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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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America Blew Almost $2 Trillion. Make It Stop.
The US federal budget seems out of control. Funding spats and debt-ceiling standoffs routinely threaten to force defaults and shutdowns. America's once-unassailable credit rating keeps slipping. Has the government simply become too big to manage? Read More.
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Here’s what you need to know about tax season scams
Scammers can file tax returns on your behalf, reaping refunds. Last year the IRS received 294,138 complaints of reported identity theft, the second most in its history. Read More.
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The Grassroots Corner March 4th, 2024
The Grassroots Corner - Week Beginning 3/4/24: “Meet our new Board Member, Brad Carver” Read More.
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The Chairman’s Report March 1st, 2024
Our Chairman’s Report this week is written by John Linder in response to some questions he received. 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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The Grassroots Corner February 26th, 2024
The Grassroots Corner - Week Beginning 2/26/24: “The 'Poor Person's' Tax Avoidance Scheme” Read More.

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