The top 1% of taxpayers would likely avoid about $5 trillion in taxes over the next decade unless the IRS improves its enforcement, according to a new analysis. A research paper by Lawrence Summers, the former Treasury Secretary, and finance professor Natasha Sarin found that lax enforcement by the Internal Revenue Service has led to
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Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers bashed presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren‘s tax proposals on Tuesday, arguing they go too far and could ultimately hurt the American economy. “I don’t think that taxation approaching confiscatory is remotely feasible and, if it was tried, would have catastrophic economic consequences,” the former economic advisor to Barack Obama said
Marc Romanelli | Blend Images | Getty Images Procrastination comes at a steep cost for older savers who want to hold off on taking mandated withdrawals from their retirement accounts. If you turned 70½ this year or you’re older, you’re on the hook for a required minimum distribution out of your individual retirement account and
The booming market for luxury rentals in Manhattan has led to a new market segment: the $100,000-a-month rental. Demand for ultra-luxury rentals is soaring in Manhattan as more wealthy buyers decide to sit on the sidelines and rent. At the same time, more sellers of trophy penthouses and pricey townhouses are opting to rent to
FatCamera | E+ | Getty Images There’s still time to shave a few bucks off your 2019 tax bill — if you act quickly. The 2018 tax season came with harsh lessons for some taxpayers who didn’t properly adjust their plans for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This overhaul of the tax code roughly
At America’s first Rolliefest, the rules are clear: Don’t reveal the location of the event on social media until it’s over. Last month, 110 watch collectors from 13 countries filed past armed guards at the Lotte New York Palace hotel in midtown Manhattan. There, some of the world’s most prominent watch collectors were gathered in
Marc Lasry, a billionaire and major Democratic donor, is the latest major Wall Street investor to warn about the damage the stock market could sustain if Elizabeth Warren were to win the presidency. Lasry, the co-founder of Avenue Capital who made his fortune putting money into distressed assets, told CNBC on Friday that a Warren
Serge Krouglikoff | The Image Bank | Getty Images Children are a tremendous responsibility, financially taxing and incredibly rewarding. And there inevitably comes a point where, as a parent, you need to cut the purse strings, confident you have raised an independent adult who can sustain themselves financially. I recently had a meeting with husband
Frequent travelers now have a whole new way to view loyalty points — thanks to a growing trend in loyalty program: hard-to-replicate, bucket-list experiences. From red carpet access and backstage passes to cooking classes with Michelin-starred chefs, there’s an entire realm of VIP travel opportunities designed around the new “experience economy.” Fueled by public interest
Lloyd Blankfein, then chairman and chief executive officer of Goldman Sachs Group Inc., smiles during a discussion at the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Summit in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. Andrew Harrer | Bloomberg | Getty Images Lloyd Blankfein hit back at Democratic presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren on Thursday, after she