Tax strategies

If Democrats want the wealthy to pay more into the U.S. Treasury, they’ll need to contend with one fact: the rich are very good at dodging taxes.

Democratic presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren has proposed a wealth tax on Americans worth more than $50 million, a pitch aimed at satisfying the eagerness of progressive voters to confront income inequality.

Personal financial satisfaction declined in the fourth quarter of 2018 as stock market gyrations and the prospect of a government shutdown weighed on U.S. consumers, according to a survey by the American Institute of CPAs.

Complicated corporate tax planning tactics can produce uncertainty about taxes, in addition to the basics of company operations and finances.

Sebastian Kurz will meet at the World Economic Forum with top officers of Alibaba, Facebook and Uber at the Alpine resort.

She may not be in Davos, but the freshman Congresswoman’s influence is already being felt on the slopes of the Swiss Alps.

Tax authorities in Ireland are asking tougher questions of multinational companies that have been taking advantage of the country's low tax rates.

Jeff Pierce intends to grow the unit while focusing on new opportunities.

There’s no lack of optimism among officials who hope to jump-start local economies, thanks to a provision in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

CPA financial planners share their favorite moves for kicking off the year right.

The European Union’s executive arm will propose the abolition of national vetoes on tax policy, which national governments are almost certain to reject.

The sportswear maker is the latest multinational to become embroiled in the European Union’s crackdown on corporate tax avoidance.

Progressive House Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called for a sharp tax hike on the highest incomes in order to fund a massive “Green New Deal.”

The nation’s super-rich are running for cover on concern the government will make up the shortfall by going after the wealthy.

People want to know if there is anything that can be done for pre-retirement medical expenses. The answer is yes.

The redesigned form is not exactly postcard size, but it reflects changes under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that promise to simplify the tax prep process.

The traditional talk that CPAs have with their clients has been upended thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin attempted to salve worries about the federal government’s partial shutdown.

Misinformation about withholding is widespread, apparently – and an opportunity for tax pros.

Major tax reform changes that practitioners and taxpayers should keep an eye out for during filing season.