Corporate Taxes
Stock Buybacks Help No One in the Long Term
Buybacks allow companies to send profits to shareholders instead of investing in their businesses, workers, and communities.
Gutting IRS Will Help Wealthy Avoid More Taxes
It's going to make it even harder for us to hold some of the wealthiest people in our society accountable for their taxes.
How windfall tax on energy producers could backfire on Biden
One expert said a windfall tax could deter new investment in domestic oil production and impact the U.S. relationship with the world oil market.
What Kyrsten Sinema Has Said About Corporate Tax Rate
The Arizona Democrat has been a hurdle to President Joe Biden's legislative agenda.
How Much Did Exxon Make Last Year? Biden Demands Oil Giant Pay Its Taxes
The president said Exxon "made more money than God this year."
Everything Kyrsten Sinema Has Said About Biden's Spending Bill
The Arizona lawmaker, a critical vote in the Senate, has said little publicly about her positions on key policies amid the ongoing negotiations.
Seeking to Boost Post-Pandemic Revenue, 136 Countries OK Corporate Tax Rate
The agreement to establish a minimum corporate tax rate is expected to deter large multinational companies from moving their profits offshore.
The Government Just Admitted It Doesn't Try to Collect Rich People's Taxes
A new Treasury Department report reveals how few millionaires get audited, with billions of dollars uncollected. Progressive Democrats are demanding a crackdown.
White House Hedges on Support for Taxing Large Companies on Min Wage
Congressional Democrats are quickly looking for an alternative to support fair wages for workers now that a $15 increase won't be included in President Joe Biden's coronavirus stimulus package.
So CEOs Care About Democracy Now? Give Me a Break
For years, big corporations have been assaulting democracy with big money, drowning out the voices and needs of ordinary Americans—fueling much of the anger that opened the door to Trump in the first place.
Trickle-Down Economics Doesn't Work but Build-up Does. Is Biden Listening?
The returns from major public investments are huge. The costs of not making them are astronomical.
Why Google, Facebook and Amazon Could Pay Billions More in Tax
New measures could see tech giants paying corporate taxes on profits where they operate and they will be unable to shift them to tax havens.
How Much Did Trump's Tax Law Benefit Corporations—And What Did It Cost?
The Trump tax cuts brought the largest year-over-year drop in corporate tax revenue for the federal government outside of a recession.
Bernie Sanders Says Netflix Paid Less in 2018 Taxes Than $8.99 Subscription
"We are going to make massive corporations finally pay their fair share," Sanders said.
Walmart to Give Raises, Benefits After Tax Bill
The retail giant's CEO is thanking tax reform for "the opportunity to be more competitive globally."
The Truth About Trump's Tax Cuts and Exploding Deficits
Deficits do matter, but both political parties have been alarmist about them.
Trump Has 'Not At All' Helped Middle Class, Most Say
The new poll reflects a dip in confidence in Trump's policies for the middle class since he was inaugurated.
Corporations Are King in GOP Tax Plan
Trump and his allies are aiming to shift the tax burden from businesses to individuals.
Tax Reform: Why Trump and the Republicans Will Fail
Everyone says they're for lower rates and fewer deductions until it comes time to deal with specifics.
23 States Don't Know if Tax Breaks for Businesses Work
A new report found that almost half of all U.S. states aren't effectively measuring whether billions of dollars in tax incentives have any impact on the local economy.
Trump's Tax Cuts Ignore History and Arithmetic
The Laffer Curve is back, as GOP politicians trot out the same old argument that decreasing rates will bring down deficits.
Trump's Tax Cuts Plan: A Guide to What You Need to Know
At one time, the need to cut corporate rates united most Democrats and Republicans. Not anymore.
Trump Says 'Phenomenal' Tax Announcement Coming Soon
Trump's remarks emphasized the need for a change in business taxes. White House spokesman Sean Spicer told reporters at a later briefing that the Trump plan would include tax cuts for individuals as well.
Corporate CEOs Bullish on Revenue Growth Under Trump
Earnings calls from multiple industries feature excitement over the prospect of lower taxes, less regulation.
Donald Trump's Economic Leap of Faith
The Republican presidential nominee is promising the kind of growth America may no longer be capable of.
Panama Papers: The Secret State of Delaware
Delware—a small Eastern U.S. state—has more corporate entities than people.
Crony Capitalism Is Evil—Except Mine, Say Republicans
Republicans denounce corporate welfare they don't like, while fiercely protecting their honeypots.
The EU Could Order Google to Pay More Tax
Two of the U.K.'s main political parties wrote to the EU complaining about Google's tax deal.
How Pfizer Should Be Punished for Deserting America
The benefits of corporate citizenship should be removed from any company that abandons America.