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California entrepreneur warns billionaire wealth tax could trigger 'giant sucking sound' of business exits
Eric Schiffer warns California's Proposition 40 wealth tax could trigger a mass exodus of billionaire entrepreneurs, draining jobs and tax revenue. Read More.
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Army Colonel Sullivan Runs for State Assembly on Cutting Taxes, Improving Safety
A retired Army colonel and self-described son of a New York City police family said Saturday that he is running for the state Assembly in Southern Queens on a platform of public safety and lower taxes, arguing his decades in uniform set him apart in the race. Read More.
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The Grassroots Corner September 21st, 2026
JIM HOEY ELECTED TO THE FLORIDA FAIRTAX BOARD We congratulate Jim Hoey, who was elected to the board of the Florida FAIRtax Educational Association (“FFTEA”), the state FAIRtax organization in Florida. Read More.
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Forget paying your ‘fair share’ of taxes. Here are 5 ways politicians want even more
Five ways Washington wants even more from top earners, from capital gains tax hikes and wealth taxes to estate tax changes and sneaky surtaxes. Read More.
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Tax breaks helping fuel Trump's latest tech push just landed in Dems' crosshairs
House Democrats target bonus depreciation and opportunity zone tax breaks for AI data centers, arguing Big Tech shouldn't get taxpayer subsidies. Read More.
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The Chairman’s Report September 17th, 2026
For generations, Americans have been told that Social Security is a promise: work, contribute throughout your career, and the system will provide retirement and survivor benefits when they are needed. Read More.
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States Rethink Huge Tax Breaks for AI Data Centers as Costs Balloon
More than a decade ago, Ohio lawmakers exempted tech companies from paying sales tax on the computer servers and equipment that fill data centers. Read More.
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Cruz: I Would Like to See Trump Dividend Structured as a Tax Refund
Thursday, during Fox News Channel’s coverage of the Republican National Convention in Dallas, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) weighed in on President Donald Trump’s proposed $5,000 dividend payment to Americans. Read More.
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The Grassroots Corner September 14th, 2026
BUCK SEXTON RESPONDS TO OUR ROGER BUCHHOLTZ Don’t think your outreach to a national talk show host is a futile exercise. Our Roger Buchholtz of Cocoa Beach, Florida, has proven otherwise. Read More.
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Trump Lays Out Republican Vision: Strong Borders, Low Taxes, ‘No Crime’
Trump laid out the Republican Party’s vision Wednesday, calling for strong borders, low taxes, “no crime,” and American energy dominance. Read More.
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Mamdani tax creates 'so much confusion' in NYC real estate, but broker says 'big crisis' is something else
New York City's biggest crisis is inventory, not capital flight, as high-net-worth buyers rent or pivot rather than flee in the "confusion" of the pied-à-terre tax. Read More.
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The Chairman’s Report September 10th, 2026
For generations, Americans have been told that Social Security is a promise: work, contribute throughout your career, and the system will provide retirement and survivor benefits when they are needed. Read More.
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The Grassroots Corner September 7th, 2026
LABOR DAY Today is Labor Day, and we FAIRtax supporters need armor against false attacks that the FAIRtax is unfair to laborers. Read More.
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Actors Union President Sean Astin Praises Trump's 'Leadership' on Tax Incentives for U.S. Film Production
President Donald Trump's personal drive to bring film and television back to the U.S. was applauded Tuesday by three major unions representing Southern California entertainment workers. Read More.
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Trump administration proposes stripping tax-exempt status from schools using race-based programs
The Trump administration proposed new regulations to strip the tax-exempt status of private schools if ​they offer targeted programs supporting specific racial groups. Read More.