Taxes

Obama proposes limits on IRAs for the rich

President Obama on Wednesday announced a plan that would prohibit individuals from reaping tax advantages on IRAs and other tax-preferred retirement accounts when funds exceed $3 million.  More

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Much of the debate about the economy in this election is about taxes -- how much we pay, who pays it, if the burden is shared fairly. As the rhetoric heats up, these numbers can help you separate truth from spin.

Many people think they know what the rich pay in taxes and have strong opinions about it. But the reality isn't always as black and white as they think.

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