles will likely be able to qualify for new commercial electric vehicle tax credits without meeting stringent mineral and battery requirements or being built in North America, according to U.S. Treasury Department guidance released Thursday.
The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2022 EXPLAINER: 2023 tax credits for EVs will boost their appeal Starting Jan. 1, many Americans will qualify for a tax credit of up to $7,500 for buying an electric vehicle
The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2022 EXPLAINER: 2023 tax credits for EVs will boost their appeal Starting Jan. 1, many Americans will qualify for a tax credit of up to $7,500 for buying an electric vehicle
Fortune · Dec 21, 2022 What's in Elizabeth Warren’s new crypto bill? The money laundering-focused legislation could change the entire ecosystem.
The Texas Tribune · Dec 20, 2022 House committee votes to release Trump tax returns over objections by U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady Brady, the top Republican on the House tax-writing committee, urged the committee not to release the former president’s records just before it deliberated on what to do with them.
The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022 Rule delay makes big EV tax credit possible early next year People who want to buy an electric vehicle could get a bigger-than-expected tax credit come Jan. 1 because of a delay by the Treasury Department in drawing up rules for the tax breaks
Bangkok Post · Dec 19, 2022 Huai Khwang posts highest price rise Land prices in Huai Khwang in central Bangkok had the highest rises in the city according to a new assessment, says Treasury Department director-general Chamroen Phothiyod.