Tag: taxes
Capital gains and why they matter – a tax expert explains
Stephanie Leiser, University of Michigan
The Trump administration wants to change the way capital gains are taxed to factor in inflation.
To many, this may...
How Trump’s trade war affects working-class Americans
Jeffrey Kucik, University of Arizona
President Donald Trump justifies tariffs on imports by arguing that “unfair trade policies” have harmed American workers. This has led...
Why trade wars can be perilous: 5 essential reads
Bryan Keogh, The Conversation and Nicole Zelniker, The Conversation
Depending on whom you ask, the odds of the United States winning its trade war with...
What to do if you owe the IRS money
Tameka E. Lester, Georgia State University
Tax Day is finally here once more. If you’re getting a refund, lucky you. But if you owe the...
How the new estate tax rules could reduce charitable giving by...
Patrick Rooney, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Congress and the Trump administration scaled back the estate tax when they enacted the new tax law.
Although the government...
How to stay honest this tax season
Christian B. Miller, Wake Forest University
As Americans begrudgingly work through their taxes this year, many could be facing a moral struggle about whether to...
Taxpayers want more fairness. GOP plan to ‘reform’ the tax code...
Stephanie Leiser, University of Michigan
Republicans seem to be operating under the assumption that if the details of their tax “reform” plan are aired for...
‘Hot potato’ shows why workers won’t benefit from Trump’s corporate tax...
Steven Pressman, Colorado State University
Many children have played hot potato, a game in which they pass a spud to other children quickly so they...
EXPLORING NATURE
Research about global fishing shows value of detailed environmental data, which...
Mark Axelrod, Michigan State University
To help people who are affected by pollution and other environmental harms, it’s common...
