The president’s economic policy approach is so far rattling markets, businesses and consumers.
Category: Taxation
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Tax Cuts Now Could Lead to Rising Rates Later. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.
The swelling budget deficit makes future tax increases likely, our columnist says, even if taxes are going down now. Hedge your bets with a concept from investing — diversification.
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Republicans Harness Tax Code to Punish Trump’s Political Nemeses
Immigrants and wealthy universities, as well as foreign companies, would see higher taxes under the House-passed bill.
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The House Passed Trump’s Megabill. Bond Investors Are Worried.
Republicans brought the president’s tax cuts one step closer to reality, but Wall Street remains on edge about the fiscal costs.
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Republican Bill Could Set Off Global Tax Fight
Retaliatory taxes on foreign companies operating in the U.S. could open the door for a broader economic conflict.
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Trump’s Tax Policy Collides with Market Reality
Another spike in Treasury bond yields puts lawmakers in a tricky spot as they push for big cuts that could drastically swell America’s debt pile.
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Trump Wants to Fulfill His ‘No Tax On Tips’ Promise. The Details Get Tricky.
The idea is politically popular, but the tax benefits may not go as far for low-income workers as many may think.
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Moody’s Downgrades U.S. Credit Rating Below Triple-A
The downgrade means that each of the three major credit rating firms no longer gives the United States its best rating.
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Republican Tax Bill May Hurt the Lowest Earners and Help the Richest
Even though most Americans may see lower taxes, Republicans’ spending cuts could outweigh those benefits and leave some worse off.