After losing one billionaire tax battle, Gavin Newsom prepares to wage another

After failing to block from the ballot a measure that would enact a billionaire tax in his state, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is now proposing a national wealth tax of his own. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. In a lengthy Substack post and video … Read more

IRS did better than expected in tax season after slashing staff, except on the phone, watchdog says

WASHINGTON — The IRS did better than expected getting refunds out to taxpayers during the 2026 tax season despite massive cuts to its workforce — but the national taxpayer advocate says taxpayers who needed human help were left behind. “Taxpayers who required assistance from the IRS often struggled to get it,” said Erin M. Collins, … Read more

Trump will welcome farmers and ranchers to White House dinner to celebrate trade, tax wins

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: Donald Trump will host farmers, ranchers, cattlemen and agricultural producers from across the country for dinner at the White House on Thursday, a White House official confirmed to Fox News Digital, as the administration looks to spotlight an industry that has long been a … Read more

Brooklyn coffee shop that targeted Jewish congressman faces DOJ probe after reported tax, health code issues

Democratic Socialists push progressive agenda in NYC primaries Fox News national correspondent Bryan Llenas reports on the New York City primary, highlighting the influence of Democratic socialists. Candidates backed by Zohran Mamdani advocate for abolishing ICE and all deportations, even for convicted murderers. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The owner of a … Read more

Supreme Court sides with Michigan county in a tax foreclosure case

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an effort to change tax foreclosure sales to let homeowners to keep more money when their property is sold to recoup unpaid taxes. The high court ruled against a Michigan family whose house was sold for less than half its open-market value to cover an unpaid tax … Read more

Comedian Carlos Mencia charged with tax fraud; Los Angeles DA calls him “one of California’s biggest tax scofflaws”

The Los Angeles District Attorney announced on Thursday that felony state tax evasion charges have been filed against comedian Carlos Mencia, accusing him of failing to report $8.7 million in income over a six-year period. The 58-year-old comedian’s real name is Ned Arnel Holness, but he goes by Carlos Mencia professionally. Hochman called Mencia “One … Read more

California billionaire tax proposal qualifies for the November ballot

A proposal to raise taxes on the wealthiest Californians has qualified for the November ballot, state officials said Wednesday, setting up what could be an expensive and divisive fight. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The so-called billionaire tax — which has divided Democrats in the … Read more