Paul Kiel

Paul Kiel covers business and consumer finance for ProPublica.

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Politics & Elections

Billionaire Cut His Tax Bill by Taking Justice Clarence Thomas on Yacht Trips

"This has the look of a textbook billionaire tax scam,” said Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden.

By: Paul Kiel ,; ProPublica

July 17, 2023

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Economy & Labor

Luxury Yachts and Private Planes Are Huge Tax Breaks for the Ultrawealthy

The fact that billionaires’ luxury rides come with millions in tax savings says a lot about how the system really works.

By: Paul Kiel ,; Propublica

April 6, 2023

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Economy & Labor

How the Wealthy Are Saving Billions in Taxes by Skirting a Century-Old Law

Goldman Sachs helped billionaires dodge taxes by selling stocks and replacing them with nearly identical investments.

By: Paul Kiel &; Jeff Ernsthausen ,; ProPublica

February 12, 2023

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Economy & Labor

Billionaires Avoid Taxes on an Epic Scale. Here’s How.

The key ways in which the ultrawealthy avoid taxes are largely unavailable to most taxpayers.

By: Paul Kiel ,; ProPublica

June 26, 2022

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Economy & Labor

A TikTok Investor Has Avoided $1 Billion in Taxes. Now He’s a GOP Megadonor.

Susquehanna founder Jeff Yass is now pouring his money into campaigns to cut taxes and support election deniers.

By: Justin Elliott ,; Jesse Eisinger ,; Paul Kiel ,; Jeff Ernsthausen ,; Doris Burke ,; ProPublica

June 21, 2022

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Economy & Labor

Come Tax Day, Billionaires Who’d Rather Not Pay Can Usually Find a Way Not to

Tax season looks very different for those who make their money via wealth instead of wages.

By: Paul Kiel ,; ProPublica

April 15, 2022

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Environment & Health

Billionaire Used Massive Oil Spill to Avoid Paying Income Tax for 14 Years

Phyllis Taylor’s company is responsible for the longest-running oil spill in U.S. history.

By: Jesse Eisinger ,; Paul Kiel ,; Jeff Ernsthausen ,; ProPublica

December 9, 2021

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Economy & Labor

US Tax Code Is Complicit in Helping Real Estate and Oil Tycoons Game the System

Trump and other ultrarich Americans have earned billions while managing to repeatedly avoid paying federal income tax.

By: Jeff Ernsthausen ,; Paul Kiel ,; Jesse Eisinger ,; ProPublica

December 7, 2021

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Economy & Labor

Debt Collectors Are Thriving This Year — and Now They’re Filing Even More Suits

After a pause for the pandemic, debt buyers are back in the courts, suing debtors by the thousands.

By: Paul Kiel &; Jeff Ernsthausen ,; ProPublica

October 5, 2020

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Economy & Labor

Trump Admin Says New Bailout Will Help 35 Million Americans. It Probably Won’t.

Experts from across the political spectrum fear the program won’t reach enough businesses or save enough jobs.

By: Justin Elliott ,; Lydia DePillis ,; Paul Kiel ,; ProPublica

May 14, 2020

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