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Trump Faces Probe Into Tax Fraud Following New York Times Exposé
David Barstow, lead author of the investigation, explains more.

The Dubious Fiction of Donald Trump’s Fortune Has Been Exposed
The mythology of the “self-made man” has absorbed a mighty blow.

Why We Need to See Trump’s Tax Returns
Could Donald Trump be a one-man version of either Enron or Lehman Brothers?

How the Rich Exploit Charitable Giving Rules to Hoard Their Fortunes
Public charities need to be supported, not forced to fight for scraps.

GOP Readies $600 Billion Tax Giveaway for the Rich
Republican efforts to double down on their tax cuts for the rich continue.

How the Trump Foundation Illustrates the Limits of Charity Regulations
Private foundations have a responsibility to do more than merely comply with tax laws.

Scoring Trump’s Tax Cuts: $280K for Rich Lawmakers, Pennies for Working People
Very few businesses have raised wages thanks to corporate tax cuts, but executives and lawmakers are buying new yachts.

House Progressives Introduce “People’s Budget”
The plan ends the systematic inequality in our tax system by making corporations pay their fair share.

Attacking Income Inequality by Limiting Wealth
Redistribution is not enough; we need an economy that generates less inequality in the first place.

Tax Experts Plan to Drive Wealthy Clients Through Gaping Hole in Tax Code
Tax planning experts working for wealthy clients are already developing strategies to take advantage of the 2017 tax law's new 20 percent deduction for certain pass-through income.