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GRASSROOTS CORNER - May 10th, 2019
You’ve heard the adage, “When one door closes, another door opens.” That’s exactly what happened to the FAIRtax movement when a source of funding ended abruptly and unexpectedly. Larry Ward, President of Political Media and a friend of the FAIRtax who has helped us over the years, came through with a sweetheart deal that made up for the funding shortfall. Larry also will give us an improved membership management platform. Read More.
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5 ways to cut your 2019 tax bill now
Congrats. You filed your 2018 tax return. But don’t stuff it in a file cabinet just yet. Instead, look it over to uncover steps you can take right now to lower your 2019 tax bill. Read More.
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5 Common Tax-Filing Mistakes to Avoid Next Year
MANY TAXPAYERS HAD AN unpleasant surprise after filing this year. Their refund amount was lower than expected and, in some cases, filers ended up owing money at the end of the year. Read More.
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Car-sharing apps’ popularity drives debate about taxes
A battle is heating up in Arizona and some three dozen other states over how to regulate car-sharing. Read More.
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GRASSROOTS CORNER – May 3, 2019
A good way to get out the FAIRtax brand – and raise your profile - is to get on broadcast media. If you contact Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, or Mark Levin, you most likely will not get on as a guest. (If you’re lucky, you can get on as a caller.) But you don’t have to play to a national audience. Read More.
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Chairman’s Report - May 3, 2019
The first federal excise tax on gasoline was one cent when it was first instituted in 1932. Since 1993, it has been 18.4 cents per gallon of gasoline and 24.4 cents per gallon of diesel fuel. It has not been adjusted for the approximately 73% of inflation. This means that it takes $1.73 in today’s dollars to purchase $1.00 of goods in 1993. Read More.
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Tax reform brings challenges and opportunities for digital nomads
With the dust beginning to settle on the largest overhaul of the U.S. federal tax system in several decades, tax professionals are steadily piecing together the specific implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 for each U.S. taxpayer community. Read More.
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Trump’s tax reforms ignore companies with foreign profits
President Trump got one thing right. But then he blew it. Read More.
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IRS adds more business tax compliance efforts
The Internal Revenue Service’s Large Business and International Division has approved five more compliance campaigns in areas including virtual currencies, S corporation distributions, repatriation, the Section 965 transition tax, and sequestered Alternative Minimum Tax credit carryforwards. Read More.
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Grassroots Corner 3/22/19
A major event in Florida provided a great opportunity to spread the word about FAIRtax to thousands of people. Events like these are a perfect way to grow the grassroots in your area. Read on. Read More.
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Grassroots Corner 10/5
Governor Mike Huckabee is still one of the biggest FAIRtax supporters in America. Don’t believe us? Check out the opening monologue from a recent episode of his television show… Read More.
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Grassroots Corner 4/5/19
Tax day is almost here… It’s time to party! Yes, you read that right. This is the time to wave the FAIRtax flag while people are thinking about their income taxes. Read on! Read More.
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Grassroots Corner 4/26/19
We’re identifying Members of Congress who should be FAIRtax co-sponsors. It’s time to expand the list. And we need your help. Read on. Read More.
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Grassroots Corner 9/28
Check out FAIRtax activity in an unlikely place: the Cornhusker State. Read More.
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Grassroots Corner 10/19
What happens in a fraternity house stays in a fraternity house… unless it’s a presentation on the FAIRtax. Read on! Read More.