DC Council Punts Wealth Tax Debate to the Fall
The DC Council plans to consider a wealth proceeds tax in September, rather than this summer.
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A DC Wealth Tax Could Provide Relief for Black Residents
Advocates say a surcharge on passive income could help fund critical programs in the District.
World Cup Fans: Welcome to Mexico, a Paradise for Soccer and Inequality
While Mexicans are struggling with living costs, the government is piling on debt to pay for international tourism and soccer infrastructure.
Lawmakers Press to Eliminate Private Jet Travel Subsidies
The Stop Subsidizing Private Jets Act of 2026 would close loopholes in Trump's tax codes that allow billionaires to write off planes as business expenses.
You Paid for Trump’s Tariffs. Corporations Get the Refund.
Trump’s tariff refunds are going to corporations — not the consumers who got stuck with the higher prices.
Who Pays Federal Income Taxes? The Rich, But Not Nearly as Much as They Should — or Once Did
A closer look at IRS data shows our tax system isn’t keeping up with rising inequality.
The Corporate and Billionaire Opponents of San Francisco’s Overpaid Executive Tax
Five billionaires and numerous corporations with huge pay gaps are funding a war chest against Proposition D on the city's primary ballot.
The Oligarchy Virus
How America’s supposedly progressive tax system guarantees a wildly skewed national wealth distribution.
The Second Estate: A Q&A with Ray Madoff
Chuck Collins speaks with Ray Madoff about her new book breaking down how the rich use our tax code to get even richer.