taxes – People's World

Infrastructure push starts, but hits roadblock: Dollars

May 14, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

The U.S. needs $2 trillion to bring its crumbling roads, creaky railroads, aging airports, 100-year-old water pipes, and crowded subways up to snuff.

Guilty: Ronaldo takes plea deal in tax fraud case

January 24, 2019 By Al Neal

Cristiano Ronaldo, the “world's best soccer player,” is the poster child of greed and materialism.

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner could cash in from tax break they pushed

December 17, 2018 By Associated Press

Investors, including Kushner-linked companies, are flocking to what financial analysts say are some of the most generous tax benefits they have ever seen.

EPI issues “how to” plan for reversing inequality

December 5, 2018 By Economic Policy Institute

In a comprehensive new policy agenda, EPI details solutions to address rising inequality and ensure that everybody in America gets a fair cut of the benefits of economic growth.

Chicago homeless coalition pushes new tax on properties selling over $1m

November 8, 2018 By Michelle Zacarias

Seen as a key decision-maker on the proposal's future, Alderman Ed Burke is the lead partner in a law firm whose specialty is helping clients with property tax appeals.