What would happen if every Australian had a guaranteed income? Policy experts say it’s no longer a utopian idea but a ...

The Times also thinks that is under consideration and says the latest set of economic forecasts tomorrow could be crucial in deciding what measures are needed. The i says Sir Keir Starmer has paved ...

Americans uses the SNAP program to buy groceries, but this week, according to *** memo put out by the Department of Agriculture, Federal food aid will not go out beginning November 1st. *** post on ...

Your 2026 paycheck may be about to get a boost: New and increased tax breaks from the 2025 Trump/GOP spending bill could allow millions of workers to increase their monthly take-home pay next year.

Tax dependents are either qualifying children or qualifying relatives, and they can score you some big tax breaks. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners ...

The IRS announced new federal income tax brackets for 2026 on Oct. 9, along with adjustments to the standard deduction. These stem from the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), which directed the IRS to ...

If you get a raise next year, there’s a chance your tax rate won’t change thanks to new tax brackets recently released by the Internal Revenue Service. And if you earn the same amount or less, your ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 17, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. 1891: The Chicago Orchestra (later ...

The U.S. has a progressive income tax system -- which means that the more money you earn, the higher your marginal tax rate. The good news is that the tax brackets are changing for 2026 tax year, so ...

Tax brackets for 2026 have edged higher, keeping in step with inflation. Those who are feeling financial strain right now are about to get some relief. Taxation of capital gains won't hurt quite as ...

State Sen. Josh Kimbrell, a GOP hopeful for governor, has been touting his plan to eliminate the state income tax by removing exemptions from the state sales tax. It’s a proposal he made soon after he ...

A state panel is estimating Iowa tax revenue will fall by 9% this fiscal year. Iowa will have to dip further into its reserves to cover a larger budget gap than expected as federal tax changes add to ...