Trump Administration Pushes to Slash I.R.S. Work Force in Half
Losing half of its employees would severely strap the I.R.S., meaning Americans may have to wait longer to receive tax refunds.
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Losing half of its employees would severely strap the I.R.S., meaning Americans may have to wait longer to receive tax refunds.
The House Republican budget plan would pair tax cuts that primarily benefit the rich with cuts to programs that help the poor.
The federal budget debate has big implications for the economy. Businesses are betting that tax cuts will be extended and the math will work out.
States are using higher registration fees for electric cars to make up for declining fuel taxes, but some are punitive, environmentalists say. A federal tax could be coming.
Tariffs and tax cuts amid high interest rates and lingering inflation will pose a test for the U.S. economy.
President-elect Donald J. Trump has waffled on his preferences for how his party tackles his agenda, adding to the uncertainty for Republicans.
Speaker Mike Johnson narrowly avoided a painful and prolonged fight to keep his post, but his messy victory showed how difficult his job will be in the new all-Republican Congress.