Finance, investment and tax-related legislation

Extension a tax incentive for electric vehicle purchases could cost up to $15.7 billion, according to an analysis prepared by opponents.

The bipartisan legislation aims to expand retirement savings by offering more tax incentives to individuals and small businesses.

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation to offer tax relief to children who have lost a parent serving in the military after recent reports that “Gold Star” families are facing unexpectedly heavy tax bills because of the implications of a provision in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Three bills that would make major change have already emerged from the Ways & Means Committee.

The Senate looks to ease the burden on taxpayers who travel to work in multiple states.

Low-income and minority taxpayers were more likely to use extra-fee tax preparation offerings like refund advances and refund transfers, according to a new report Friday from the Government Accountability Office, and tax preparers often didn’t present them with information about the fees ahead of time.

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Ben Cardin, D-Md., introduced legislation Thursday to require minimum standards for paid tax preparers and rescind Preparer Tax Identification Numbers of incompetent and fraudulent practitioners.

The Democratic presidential candidate rolled out a proposal to levy a 7 percent tax to raise an estimated $1 trillion from the wealthiest businesses.

A bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation that would extend a lucrative tax break that could benefit Tesla and GM.

The House passed bipartisan legislation Tuesday to overhaul some key aspects of the way the Internal Revenue Service operates, including the appeals process.