News tagged with federal tax rates
Wisconsin Poverty Report shows anti-poverty programs worked
The third Wisconsin Poverty Report released today (Wednesday, May 4), shows that expanded tax credits and food assistance programs helped shield the state's poorest residents from the worst effects of the recession.
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May 05, 2011 |
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Roth IRA conversion not a good fit for all, tax expert says
Starting next year, anyone can convert retirement savings into tax-advantaged Roth individual retirement accounts, but the much-touted switch isn't for everyone, a University of Illinois expert on tax and elder law warns.
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Oct 26, 2009 |
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Social welfare cuts ultimately come with heavy price, researchers say
(Phys.org) -- Slashing government funding for Medicaid, food stamps and other programs that serve the poor – while politically popular with some lawmakers and many conservatives – may do more harm ...
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May 24, 2012 |
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Facebook windfall to help California fill budget hole
Facebook's initial public offering will make lots of its staff in California rich -- and should therefore help the perennially cash-strapped state fill a whopping $16 billion budget hole.
May 18, 2012 |
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Asian start-ups gain as Facebook's Saverin looks East
Far from the Wall Street limelight, Facebook's co-founder Eduardo Saverin is keeping a low profile in Singapore, investing his wealth in tech start-ups while enjoying a life of luxury.
May 17, 2012 |
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Social security: Fixing the glaring gap for women
(Phys.org) -- After a lifetime of lower wages and time out of the labor market for caregiving, women typically receive less from Social Security than men, with millions of widows and women of color falling into poverty in ...
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May 14, 2012 |
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Exploding the myths of manufacturing
The manufacturing sector, its advocates note, is burdened by negative stereotypes. Outsiders often mistakenly think that manufacturing consists of jobs that are “dumb, dirty and dull,” as MIT President Susan Hockfield ...
May 11, 2012 |
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California, US to bank millions in taxes on Facebook IPO
California has a friend who's about to write a hefty personal check that could help ease the state budget crunch.
May 08, 2012 |
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Apple 'avoiding billions in global taxes,' report claims
Gadget giant Apple is avoiding billions of dollars in taxes by setting up small offices around the world to collect and invest the company's profits, according to The New York Times.
Apr 29, 2012 |
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Programs kept Wisconsin families from poverty, report finds
Temporary increases in safety net programs and tax credits for working families helped keep many in Wisconsin from poverty during the recession and its aftermath, a new report by researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison ...
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Apr 26, 2012 |
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The most fuel-efficient hybrid and electric cars
Which are the most fuel-efficient hybrid and/or all-electric cars available to consumers today?
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Apr 17, 2012 |
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A taxing issue
Simon Johnson and James Kwak had good news and bad news for the hundreds of people who turned out to hear them talk about the U.S. national debt at MIT on Tuesday.
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Apr 13, 2012 |
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