The drama surrounding the latest government funding measure isn't letting up, even as we're now hours away from a potential shutdown. Given that such a scenario has never played out this deep into tax ...

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 12: Closed signage is seen around the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden on the National Mall on October 12, 2025 in Washington, DC. Additional Smithsonian locations ...

As the Senate advances a possible end to the 40-day government shutdown, the Internal Revenue Service is adjusting its plans amid a wave of layoffs and program closings. In a court filing last week ...

For the first time in nearly seven years, the federal government shut down on October 1, 2025. Government shutdowns aren’t new to Washington. Since the late 1970s, there have been 20 funding gaps.

There’s this great lyric in the Randy Travis song, “Is it still over?” where Travis sings, “Since my phone still ain't ringing, I assume it still ain't you.” That’s how I feel about the IRS these days ...

Lt. Gov Dan Patrick wants to lower the age requirement for senior property tax exemptions from 65 to 55, a tax plan that ...

Mortgage rates rose again this week, with the average 30-year fixed rate climbing past 6.8%. That’s not just a post-pandemic hangover; it’s a warning sign. Behind the scenes, rising government debt is ...

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Despite the ongoing government shutdown, Uncle Sam is still coming to collect. Tax officials are reminding Californians impacted by wildfires and straight-line winds that began on Jan. 7 that the ...

A measure to keep the government funded passed the House of Representatives, but has until the end of Friday to pass the Senate and avert a shutdown. Thomas is a native of upstate New York and a ...