Tax Policy

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GOP Fights to Get More Bush Tax Cuts in the Budget

Meanwhile, Republicans push for changing how Congress keeps 'score' of taxes.

Is the Dividend Tax Cut Doomed?

The Senate's surprise blow to Bush's proposal means the tax debate will be reshaped.

Senate Votes to Gut Bush Tax Proposal

In a surprise reversal, lawmakers voted for a $350 billion tax-cut plan, far shy of Bush's $726 billion plan.

A Look at Bush's One-Size-Fits-All Retirement Plan
Simplifying the IRA alphabet soup is a good idea, but critics of the ERSA plan see potential problems.

Bush Plan Has Something Even for the (Rich) Kids
Under Bush's proposal, investors would be able to put $15,000 a year in accounts in each child's name.

Tax Free Savings! Is That Good?
The Bush administration says it is. So will the wealthiest Americans.

Social Security Battle Looks More Like a Ballet
Republicans and Democrats concentrate on similar footwork to avoid embarrassing missteps.

Stock Options Spared From Payroll Tax
Opponents said lower- and middle-income workers would have been unfairly burdened.

Repealing Estate Tax Not Good for Any of Us
If more people understood what eliminating it would mean, they'd be against it.

Dividends: A Taxing Matter?

Are dividends really as taxing as firms claim?
Cisco says taxes make payouts unpalatable. But a policy change won't open the dividend spigot.

Don't Expect a Flurry of New Dividends
Bush's plan gives companies an alternative to payouts that may hinder the proposal's impact on the economy.

Bush's Dividend Plan Won't Yield Great Results
If you're 65 and rich, you're in luck. But most individuals and companies won't reap a windfall.

To Pick the Right Dividend Fund, Learn How They Work
Some 'dividend' offerings don't offer much. Also, you must keep an eye on taxes and expenses.