Taxes

Oregon Estate Tax Reform | Tax Foundation Skip to content Home • Blog • Proposed Estate Tax Changes in Oregon: A Long-Overdue Reform? Benjamin Franklin famously said that nothing is certain except death and taxes. Death taxes, however, are often avoidable—at least when it comes to state-level estate taxes. The simplest way to avoid them

Updated for tax year 2024. If you’re like most taxpayers, you receive salary and wages from your employer and never have to worry about how to make estimated tax payments. Even if you receive additional income on the side, such as interest and dividends, stock gains, or freelance income, the income tax withheld from wages

Making the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) Permanent: Analysis Skip to content Table of Contents Key Findings Permanently extending the expiring individual, estate, and business taxA tax is a mandatory payment or charge collected by local, state, and national governments from individuals or businesses to cover the costs of general government services, goods, and

Getting married changes many aspects of your life, including how you file your taxes. Choosing the right tax filing status can significantly impact your tax refund, tax liability, and eligibility for certain tax deductions and credits. This guide will help you understand the tax advantages for married couples, potential married filing separately disadvantages, and how

2024 European Tax Rankings | Tax Foundation Europe Skip to content Table of Contents Introduction The structure of a country’s taxA tax is a mandatory payment or charge collected by local, state, and national governments from individuals or businesses to cover the costs of general government services, goods, and activities. code is a determining factor

When it comes to charitable donations and taxes, it pays to be generous. Helping shelter pets by donating to your local humane society is a great way to make a difference while earning a tax break. Should I donate to my local animal shelter? Animal welfare groups are crucial in rescuing and caring for our

German Election: Tax Policy for Economic Growth Skip to content Home • Blog • Observing the German Election: Tax Policy for Economic Growth The German economy has been contracting for two consecutive years, with corporate investments trailing those of other European countries. Business confidence remains low, and economic outlooks are pessimistic. Against this backdrop, policymakers

Updated for tax year 2024. You know you can claim your kids on your income tax return. But what if you also support Mom and Dad? Here’s what you need to know about claiming your parents as dependents on your income tax return. Can I claim my parent as a dependent? If you care for

Congress Must Cement Full R&D Tax Expensing | Op-Ed Skip to content Home • Op-eds • Congress Must Cement Full R&D Tax Expensing for Economic Growth TaxA tax is a mandatory payment or charge collected by local, state, and national governments from individuals or businesses to cover the costs of general government services, goods, and

Skip to content Home • Op-eds • Don’t Let the Loophole Lobby Decide the Tax Debate February 19, 2025February 19, 2025By: Daniel Bunn Republicans have their hands full this year, with the individual provisions of the 2017 TaxA tax is a mandatory payment or charge collected by local, state, and national governments from individuals or

Updated for tax year 2024. With each passing tax year, it’s possible to find more efficient ways to file your taxes. As you file your taxes each year, you gain new knowledge about your tax situation — you may even learn how to maximize your tax refund next year or determine how to owe less

Kansas Property Tax Relief: Details & Analysis Skip to content Home • Blog • Kansas Policymakers Should Consider a Levy Limit to Ease Property Tax Burdens Key Points Assessment limits, while well intentioned, are not an ideal solution for property taxA property tax is primarily levied on immovable property like land and buildings, as well