Needles, California, sits on the edge of the state where a single mile can make a big difference in your wallet. Just across the K Street Bridge in Arizona, gas prices sit around $4 a gallon—cheaper than a fancy coffee. Back in Needles, the same fuel costs nearly $7, a price so high it’s making loca
Taxes shape how much people keep from each paycheck, but those amounts vary wildly depending on where they live. A fresh look at state tax burdens shows Hawaii tops the list, where residents give up 13. 3 percent of their income to state and local taxes—more than double what Alaskans pay. The breakd
In Pennsylvania, a recent tax case shows how important it is to meet deadlines and provide proof. The Board of Finance and Revenue (BFR) had to make a decision. They denied a refund for a taxpayer. The reason? The taxpayer couldn't prove their claim. The taxpayer wanted a refund based on a recalcula
