Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 9: Nadine Seiler, of Waldorf, Maryland, ...

Robert Goulder and Joseph Thorndike of Tax Notes explore how America’s first tariffs shaped the nation’s fiscal policy and set the stage for today’s federal income tax.

The 2025 filing season has been completed quietly, despite trepidation regarding the Internal Revenue Service's ability to function effectively in the face of cuts in funding and staff. Processing ...

For individuals and business owners, these records offer critical lessons about leveraging tax laws and managing risk. Here are five key takeaways to guide smarter financial decisions, blending ...

President Trump laid out an aggressive agenda on tariffs, taxes and the culture war that drew cheers from Republicans and silence or protest from Democrats. Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images The passage ...

Vanguard Group settled with the SEC on Friday over allegations tied to its target-date funds and investor taxes. There's a lesson about "asset location" for investors. This strategy pairs ...