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The Chairman’s Report May 26, 2023
Senator Thune: We Need a Pro-Growth, Pro-Opportunity, and Pro-Taxpayer Tax Code This is the title of remarks made by U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), ranking member of the Subcommittee on Taxation and IRS Oversight, Here are some of his statements: Read More.
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Top Republican pushes back on Biden, says new taxes in debt deal are nonstarter
Texas Rep. Jodey Arrington, the House Budget Committee chairman, on Sunday pushed back on President Joe Biden's call for tax increases as part of a deal to raise the nation's debt limit to avoid an unprecedented default. Read More.
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IRS Processing Updates Include Up To 20-Week Wait For Amended Tax Returns
The IRS recently issued updates about filing and processing returns, including time frames for refunds and payroll return adjustments (largely for ERCs). Read More.
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The IRS acknowledges racial bias in tax auditing, based on professor's work
Dorothy Brown’s book “The Whiteness of Wealth” laid the groundwork for the IRS’ recent admission that Black people are disproportionately audited. Read More.
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The Grassroots Corner May 22, 2023
The Grassroots Corner - Week Beginning 5/22/23: “They don't give you the tools” Read More.
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The Grassroots Corner May 19, 2023
The Grassroots Corner - Week Beginning 5/22/23: “Meet Robert Genetski” Read More.
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The Chairman’s Report May 19, 2023
Our Chairman’s Report this week is written by John Linder.  John was the original sponsor and proponent of the FAIRtax and led the fight to keep the bill before Congress.  He is extremely gratified that the House has agreed to submit the FAIRtax to an up or down vote in this session.   Read More.
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IRS considers free tax filing
This week, the Internal Revenue Service is set to release a report on a feasibility study it conducted on the issue. Read More.
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Controversial 10% property tax hike may not get approved in Montgomery County
It appears Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich’s proposed 10% property tax hike has hit a major roadblock.  Read More.
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The Grassroots Corner May 15, 2023
The Grassroots Corner - Week Beginning 5/15/23: “Meet Robert Genetski" Read More.
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The Chairman’s Report May 12, 2023
Rent seeking is an economic concept that very much explains why many in D.C. resist all attempts to replace the income/payroll tax system with an improved, simpler, fairer system—like the FAIRtax. Read More.
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Colorado's property tax deferral program: You may be eligible
Coloradans are seeing a big hike in property tax assessments, but a new state law can help taxpayers defer what they owe. Read More.
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Maryland Supreme Court allows country's first ever digital ad tax
It targets big tech companies by imposing a tax on money they generate from selling digital advertising in Maryland. Read More.
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TurboTax is sending checks to 4.4 million customers as part of a $141 million settlement
Roughly 4.4 million people will soon receive checks from TurboTax, following a 50-state settlement with parent company Intuit for allegedly steering millions of low-income Americans away from free tax-filing services. Read More.
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'I hate it': Rutherford County Mayor proposes property tax increase
Rutherford County residents could soon be paying hundreds of more dollars each year in property taxes. Read More.

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