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The Grassroots Corner August 17, 2023
The Grassroots Corner - Week 8/17/23: “Call to Action: Bring FAIRtax to the Republican Presidential Debate” Read More.
The Grassroots Corner August 14, 2023
The Grassroots Corner - Week Beginning 8/14/23: “FAIRtax at the North Carolina State GOP Convention” Read More.
The Chairman’s Report August 11, 2023
As stated on its website, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Inspector General (OIG) was established in 1989 by the Secretary in accordance with the Inspector General Act Amendments of 1988.
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Democrats demand 1,000% excise tax on ‘assault weapons,’ high-capacity magazines
More than two dozen House Democrats put forward legislation Friday that would impose a 1,000% tax on "assault weapons" and high-capacity magazines. Read More.
Italy shocks banks with 40% windfall tax for 2023
Italy dealt a surprise blow to its banks and sent shockwaves across the sector in Europe by setting a one-off 40% tax on profits reaped from higher interest rates, after reprimanding lenders for failing to reward deposits. Read More.
Canada's tech tax threat risks sinking Biden's global tax plan
Canada is warning that it will implement a digital services tax that would hit American tech companies unless a key part of the global plan is implemented by the start of 2024. Read More.
The Chairman’s Report August 4, 2023
This week’s Chairman’s report comes from Jim Bennett, a retired attorney in New Jersey and member of the AFFT board, in the form of a letter responding to a critical article in Newstrail.com.
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The Grassroots Corner July 31, 2023
The Grassroots Corner - Week Beginning 7/31/23: “Business Cards” Read More.
The Chairman’s Report July 28, 2023
In a July 12, 2023 press release, the House Ways and Means Committee listed several key points learned from interviews with IRS employees assigned to the Hunter Biden investigations. Here are some key findings in those transcripts:
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Republicans want child tax credit for unborn babies in massive federal family care overhaul
Republicans are mounting their own effort at an expanded child tax credit that includes applying the credit to fetuses in the womb. Read More.
New Jersey legal weed: Here's what towns are using marijuana taxes for
Town officials say revenue from marijuana has made a significant impact. Read More.
Back-to-school tax holiday holiday coming to Tennessee this weekend
Tennesseans can save money this weekend as the back-to-school tax holiday kicks off. Read More.
The Grassroots Corner July 24, 2023
The Grassroots Corner - Week Beginning 7/24/23: “FAIRtax in Vanuatu?” Read More.
The Chairman’s Report July 21, 2023
A June 21, 2023 article in the Epoch Times describes another likely use of the 87,000 new agents that are scheduled to be hired by the IRS.
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Texas Legislature passes record $18 billion property tax relief package
The House passed Senate Bills 2 and 3, providing property tax relief for homeowners and business properties and franchise tax relief for small business owners. Read More.
