The “One Big, Beautiful Bill” is a historic win for American families, workers, seniors, small businesses and servicemembers, ...

While the bill does not outright eliminate Social Security taxes, as Trump had previously promised, it will indirectly eliminate them for the large majority of Social Security retirees. In fact, over ...

Senior Congress and Campaigns Reporter Riley Beggin breaks down the signature policy changes laid out in the recently passed ...

President Donald Trump falsely claims the ‘biggest tax cuts ever’ while Democrats add in the impact of a Biden-era policy.

Overtime hours and tips are lagniappe for some, but for others, they help them survive. Now, you might not have to pay taxes on either.

Qualifying Americans 65 and older are eligible for a deduction of up to $6,000 under the new law. If an individual’s income exceeds $75,000, the deduction is phased out. (For couples filing jointly, ...

Many middle-class and wealthy families will see some benefits from the new legislation. But programs that help low-income ...

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During his campaign, Trump promised to eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits. While that measure was cut from ...

President Donald Trump signed his "big beautiful" spending bill into law on July 4.

President Donald Trump’s campaign promises to end taxes on tips and overtime pay have seemingly come to fruition in the GOP’s ...