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Texas Lt. Gov., House speaker meet to find compromise on property tax relief
Texas Republicans remain at odds over how to handle property tax relief. Two of the top Republicans in Texas met Wednesday, hoping to iron out disagreements within the party. Read More.
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The Chairman’s Report July 7, 2023
This past Tuesday, Americans celebrated July 4th. Many likely associate the date with fireworks and meals with family and friends. However, the holiday celebrates the date when the Declaration of Independence was issued emphatically telling England that the United States was no longer subject to English law but a free and independent country. We at AFFT want to share with you an article about Thomas Jefferson and how he would regard America today. Read More.
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The Grassroots Corner July 3, 2023
The Grassroots Corner - Week Beginning 7/03/23: “Meet Earl Visser” Read More.
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The Chairman’s Report June 30, 2023
This is the title of the press release issued on June 16, 2023 by the Committee on the Judiciary regarding a letter sent to IRS Commissioner Werfel. Read More.
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Texas governor seeks to eliminate property taxes in special session
Patrick has already been adamant against eliminating the state's property tax, saying earlier this month the governor is being reeled in to endorsing the idea. Read More.
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Supreme Court Will Hear Case Targeting Tax On Unrealized Gains
The Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether the “mandatory repatriation tax” created under the TCJA is unconstitutional under the Sixteenth Amendment. Read More.
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California considers replacing gas tax with mileage tax
California lawmakers are considering replacing the gas tax with a mileage tax in part due to fuel efficiency and the rise of electric cars. Read More.
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Paris climate summit ends without global shipping tax deal
Meeting wraps up without a deal for a tax on the greenhouse gas emissions produced from international shipping. Read More.
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What to know about Wisconsin's personal property tax, why it was cut
The 19th century tax has been carved out with exemptions for decades, and really accounts for a small amount of the state's total budget. Read More.
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The Grassroots Corner June 26, 2023
The Grassroots Corner - Week Beginning 6/26/23: “Tax Day in New Jersey” Read More.
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The Chairman’s Report June 23, 2023
We know that there are two types of people who dislike the IRS and the income/payroll tax—men and women. Read More.
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The Grassroots Corner June 19, 2023
The Grassroots Corner - Week Beginning 6/19/23: “The case for a National Sales Tax” Read More.
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North Carolina June 2023 GOP Convention
⚡ Recap of our FAIRtax activities at the North Carolina June 2023 GOP Convention. Read More.
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The Chairman’s Report June 16, 2023
If you’re going to have a federal income tax, there are three things that inevitably come along with it. Read More.
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Simplify property-tax relief for seniors, lawmakers are urged
As state lawmakers consider an election-year proposal to boost property-tax relief for senior homeowners, they’re also being urged to help seniors by simplifying New Jersey’s existing relief programs. Read More.

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