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The IRS is showcasing its new capability to aggressively audit high-income tax dodgers as it makes the case for sustained funding and tries to avert budget cuts sought by Republicans who want to gut the agency. Read More.

Frank Butselaar, an international tax advisor, has been charged for his role in what the government claims is a tax fraud scheme involving high net worth taxpayers. Read More.

The Grassroots Corner - Week Beginning 7/17/23: “Getting Together” Read More.

This week’s Chairman’s Report is written by Les Rubin. Les formed and is the head of Main Street Economics, Inc., a public service, nonpartisan, nonprofit 501c3 corporation. The purpose of Main Street Economics is to educate the ‘voting public’ on economics and the fiscal problems our nation faces. They send a weekly email on important topics for the folks on Main Street - short, easy to read and understand. Read More.

The Grassroots Corner - Week Beginning 7/10/23: “FAIRtax in Las Vegas” Read More.

While it may feel like summer just began for some, the South Carolina Department of Revenue is already preparing for the return to school. Read More.

Higher earners may be subject to the 3.8% net investment income tax every year. Here's how to reduce your tax bill. Read More.

Texas Republicans remain at odds over how to handle property tax relief. Two of the top Republicans in Texas met Wednesday, hoping to iron out disagreements within the party. Read More.

This past Tuesday, Americans celebrated July 4th. Many likely associate the date with fireworks and meals with family and friends. However, the holiday celebrates the date when the Declaration of Independence was issued emphatically telling England that the United States was no longer subject to English law but a free and independent country. We at AFFT want to share with you an article about Thomas Jefferson and how he would regard America today. Read More.

The Grassroots Corner - Week Beginning 7/03/23: “Meet Earl Visser” Read More.

This is the title of the press release issued on June 16, 2023 by the Committee on the Judiciary regarding a letter sent to IRS Commissioner Werfel. Read More.

Patrick has already been adamant against eliminating the state's property tax, saying earlier this month the governor is being reeled in to endorsing the idea. Read More.

The Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether the “mandatory repatriation tax” created under the TCJA is unconstitutional under the Sixteenth Amendment. Read More.

California lawmakers are considering replacing the gas tax with a mileage tax in part due to fuel efficiency and the rise of electric cars. Read More.

Meeting wraps up without a deal for a tax on the greenhouse gas emissions produced from international shipping. Read More.