By design, budget reconciliation mostly addresses the parts of federal spending that are not part of the appropriations ...

Congress is staring down a deadline to fund the government by the end of the week, as the familiar threat of a shutdown looms over Washington.

Here's what to know moving forward: How the budget process works in Congress The annual federal budget process typically begins with federal agencies sending requests to the president, who then ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal budget process is broken. Since 1977, only on four occasions has Congress passed all appropriations bills on time. Delayed action sets the stage ...

Experts warn that filing close to the deadline or submitting a return with errors is a recipe for delay. During tax season, IRS employees wear a lot of hats. Filing a paper return or having your ...