We asked our listeners to send us their most befuddling questions about the 2025 tax season. What if you can’t pay your tax bill? How good is online tax software? Two tax attorneys weigh in.
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In Las Vegas, Trump once again pitches no taxes on tips
President Trump’s pitch to stop taxing tips is popular with everyone — except for economists.
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Hunter Biden goes on trial in Los Angeles over charges of tax evasion
The sordid details of one of the darkest periods of Hunter Biden’s life could be dredged up in a trial over tax evasion that kicks off on Thursday.
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No tax on tips: Why politicians love it, and economists don’t
Presidential nominees Harris and Trump say they want to stop taxing tips, but how would that work?
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Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for May 24, 2024
With the heat on the rise, 1) it’s time to hit up Sunshine Creamery; 2) go to the beach; and 3) the end of the General Assembly session looms. You can follow me through the week on threads and what we used to call the twitters. Here we go. *** Want to get my column […]
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Five things to know as the tax deadline looms
April 15th, the deadline to file your income taxes, is just around the corner. Filings so far this year are on track with last year’s, while the average refund is slightly larger.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For February 28
Question of the Week: Will Bernie Sanders run the table on Super Tuesday? Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) All other things being equal, Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung can be expected […]
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Bonus Q&A: Raimondo On Providence Schools, Convention Center Audit, Taxes, Marijuana & More
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo joins Bonus Q&A to discuss a controversial audit requested by Speaker Mattiello, the outlook for female presidential candidates, RI’s tax climate, the next steps on high-speed rail, and more.
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Rising Property Values Spark Unwelcome Tax Increases In Providence
Many Providence residents are reeling from sticker shock on the new property tax bills landing in their mail boxes. But there are few easy answers for how to reduce the tax bite in Rhode Island’s capital city.
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This Tax Season, Expect Smaller Refunds, More Time On Hold
Many people can expect a smaller tax return this year, thanks to changes to the Internal Revenue Service withholding structure. Rhode Island tax agent Robert Haskell said for many, the IRS cut the amount they’re taking out of paychecks up front. “You know, your refund, while it might be smaller than years past, you were […]
