America Is Addicted to Using the Tax Code to Fix All Kinds of Problems

By Neil Irwin
NYT The Upshot
The I.R.S. has become the de facto administrator of a startling number of social welfare programs.
Published date: March 6, 2020 at 12:00PM
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A Gig Worker’s Guide to Filing Taxes

By Tara Siegel Bernard
NYT Your Money
Freelancers and independent contractors have more issues during tax season than traditional employees. Here’s what you need to know.
Published date: March 5, 2020 at 12:00PM
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The Great Tax Break Heist

By Paul Krugman
NYT Opinion
The many, many fiascos of policy by tax cut.
Published date: September 3, 2019 at 12:05AM
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The Tax Break Was $260 Million. Benefit to the State Was Tiny: $155,520.

By Nick Corasaniti and Matthew Haag
NYT New York
How a lawyer with deep connections to Democratic politicians in New Jersey helped to dole out hundreds of millions of dollars in state tax credits.
Published date: May 1, 2019 at 07:40PM
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Health Savings Accounts Can Reduce Tax Bills. But Beware the Paperwork.

By ANN CARRNS
NYT Your Money
Money in an H.S.A. can pay doctors or dentists. It can also be invested and cover future costs. Still, one financial adviser said, “It is a paperwork hassle.”
Published date: March 15, 2019 at 05:29PM
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All Talk, Little Action: What to Expect on Tax Policy This Year

By JIM TANKERSLEY
NYT Business
Don’t count on big changes. But the heated debates in Congress and on the 2020 campaign trail give clues about legislation to come.
Published date: February 15, 2019 at 12:00PM
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Yes, Tax the Rich. But Do It Right.

By STEVEN RATTNER
NYT Opinion
Steven Rattner responds to readers who have doubts about his plan to raise revenue from the uber wealthy.
Published date: February 7, 2019 at 09:52PM
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