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On May 8, 2023, a very disturbing article appeared in the Hill announcing that more than 40% of baby boomers are nearing retirement but have no retirement savings. Some of the points made in the article are: Read More.

If you are an American taxpayer who lives and works out of the U.S., you have about two more weeks to file your 2022 federal income tax return. Read More.

The House passed a bill without Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s preferred increase to homestead exemptions — then abruptly adjourned for the special session. That basically tells the Senate to take the House bill Gov. Greg Abbott backs or leave it. Read More.

Maryland motorists will have to dig a little deeper at the gas pump starting July 1. Read More.

The whistleblower connected to the Hunter Biden tax investigation said he became so concerned about prosecutors' handling of the investigation, he felt duty-bound to report it. Read More.

The Treasury Department just announced a potentially game-changing initiative to pilot a free, direct tax filing system next year. Read More.

Black Lives Matter recorded a deficit of nearly $9 million, tax documents show, a stunning drop from the $42 million the organization made after expenses last year. Read More.

Senator Thune: We Need a Pro-Growth, Pro-Opportunity, and Pro-Taxpayer Tax Code This is the title of remarks made by U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), ranking member of the Subcommittee on Taxation and IRS Oversight, Here are some of his statements: Read More.

Texas Rep. Jodey Arrington, the House Budget Committee chairman, on Sunday pushed back on President Joe Biden's call for tax increases as part of a deal to raise the nation's debt limit to avoid an unprecedented default. Read More.

The IRS recently issued updates about filing and processing returns, including time frames for refunds and payroll return adjustments (largely for ERCs). Read More.

Dorothy Brown’s book “The Whiteness of Wealth” laid the groundwork for the IRS’ recent admission that Black people are disproportionately audited. Read More.

The Grassroots Corner - Week Beginning 5/22/23: “They don't give you the tools” Read More.

The Grassroots Corner - Week Beginning 5/22/23: “Meet Robert Genetski” Read More.

Our Chairman’s Report this week is written by John Linder.  John was the original sponsor and proponent of the FAIRtax and led the fight to keep the bill before Congress.  He is extremely gratified that the House has agreed to submit the FAIRtax to an up or down vote in this session.   Read More.

This week, the Internal Revenue Service is set to release a report on a feasibility study it conducted on the issue. Read More.