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The Grassroots Corner July 25, 2022
The Grassroots Corner - Week Beginning 7/18/22: “Making it easier to get involved at a National Level” Read More.
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Apple settles lawsuit against Chicago’s ‘Netflix Tax’
Apple has settled its lawsuit with Chicago over the city’s so-called “Netflix tax,” according to a report from The Hollywood Reporter. The tax placed a 9 percent levy on “amusements that are delivered electronically” — essentially targeting streaming services. Read More.
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New Mexico tax changes shift burden to wealthier residents
The tax burden for funding state government and public schools in New Mexico is shifting slightly toward wealthier residents as the state stops collecting taxes on most Social Security benefits. Read More.
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Amid record inflation, is Alabama ‘lagging behind’ other states in offering tax relief?
Mississippi lawmakers voted in the “largest tax cut” in state history earlier this year when they authorized a gradual reduction in its income tax rate. Read More.
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‘It looks terrible’: Dems prep a tax cut for business as broader agenda stalls
Democrats are poised to approve their first big tax break of this year — but it’s not any of the ones they’ve spent so much time talking about. Read More.
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If you win the $630 million Mega Millions jackpot, here’s how much would go to taxes
So you didn’t win the $555 million Mega Millions jackpot Tuesday night. The glass half-full view? Phew! You dodged a huge tax bill. Read More.
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Rand Paul: Democrats' proposed tax hike would hit 8.3M small businesses
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., is out with a new report showing the Democrats' proposed tax hike on pass-through entities would fall disproportionately on small businesses. Read More.
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What Is Withholding Tax, And How Do You Get It Right?
Whether you work as a salaried employee or receive income from a pension, commission or other sources, understanding how much tax should be withheld from your earnings is crucial. Read More.
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The Chairman’s Report July 22, 2022
John W. Childs is the Chairman of J.W. Childs Associates, L.P., a private equity and special situation investment firm founded in 1995, currently focusing on life science, real estate and consumer brands investments. Previously, John was Senior Managing Director of the Thomas H. Lee Company from 1987 to 1995, where he had broad responsibilities for originating, analyzing, negotiating, and managing leveraged buyout transactions, such as Snapple and General Nutrition Company. Read More.
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Estate Tax
The Estate Tax is a tax on your right to transfer property at your death. It consists of an accounting of everything you own or have certain interests in at the date of death (Refer to Form 706PDF (PDF)). The fair market value of these items is used, not necessarily what you paid for them or what their values were when you acquired them. Read More.
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Estate Tax: Definition, Tax Rates and Who Pays in 2022
The estate tax, sometimes also called the "death tax," is a tax that's levied on the transfer of a deceased person's assets. In 2022, the federal estate tax ranges from rates of 18% to 40% and generally only applies to assets over $12.06 million. Read More.
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What happened to Biden’s gas tax holiday?
Nearly a month ago, President Joe Biden stood behind a White House podium and asked Congress to move swiftly to pause federal gas taxes to ease prices during the busy summer travel season. Congress’ response: No thanks. Read More.
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How soaring inflation may deliver a higher tax bill — especially for retirees, homeowners and high earners
As the cost of living surges, Americans wrestle with higher prices on day-to-day costs, including groceries, housing and gasoline. But there’s another sneaky expense — higher taxes — that may be costly for some taxpayers. Those most at risk of a tax-related surprise include retirees, high earners, homeowners and residents of particular states. Read More.
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How Joe Manchin Left a Global Tax Deal in Limbo
WASHINGTON — In June, months after reluctantly signing on to a global tax agreement brokered by the United States, Ireland’s finance minister met privately with Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen, seeking reassurances that the Biden administration would hold up its end of the deal. Read More.
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California’s Public Health Tax Is Dead for the Year
SACRAMENTO — A ballot initiative that would have raised taxes on California millionaires and billionaires to fund public health programs and pandemic prevention is dead — at least for this year. Read More.

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