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Figuring Out the Auto Loan Interest Deduction Rules

December 15, 2025

The new auto loan interest deduction is causing quite a stir among banks, credit unions, and captive finance companies. The confusion lies in what exactly they need to tell car buyers about this tax break. There's no clear agreement on how to handle this yet. This tax break is part of a bigger law

business

Where Did All the Work Go? Hollywood's Commercial Crews Feel the Pinch

November 12, 2025

Hollywood's commercial production crews are facing a tough time. Work is drying up, and many are looking elsewhere for opportunities. Diane McArter, who runs Furlined, a company that produces ads for big names like Apple and Eli Lilly, is one of those affected. She's been traveling a lot lately, sho

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Somerville's Big Bet on a Mystery Lab

October 24, 2025

Somerville is making a bold move to attract a big company. The city is thinking about giving up to $18 million in tax breaks. This is for a company that wants to move into a huge lab building. The building is already built and has 500, 000 square feet of space. This deal is called a TIF agreement.

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The Hidden Winners and Losers in Trump's Big Tax Bill

July 19, 2025

President Donald Trump's recent tax bill, a massive 900-page document, has left a trail of winners and losers. While the bill includes tax cuts for the wealthy and increased funding for immigration enforcement, it also contains some surprising perks for specific industries. Private jet owners, for e

politics

Big Changes Ahead: What Trump's New Bill Means for Health and the Environment

July 13, 2025

A recent law signed by President Trump has sparked concerns among health and environmental experts. The bill, which focuses on tax breaks and spending cuts, includes significant changes to Medicaid and environmental policies. First, let's talk about Medicaid. The new law imposes work requirements f

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A Budget Bill That Sparks Fury and Worries

July 4, 2025

The recent budget bill's approval has ignited a firestorm of criticism from Democrats. They argue that this bill favors the wealthy while neglecting the needs of ordinary Americans. The bill's passage, with minimal Republican dissent, has been called "not normal" by some. The bill's impact on healt

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Tax Break Trouble: GOP's Rush to Meet Trump's Deadline

June 29, 2025

The Senate is working through the weekend. Republicans are trying to pass a big tax and spending bill by July 4th. This is President Trump's plan. The bill is huge, with 940 pages. It includes tax cuts and spending reductions. But not everyone in the GOP agrees with the cuts, especially to Medicaid

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The Debt Dilemma: Can Tax Cuts and Growth Save the Day?

June 2, 2025

The federal government is in a tough spot. The national debt is climbing, and the recent tax and spending cuts passed by the House could add over $5 trillion to it in the next decade. The White House is betting on economic growth to shrink these deficits, but not everyone is convinced. The Committee

finance

Amazon's Big Bet on AI

February 7, 2025

Picture this: a tech giant pouring $100 billion into a single year, all to grab a slice of the artificial intelligence pie. That's Amazon for you, making a bold move into the future. First, let's talk about why this matters. Amazon's plan to spend big on capital expenditures is a big deal, especial

politics

Ohio's Sports Teams: A Tax Break Battle Brewing in 2025

December 29, 2024

Imagine this: Ohio lawmakers might give big-league sports teams like the Bengals and Browns a big tax break next year. This could cost taxpayers millions. Two House members, one from Cleveland and one from Xenia, want to stop lame-duck sessions, where quick decisions are made right before lawmakers