taxes

Millions of immigrant workers without legal status file taxes without a valid Social Security number.

'How crazy is it that undocumented people are paying for their own deportation?'

The IRS demands tax returns from citizens, green card holders, visa holders and undocumented immigrants.

'How crazy is it that undocumented people are paying for their own deportation?'

DeFile Your Taxes

DeFile Your Taxes
The crowd cheers during a Tea Party rally to "Audit the IRS" in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington June 19, 2013

From Congress, a Christmas gift to conservatives

From Congress, a Christmas gift to conservatives
Congressman Paul Ryan takes part in a session called "The Business of Taxes" at the Wall Street Journal's CEO Council meeting in Washington on December 2, 2014.

What if we could choose where part of our taxes went? Would we feel better about paying them?

What if we could choose where part of our taxes went? Would we feel better about paying them?
Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) shrugs at a question from reporters as he walks to a closed-door briefing on talks with Iran in 2013. Corker is a leading proponent of raising gas taxes to boost the nearly-dry Highway Trust Fund.

Can a rebrand make Republicans raise the gas tax?

Can a rebrand make Republicans raise the gas tax?

iDodge Tax Flash Mob Protest at the Apple Store in London

Apple computers and iPhones may be just about everywhere in the world but we're searching for Apple's European headquarters. The flashy corporate building is located just north of Blarney Road in Ireland. Can you name the city? It rhymes with fork.

iDodge Tax Flash Mob Protest at the Apple Store in London

Apple Scrutinized on Tax Avoidance

Apple CEO, Tim Cook, is explaining why Apple has paid so little tax globally over the last few years. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with British member of parliament, Margaret Hodge, who is leading similar investigations in the UK.

Apple Scrutinized on Tax Avoidance

The Polluter Pays Principle: Mexico Considers Chewing Gum Tax

Discarded chewing gum is a common eyesore, and removing it from city streets and sidewalks can be costly. A Mexican congressman wants to solve the problem by borrowing a concept widely used in environmental regulation: making the polluters pay.

The Polluter Pays Principle: Mexico Considers Chewing Gum Tax

Undocumented Immigrants Work to Come Out of the Fiscal Shadows, Pay Taxes

It may come as a surprise to know that many undocumented immigrants also pay taxes. But anxiety is building as a pathway to citizenship may require paying years of back taxes. Feet in Two Worlds reporter Aurora Almendral has this story.

Undocumented Immigrants Work to Come Out of the Fiscal Shadows, Pay Taxes

How Cypriots Could be Impacted by the Tax on Bank Deposits

Lawmakers in Cyprus are set to vote on a bailout plan that would tax all bank deposits by 6.25 percent. Stavros Zenios is a professor of finance and is one of many people whose savings would be affected if the measure is adopted.

How Cypriots Could be Impacted by the Tax on Bank Deposits

Texas Border Residents Argue Against More Security

As Washington works on immigration reform, a number of Republican leaders argue that no plan can proceed without more security at the US-Mexico border. As the World's Jason Margolis found out in Texas, many feel there's too much security already.

Texas Border Residents Argue Against More Security

Garlic Smuggling Hits Sweden

Authorities in Sweden say they have cracked a multi-million dollar garlic smuggling scheme.

Garlic Smuggling Hits Sweden
The World

Spanish Anti-Austerity Protesters Get Creative With Flash Mobs and Carrots

A carrot rebellion is underway at a small Spanish theater in Bescano. One night, instead of selling tickets for a play, the theater sold carrots. For the same price.

Spanish Anti-Austerity Protesters Get Creative With Flash Mobs and Carrots

France's Love-Hate with Russia: Why Depardieu Was Granted Russian Citizenship

As French actor Gérard Depardieu embraces his new Russian citizenship to flee France's 75 percent income tax on millionaires, some observers are reminded that the love-hate relationship between France and Russia has existed for centuries.

France's Love-Hate with Russia: Why Depardieu Was Granted Russian Citizenship

French Actor Takes Tax Refuge in Belgian Village

For the Geo Quiz, we are looking for a Belgian village near the French-Belgian border where French movie star Gerard Depardieu recently bought a house there.

French Actor Takes Tax Refuge in Belgian Village