The IRS grants automatic tax relief to Hurricane Harvey victims and to others living outside the disaster area who are working on relief efforts or who have to get files from the affected counties to meet a tax deadline.
There's no doubt that the Houston economy will take a hit from Hurricane Harvey. But a lot depends on how many city residents stick around after the water recedes.
Everyone knows the stock market is having a banner year. But so is gold, which is surprising because it's supposed to be a safe haven during times of fear.
If lawmakers fail to raise the debt ceiling, a new analysis calculates that Treasury would not be able to pay 23% of the government's bills due in October.
The GOP's years-long quest to repeal what Republicans derisively refer to as the "death tax" may be realized if tax reform happens. But the arguments to repeal the estate tax overlook a few key details.