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9-9-9 tax plan: Does it make Herman Cain a Robin Hood for the rich?

9-9-9 tax plan is helping Herman Cain soar in GOP presidential polls. But does a 9 percent national sales tax and a flat 9 percent income tax take from the poor and give it to the rich?
Debt ceiling impasse: Which party is right about taxes?

Debt ceiling pressures are mounting, as Republicans and Democrats both claim to have the right formula for closing the budget divide and raising the debt ceiling.
Tax VOX
Carbon taxes: the levy (some) conservatives love

Conservatives may usually oppose tax increases, but it looks like some in Washington might go for a carbon tax
Government shutdown 101: What would a shutdown mean for you?

If the budget impasse causes the government to shut down after Friday, many ordinary Americans would feel it. Some services deemed 'essential,' though, would continue amid a government shutdown.
Tax the rich, not small business

Small business growth powers the economy. If Obama extends the tax cuts on small business owners, will that hurt more than it helps?
The New Economy
Peter Orszag: Departure illustrates US fiscal woes

Peter Orszag is said to be leaving after less than 18 months of wrestling with record deficits and a deep recession. Most White House budget directors last two years.
Tax day 101: How is the tax code changing under Obama?

Obama has showered new tax perks on the poor and middle class while pledging to maintain many of the Bush tax cuts. But his tax code largess stops at wealthy households.
The New Economy
Despite Obama pitch on benefits of healthcare reform, small business is glum

President Obama claims healthcare reform is a boon. But the outlook of small-business owners is more negative than at bigger companies.
Why Harry Reid is stripping down jobs bill

In paring down the jobs bill, Senate majority leader Harry Reid has an eye on voter concerns about federal spending. He's also betting that Republicans won't reject a bill with 'jobs' in the title.
The New Economy
Obama to use backdoor taxes to hit middle class? Oops, not true.

Reuters withdrew a story Tuesday that suggested Obama would cut the deficit through backdoor taxes on the middle class.
Troubled economy? Tax credits to the rescue.

As Americans file their taxes Wednesday, many are getting a financial boost from recent tax changes that give consumers money to pay debts and buy cars.
CBO: US deficit ballooning to record $1.7 trillion

Higher forecast will complicate Obama's bid to push spending plans through Congress.
Economy is top priority for Obama, McCain, and voters

Presidential candidates have very different views on how to handle taxes, jobs, home foreclosures, and fuel prices.