They’d do it by expanding the definition of terrorism and revoking the tax-exemption for groups that allegedly support such activity in broad, but unspecified ways.| Howard Gleckman
Taxes play a part in their unwillingness to move, but bigger reasons include the absence of affordable, accessible housing and emotional ties to homes and communities.| Howard Gleckman
The well-being of older adults and people with disabilities may be in jeopardy, depending on how long the shutdown lasts.| Howard Gleckman
Warnings about the dangers of vaccines from senior government officials inevitably will lead to more unnecessary sickness and death, especially among older adults.| Forbes
The goals of good tax policy have been equity, efficiency, and simplicity. It may be impossible to achieve all three, but recent tax bills have accomplished none.| Howard Gleckman
Buried deep in a House spending bill is a provision to allow corporations to hide important details about how much they pay in taxes to US and foreign governments.| Howard Gleckman
Family caregivers help frail older adults and people with disabilities. But they get little support from the health care system. Two non-profits have solutions.| Forbes
Two recent studies help explain how Americans think about the financial aspects of their long-term care needs, and why they are so poorly prepared.| Howard Gleckman
In effect, the firms will be paying an export tax, though neither they nor the administration describe it this way. One reason: Such a levy appears unconstitutional.| Howard Gleckman
The 2025 budget law will accelerate Social Security insolvency to 2032. The program will go insolvent during the term of the president who succeeds Donald Trump.| Forbes
As many as three in ten older patients may acquire delirium in the hospital. And the consequences can be severe, including longer hospital stays and even death.| Howard Gleckman
The Tax Policy Center estimates only about 3 percent of households will benefit from the deduction for tips while about 9 percent will pay less income tax on overtime| Howard Gleckman
Trump is changing Medicare, mostly focusing on providers. But the biggest impact may come from tariffs and deporting immigrants. Combined, these direct and indirect c| Howard Gleckman
Millions of Americans are struggling to care for relatives who increasingly need help with their daily activities, from bathing to shopping.| Forbes
President Trump and his allies on Capitol Hill are creating new bureaucratic hurdles to prevent families from tapping government benefits.| Forbes
The House budget reconciliation bill would cut taxes by an average of about $2,900, according to the Tax Policy Center. 84 percent of households would get a tax cut.| Forbes