tax cuts

What have Wall Street economists learned from watching Washington lawmakers duke it out over things like extending the payroll tax cuts?

The payroll tax cuts expire at the end of the year, and the clock is ticking to make a decision to renew them or not.

Why can they help or hurt the economy?

Rick Perry has an economic plan. He wants the federal government to spend less money, and he wants huge tax cuts.

Cutting taxes may sound good, but it sure isn't easy to do.

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie introduced a $29.4 billion budget Tuesday that cuts spending and taxes, while requiring state workers to pay more for their benefits.

No matter how you feel about extending the Bush tax cuts, this much is clear: There's something for just about everyone.

The Senate passes the tax package, how to buy wind power and other consumer-focused items from Thursday's Times.

Holiday shoppers are putting away their credit cards, the latest on the tax cuts and other consumer-focused items from Friday's Times.

Taxpayers can breathe a sigh of relief. It's still not a sure thing, but after Monday night's compromise between President Obama and prominent Republicans in Congress, it appears that all the Bush era tax cuts will be extended.

Tips for avoiding airline fees, the latest on keeping tax cuts and other consumer-focused items from Monday's Times.