Overtime hours and tips are lagniappe for some, but for others, they help them survive. Now, you might not have to pay taxes on either.

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For many seniors, the tax burden on Social Security benefits has been a constant concern. A new proposal, the 'One Big ...

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Trump’s tax bill could expand the reach of the AMT, a system meant for the wealthy, pulling more Americans into unexpected tax bills.

President Donald Trump’s campaign promises to end taxes on tips and overtime pay have seemingly come to fruition in the GOP’s ...