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Obama's $250,000 mistake

Obama's $250,000 mistake

3:55pm: The president's tax reform panel will release its long overdue report on Friday. But the task force was hamstrung by the president's directive not to consider any options that raised taxes on families making less than $250,000. More

100-plus tax breaks on the line
Aug 25: The Bush tax cuts are drawing the big debate. But Congress still has to decide on a slew of breaks that recently lapsed or expire this year. More
State tax hikes could go too far
Aug 23: The research group says some state policies could have harmful repercussions over the long term.  More
Sales taxes are highest in...
Aug 19: The Tax Foundation names the U.S. states and cities with the highest sales taxes.  More
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AMT 101
The AMT is meant for the rich, but it's the scourge of the middle class. Here's why. More
401(k)s as tax breaks
These retirement vehicles not only offer free money...they are smart tax-saving tools as well. More
How much should you withhold?
If you're a wage or salaried employee, your employer picks up half of this tax burden. More
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PLAYUnemployment benefits taxed too
Unemployment benefits taxed tooMany people don't realize it but income received through unemployment benefits is taxable. Play
PLAYAnswers to your top 3 tax questions
Our resident money expert answers the most common questions about filing tax returns. Play
Resources
Big city taxes: Who pays what
Where does your city rank? More
States where taxes hit hardest
Where does your state rank? More

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