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Hunter Biden’s bid to dismiss tax case meets judge’s skepticism
Hunter Biden’s effort to dismiss the federal tax charges against him got a chilly reception in court on Wednesday, as a federal judge sounded skeptical that the president’s son was a victim of a politically motivated prosecution. Read More.
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Where's my refund? Why your tax return may be taking longer in 2024
Maybe you're a planner, your taxes were filed weeks ago and now you're just waiting on the refund. And waiting. Here's why you might wait longer. Read More.
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Trump tax cuts set to expire – will you be affected?
With many of former President Trump’s tax cuts due to expire next year, taxpayers may be wondering if there’s anything they should be doing now to prepare. Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) increased the standard deduction, lowered the corporate and estate tax rates and increased the child tax credit, among other things. Read More.
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The Grassroots Corner March 25th, 2024
The Grassroots Corner - Week Beginning 3/25/24: “Meet Rich Germaine” Read More.
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The Chairman’s Report March 22nd, 2024
Governor Mike Huckabee was born in Hope, Arkansas. He served as Governor of Arkansas from 1996 to 2007. We are proud that he is the Chairman of our Advisory Board. In 2007, he learned about the FAIRtax and endorsed it during his candidacy for the 2008 Republican Party presidential nomination. Read More.
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Should married couples file joint or separate tax returns?
It’s tax season again, with Tax Day only about a month away. If you haven’t filed yet, you may want to double-check your filing status. Read More.
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MD lawmakers push legal online gambling, tax and toll hikes in budget blueprint
Maryland lawmakers are pushing for higher taxes, toll increases, and legal online gambling as part of this year's budget, part of a $1.3 billion plan to raise revenue. Read More.
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The IRS launched a free online tax filing system. Find out here if it’s available in your state
After weeks of testing, Direct File, an electronic system for filing returns directly to the IRS is now available for taxpayers from 12 selected states. Read More.
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Why some Colorado tax refunds are coming by mailed check
Fraud and identity theft are driving Colorado officials to take additional steps to safeguard taxpayers. Read More.
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The Chairman’s Report March 14th, 2024
If you’re a FAIRtax supporter, you know that there is a lot of deception being perpetrated against the FAIRtax. DC and its minions are determined to discredit the FAIRtax by any means they can. That includes spreading a wealth of disinformation that they know their friends in the media aren’t going to question. Read More.
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President Biden wants to give homebuyers a $10,000 tax credit. Here's who would qualify.
The White House is proposing a "mortgage relief credit" that would give homebuyers an annual tax credit of $5,000 for two years. Read More.
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The child tax credit debate is a preview of next year’s big tax fights
President Biden in his State of the Union address Thursday laid out broad new policy goals for a second term, with aims to use tax hikes on major corporations and the wealthy to make new investments in child care and eldercare, affordable housing and education. Read More.
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The Grassroots Corner March 11th, 2024
The Grassroots Corner - Week Beginning 3/11/24: “Meet our new Board Member, Dr. Tony Urbanek” Read More.
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Income Tax Ban Could Be Reality for Millions
Washington residents haven't paid personal income taxes in almost a century thanks to a 1933 decision by the state Supreme Court. Those backing Initiative 2111 want to cement the existing practice into law. Read More.
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The Chairman’s Report March 8th, 2024
One of the most frustrating things that Americans must do is prepare and file federal income tax returns every year which disclose confidential information to the IRS. The IRS assures us that our information is highly protected. We’re further assured that only authorized IRS personnel will have access to our data and that it will be used solely for the purpose of assuring income tax compliance. Read More.

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