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Surprisingly, Taxes Are Present Even At Your Local Farmers’ Market
At the farmers' market, cash transactions used to be the norm and is still common. But these days, many farmers seem to accept Apple pay, credit and debit cards, etc. Read More.
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Five Unanswered Questions About Kamala Harris’s Tax Agenda
With Vice President Kamala Harris officially the presumptive Democratic nominee for President, the party can turn to a policy framework as it prepares for its... Read More.
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The Grassroots Corner August 12th, 2024
Switzerland and Germany have a Debt Brake—something most people in the United States have never heard of.  So just what is this Debt Brake, how does it work, and what does it have to do with the FAIRtax? Read More.
Stuart Varney: Trump's 'radical' tax proposals are 'smart politics'
FOX Business' Stuart Varney analyzed Donald Trump's plan to make Social Security payments tax-free for senior citizens and his 'no tax on tips' policy. Read More.
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The Chairman’s Report August 9th, 2024
In early June, former President Trump proposed to eliminate the income tax and replace the revenue with increased tariffs. Read More.
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Stock Tumbled Amid Global Selloff, Recession Fears Dominate Wall Street
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite fell Monday as the stock market faced a difficult start to the week. Read More.
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Trump's right about not taxing Social Security benefits: Seniors earned it, they should keep it
A big benefit of the Trump Social Security proposal is that it rewards seniors — who have already spent a lifetime paying into the system — if they continue to work and invest. Read More.
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The Grassroots Corner August 5th, 2024
Switzerland and Germany have a Debt Brake—something most people in the United States have never heard of.  So just what is this Debt Brake, how does it work, and what does it have to do with the FAIRtax? Read More.
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Trump Calls Out Taxes on Social Security, Says Seniors “Should not Pay”
From the very beginning of his political career, Trump has fought to protect Social Security and Medicare. Even when advisors told him to make cuts during his first term, he refused. Trump actually secured increases in payments for SS recipients. Read More.
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As a childless person, I should pay more in taxes than parents
As a single 27-year-old with no children, I agree with Sen. J.D. Vance that parents should pay less in taxes than childless people. Read More.
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Tax-Free Spin-Off Transaction Rules Open Treasury to Litigation
Holland & Knight’s Ryan Phelps and Brandon Bloom examine Section 355 of the tax code, saying the end of Chevron deference may complicate future guidance for transactional markets. Read More.
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The Chairman’s Report August 2nd, 2024
In early June, former President Trump proposed to eliminate the income tax and replace the revenue with increased tariffs. Read More.
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A Child Tax Credit Expansion Is Stuck In The Senate... Here's Why
Legislation to expand the Child Tax Credit is currently stalled in the Senate amid deep disagreements about its passage before the 2024 election. Read More.
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The Grassroots Corner July 29th, 2024
The Grassroots Corner - Week Beginning 7/29/24: “HOSTILE ARGUMENT: THE FAIR TAX WILL ADD A NATIONAL SALES TAX ON TOP OF STATE SALES TAXES” Read More.
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Consumer Sentiment Hits Eight-Month Low Amid Inflation Woes
US consumer sentiment dropped in July to its lowest level in eight months as persistent high prices and stubbornly high inflation continued to erode Read More.