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The Chairman’s Report September 12th, 2025
The FAIRtax Experiment- Have no Fear!
This week’s Chairman’s Report is written by Jade Walle. A practicing CPA has been on the American For Fair Taxation board of directors. Read More.
US job growth through March revised lower by 911K
The Bureau of Labor Statistics' preliminary benchmark revision showed the U.S. economy added 911,000 fewer jobs than previously reported from April 2024 to March 2025. Read More.
Homeowners’ wealth may be shrinking as price gains lag inflation
Home equity erosion occurs when inflation outpaces home price growth, reducing homeowners' wealth in inflation-adjusted terms when they borrow against their home or sell. Read More.
Bank of America reports small business hiring down 6.7% year-over-year amid tariff surge
Bank of America Institute data shows small business hiring slowed 6.7% year-over-year as of July as tariff payments by importing firms surged nearly 170% since early this year. Read More.
Americans hit record low confidence in finding new jobs since tracking began in 2013
Data from the New York Federal Reserve showed Americans' confidence in finding new jobs hit a record low of 44.9% in August, the lowest since tracking began in 2013. Read More.
The Chairman’s Report September 5th, 2025
The FAIRtax and rental property ownership
This week’s Chairman’s Report is written by Jade Walle. A practicing CPA has been on the American For Fair Taxation board of directors. Read More.
Mortgage rates fall to 10-month low
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to 6.56%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released on Thursday. That is down from last week's reading of 6.58%. Read More.
National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $37,310,153,970,210.76 as of 8/29/25
The United States' national debt is on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by the White House and Congress. Read More.
The Grassroots Corner September 8th, 2025
HOW WE MADE THE SURVEY HAPPEN
In June, we reported the release of a national survey that was largely good news for the FAIRtax. Read More.
Fed's favored inflation gauge shows consumer price pressures remained elevated in July
The Commerce Department released the July PCE inflation report which showed the growth of consumer prices remained elevated as the Federal Reserve considers an interest rate cut. Read More.
Trump imposes additional 25% tariffs on India tied to Russian oil purchases
Indian officials warn US orders could fall 20-30% as new duties make shipments unviable
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The Chairman’s Report August 29th, 2025
Labor Day: Celebrating the Contributions of Workers
Monday, September 1st, is Labor Day, a federal holiday.
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Canada lifts tariffs on some US goods to resume trade talks
Canada will remove retaliatory tariffs on USMCA-compliant U.S. goods in an effort to restart trade talks with President Donald Trump's administration. Read More.
Fed minutes show tariff inflation fears outweighed jobs market in July rate decision
Minutes from the Fed's July policy meeting revealed policymakers prioritized tariff-driven inflation risks over labor market concerns when keeping interest rates unchanged. Read More.
The Grassroots Corner September 1st, 2025
THIRTEEN REASONS THE TAX SYSTEM MIGHT NOT BE AS FAIR AS YOU THINK – AND HOW THE FAIRTAX MAKES IT BETTER
Your friends who support the graduated income tax system are probably under the mistaken impression that in order to be fair, a tax system must be complicated. Read More.
