Billionaires Beat the Working Rich in Biden's Spending Bill

Billionaires Beat the Working Rich in Biden's Spending Bill
By Neil Irwin

Wealthy people like N.F.L. Commissioner Roger Goodell, left, may not fare as well as super-wealthy N.F.L. owners like the Patriots’ Robert Kraft come tax time.



October 28, 2021 at 10:54PM
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