Taxes

The first monthly enhanced child tax credit payment has landed, but some families are now opting out. Here's how to decide whether it makes sense for you.

"Be alert to criminals who ask you, by phone, email, text – or even on social media, to verify your information," the IRS cautions.

The first monthly payments under the expanded child tax credit were disbursed on Thursday. The White House says relief is on the way to the families of nearly 60 million children.

Electric vehicle ownership and charging infrastructure is expected to grow significantly before the next legislative session. The lobbying power of the industry — and the number of enthusiastic electric vehicle drivers — will likely grow as well.

"For working families with children, this tax cut sends a clear message: Help is here," said President Biden, touting the tax credit that gives American families up to an extra $1,600 per child.

The pandemic has made everything a bit trickier — tax filing season is no exception. The IRS will begin accepting tax returns on Feb. 12. Here’s what you should know before you file.

Tax policy hasn’t exactly been front and center in this presidential election. Neither has poverty. But one policy promoted by former Vice President Joe Biden has a lot of support among anti-poverty advocates, and some bipartisan support.

President Trump likes to point to Opportunity Zones as part of his case that he’s delivering for Black America. One researcher who's studied the program says a lot of questions remain unanswered, and the larger impact may be limited.

The Arlington school district is asking voters to approve a property tax rate increase of 8.84 cents per $100 of property value. The increase would mean the property tax bill on the average house, appraised at $208,985, would increase by $162.73 annually.

The annual back-to-school sales tax holiday is scheduled this weekend in Texas.The Texas Comptroller's Office says the tax break begins Friday and runs…

Holly McDaniel is the executive director at the Austin Diaper Bank, primarily working to distribute diapers and menstrual products to partner agencies...

Texas’ top three political leaders declared Thursday that the Legislature had reached agreements on its three main 2019 priorities: A two-year state…