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Chamber of Commerce wades into election by spotlighting risk of 2025 tax hikes
Congress faces the expiration of several major tax policies at the end of 2025, raising the prospect of a massive tax hike Read More.
IMF Says Inflation Battle Nearly Won But High Debt Levels Pose Risks
But the IMF's forecasts missed the surge of inflation in 2022. Read More.
The Grassroots Corner October 21st, 2024
Although Presidential candidate Donald Trump attacked his primary opponents for supporting the FAIRtax, it looks like Trump himself may actually be a FAIRtax fan at heart. Read More.
Inflation rises 2.4% in September, above expectations
The Labor Department on Thursday released closely watched inflation data for September that showed the consumer price index rose 2.4% last month, which was slightly above expectations. Read More.
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris Keep Making Economically Illiterate Promises
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris keep making new promises. Trump fans applauded when he said he'll eliminate taxes on tips. Read More.
Now Let’s Get Rid Of The Income Tax
Presidential Candidate Donald Trump recently floated the idea of getting rid of the Income Tax completely. Read More.
The Chairman’s Report October 18th, 2024
This is the title of an article by Nathan Lewis written for Forbes Magazine. Read More.
The Tax Cut Tour: Trump Targets Voters With More Breaks
In Michigan, during remarks before the Detroit Economic Club, former President Trump vowed to make interest on car loans fully tax deductible, a proposal that would be a boon to the automobile industr Read More.
Trump's Proposal To Make Car Loan Interest Tax Deductible Is Pandering to Auto Dealers
The former president's increasingly lopsided economic policy proposals have the feel of throwing spaghetti at the wall. Read More.
The Grassroots Corner October 14th, 2024
This week’s Grassroots Corner comes from our FAIRtax supporter David Boone of Houston, Minnesota. David writes:
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Budget Deficit Hit $1.8 Trillion After Huge Increase in Borrowing Costs
The federal government posted a $1.8 trillion budget deficit during the fiscal year that ended on September 30, despite an increase in tax revenue, thanks Read More.
Unrealized Capital Gains Taxes Will Trickle Down to the Middle Class
Unrealized capital gains taxes may start by targeting the ultra-rich, but they will eventually target you. Read More.
The Chairman’s Report October 11th, 2024
Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) penned an op-ed in Fortune on how a higher corporate rate would hurt Americans by driving up prices and reducing wages, as well as affecting America’s standing in the global economy. Read More.
IRS data challenges Walz's claim that Trump tax cuts 'predominantly went to the top guys'
Vice presidential nominees Tim Walz and JD Vance argued over who benefitted most from Trump's tax cuts. Read More.
Americans Prefer Trump Over Harris On Every Major Economic Issue, Poll Shows
Former President Donald Trump holds an edge over Vice President Kamala Harris on several economic issues, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. Read More.
