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UK Proposal to Exempt Overtime from Income Tax Sounds Appealing but Is Highly Flawed

The Reform UK proposal to exempt overtime pay from income tax—framed as a “hard work bonus”—may be politically appealing, but it’s a flawed idea that undermines economic fairness, distorts labor marke

How to Learn to Stop Worrying About the Gift Tax and Give Your Kids Money Already

You have to let the IRS know about large gifts, but tax consequences aren't a concern for most families.

News releases for frequently asked questions

Beer Taxes by State, 2026

In the United States, taxes are the single most expensive ingredient in beer. The tax burden accounts for more of the final price of beer than labor and materials combined—the many different layers of

10 Cheapest Places to Live in Arizona

Moving to Arizona? Here's where to buy for the lowest property tax bills in the state.

Tax relief in disaster situations

Will the AI Apocalypse Come for the Tax Code?

AI may be a transformative technology, but that is not a good justification for throwing core principles of tax policy out the window.

5 Costly RMD Mistakes That Will Put a Dent in Your Savings (and How Early Planning Can Help)

Like your golden years, RMDs creep up on you quicker than you think. Planning ahead can prevent you (and your heirs) getting hit with penalties and extra taxes.

IRS statements and announcements

Illinois’ New Social Media Tax Is a Shambles

Illinois plans to impose a complicated, legally fraught new social media tax based on a few pages of confused, contradictory, and almost laughably incomplete legislative text embedded in the new budge

DST Inventory Just Hit a Record $3.9 Billion: What 1031 Exchange Investors Should Do Next

1031 exchange investors have more options than ever to build their portfolios. Here are the risks and questions to ask when choosing sponsors to work with.