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DeSantis proposes permanent sales tax holiday on baby formula, gas stoves
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled his budget proposal Wednesday that would include a permanent sales tax holiday on items like baby formula and gas stoves. Read More.
The Chairman’s Report February 3, 2023
The lies and untruths in the attacks on the FAIRtax
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IRS announcement: The 2023 tax deadline changed for most California residents. Here's who's affected
California storm victims are being offered extra time to file in 2023 by the IRS. See if you qualify for an extension. Read More.
The Grassroots Corner January 30, 2023
The Grassroots Corner - Week Beginning 1/30/23: “FAIRtax Social” Read More.
Justices weigh effort to balance Washington state’s tax code
The Washington state Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday over an effort to balance what is considered the nation’s most regressive state tax code. Read More.
Key Republicans oppose House GOP bill to abolish tax code
Republican supporters of a bill aimed at abolishing the tax code as we know it are running into an early barrier in the House: their own leadership.
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Michigan Legislature approves $1 billion in tax cuts; GOP decries fairness
Both bills still have to go to the state House and aim to undo policies that were signed into law by former Gov. Rick Snyder, a Republican. Read More.
The Chairman’s Report January 27, 2023
The FAIRtax- The lady doth protest too much, methinks!
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Why the IRS says to expect smaller tax refunds this year
The IRS is warning taxpayers at the opening of the 2023 tax filing season that they should expect smaller refunds due to pandemic relief measures that have been allowed to expire.
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National Sales-Tax Plan Gains Attention in House GOP
A decades-old proposal to replace federal income, estate and payroll taxes with a national sales tax has gained support and attention in the new House GOP majority, but House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said he doesn’t favor the policy. Read More.
National sales tax: What’s behind some House Republicans’ proposal
Chatter of a 30% national sales tax being proposed by Republicans has taken over the internet in recent days. Here’s a look at the proposal. Read More.
4 ways to cut tax debt
It's the start of a new year which means tax time is right around the corner. As many Americans get their receipts and forms in order, some still have tax debt lingering from past years. Read More.
California Democrats consider wealth tax — including for people who moved out of state
California Democrats introduced legislation that would impose a new tax on wealthy residents — even if they've already moved out of the state. Read More.
South Dakota governor's grocery tax repeal hits GOP pushback
South Dakota lawmakers are considering a number of tax cuts this year, including Gov. Kristi Noem’s campaign promise to repeal the grocery tax. The only problem is deciding on which ones. Read More.
The Grassroots Corner January 23, 2023
The Grassroots Corner - Week Beginning 1/23/23: “A FAIRtax LTE” Read More.
