News
Texas Has Nearly $60 Billion In Tax Breaks – Some Won’t Survive 2019
Posted on · State lawmakers must pass a budget. They’re also determined to reform school finance and cap property taxes. The money has to come from somewhere.
Tag: tax reform
News
Tax Cuts, Spending To Raise Deficit To $1 Trillion By 2019, According To New Analysis
Posted on · The report said that the twin tax and spending bills will push the budget deficit to $804 billion this year and just under $1 trillion for the upcoming budget year
Houston Matters
Will Tax Reform Have Lasting Effects On Houston’s Energy Industry?
Posted on · One analyst believes the recent overhaul to the tax code will be good for Houston's economy. Houston Matters finds out why.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Home Buying After Harvey, And Tax Reform’s Impact On Houston’s Economy (Feb. 20, 2018)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We learn about the challenges of buying or selling a home after Harvey. Then, one analyst says recent changes to the nation's tax laws will be good for the energy Industry -- and therefore Houston's economy. We find out why. Plus journalist Chris Whipple discusses his book about the role of past White House Chiefs of Staff. And we learn how AMBER, Silver, and Blue Alerts work.
News
GOP Lawmakers Agree On Final Tax Package, Hatch Says
Posted on · Senate Finance Committee chairman Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, says House and Senate Republicans have agreed on a final tax bill. GOP leaders aim to pass it next week.
News
Senate Republicans Pass Massive Tax Overhaul
Posted on · If the GOP can reconcile differences in the tax bills passed by the House and Senate, President Trump could have his wish for signing the $1.4 trillion tax overhaul into law by Christmas
News
UPDATE: GOP Redrawing Bill To Reduce Size Of Tax Cuts
Posted on · A new congressional analysis says the Senate tax package would add $1 trillion to the budget deficit over the next decade
News
Some Worry U.S. House Tax Plan Could Affect Texas Wind Energy
Posted on · The American Wind Energy Association fears it could threaten nearly $11 billion worth of wind energy projects in Texas alone
Politics
What The Republican Tax Reform Plan Means For Houston
Posted on · The bill, authored by Rep. Kevin Brady (R-The Woodlands), would provide some benefits for middle-income families, such as doubling the standard deduction. But it threatens further pain for those who suffered losses to Harvey
Houston Matters
Would Pres. Trump’s Tax Plan Really Give Average Americans A $4,000 Pay Bump?
Posted on · Pres. Trump says his proposed tax plan would give the average American household a $4,000 pay raise. Is that true? A Houston economist breaks down the numbers.
News
Trump’s Tax Plan Pitch Aimed At Truckers
Posted on · Trump said a cut to business taxes would help truckers because there will be “more products to deliver and more contracts to fill."
Podcast
Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 26: Let’s Talk About Tax Baby!
Posted on · “Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." - Benjamin Franklin, Well-Known Smart Guy
Podcast
Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 19: Battle For The Middle Class
Posted on · "Politics moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it." - Ferris Bueller. Ish.
Texas
Property Tax Relief Nears Finish Line In Texas House
Posted on · The bill approaching the House floor meets two of Governor Abbott’s key demands: Slow the pace of property tax hikes, and require voter approval if local governments seek higher increases.
Texas
Senate Passes Property Tax Reform, But Bill Faces Tougher Sell In House
Posted on · Protests by local governments helped convince House leaders to KO an identical measure during the regular session. In the special session, its Governor Greg Abbott’s top priority.