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Tax reform’s second windfall is occurring at the state level
Americans are beginning to enjoy the benefits from the first federal tax reform since Ronald Reagan, more than 31 long years ago. The American economy is responding in an overwhelmingly positive way. Read More.
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Tax Reform Phase 2: Pending Reality Or Political Posturing?
Less than five months ago, Republican leaders put the finishing touches on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the most comprehensive overhaul of the tax law in 31 years. The legislation bestowed nearly $1.5 trillion in tax cuts upon corporations, small business owners, and workers over the next decade, and represents what is, to date, the signature victory of President Trump’s administration. Read More.
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We need real tax reform, not just an extension of the Trump-GOP tax bill
​By now, it’s crystal clear that the Trump-GOP tax law (the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, or TCJA) benefits corporations and the rich more than anyone else. But Republican leaders are pushing the idea that extending the law’s temporary provisions, which expire after 2025, would amount to a “middle-class tax cut.” Read More.
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Higher gas prices are eating into Trump tax cut, trimming spending by Americans
​The tax cut giveth, and higher gas prices taketh away. Rising pump prices are blunting the positive impact of sweeping tax cuts on Americans’ spending, potentially undercutting a pillar of economic growth this year. Read More.
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Gas prices are topping $4 at some Fresno stations. Ready to pay more at the pump?
​Gasoline prices in Fresno already increased beyond $4 per gallon this week at some places in town. Read More.
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​Allen R. Waters, Senate candidate challenging Elizabeth Warren, signs the Fair Tax Pledge.
Mashpee, MA - Allen R. Waters, in stark contrast to all other candidates seeking to challenge Senator Elizabeth Warren in the next midterm election, this Tuesday signed the Fair Tax Pledge illustrating his solid commitment to improve the lives of all struggling families and businesses in Massachusetts. Read More.
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MR. DASH GOES TO WASHINGTON
I am always interested in promoting the FairTax anywhere, anytime. But there were a number of considerations needed to arrive at the most effective strategy. Read More.
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Trudeau sees high chance of NAFTA deal with US, Mexico
​”We have a high chance of reaching a win-win-win deal for Canada, the United States and Mexico,” Trudeau told reporters. Read More.
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US trade deficit rises to near 9½-year high
The U.S. trade deficit increased to a near 9½-year high in February as both exports and imports rose to record highs, but the shortfall with China narrowed sharply. Read More.
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ICYMI: FairTax Friday - The Sell-Out of America: Failed Stewardship of National Wealth
The United States has accumulated an international trade deficit in goods of $15 trillion since 1976 because imports of goods have exceeded exports of goods as is shown in the graph below. Read More.
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FairTax Friday - A Supplement to Pocket Cards
At my annual Tax Day appearance at the Summit NJ Train Station during morning rush hour. I handed out about 100 pocket cards to about 2,000 who passed through the station on their way to Newark and New York. Read More.
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FairTax Friday - Rethinking Taxes: What Was the Discussion Really About?
Our New Jersey FAIRtax Team members, Dave Corsi, John O’Rourke, and Pennsylvania FAIRtax-er Anthony LoCasio, attended a forum in Summit, N.J. on April 4, 2018 billed as “Rethinking Taxes” that did not deliver as advertised. At least 50 people and the press were there. Read More.
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FairTax Friday - The FairTax Continues to Shape Tax Reform in America, and with Every Step We Move Closer to Making It a Reality
Tax Day 2018 is now behind us, and as we FairTax supporters tend to do, we took it as an opportunity to call others to action. It’s a reminder that this simply isn’t the way things have to be. We know a better way. The most notable difference between this Tax Day and those in years past is that it marks the last time the American people will file their taxes under the old, broken tax code we’d been subject to for far too long. Read More.
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Copy of FairTax Friday - The FairTax Continues to Shape Tax Reform in America, and with Every Step We Move Closer to Making It a Reality
Tax Day 2018 is now behind us, and as we FairTax supporters tend to do, we took it as an opportunity to call others to action. It’s a reminder that this simply isn’t the way things have to be. We know a better way. The most notable difference between this Tax Day and those in years past is that it marks the last time the American people will file their taxes under the old, broken tax code we’d been subject to for far too long. Read More.
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Poll: Majority of Americans say they are not seeing change in paychecks due to tax cuts
​A majority of Americans say they are not yet seeing President Trump’s tax cuts reflected in their paychecks, according to a new poll. Read More.

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