Current News

Canada is warning that it will implement a digital services tax that would hit American tech companies unless a key part of the global plan is implemented by the start of 2024. Read More.

This week’s Chairman’s report comes from Jim Bennett, a retired attorney in New Jersey and member of the AFFT board, in the form of a letter responding to a critical article in Newstrail.com. Read More.

The Grassroots Corner - Week Beginning 7/31/23: “Business Cards” Read More.

In a July 12, 2023 press release, the House Ways and Means Committee listed several key points learned from interviews with IRS employees assigned to the Hunter Biden investigations. Here are some key findings in those transcripts: Read More.

Republicans are mounting their own effort at an expanded child tax credit that includes applying the credit to fetuses in the womb. Read More.

Town officials say revenue from marijuana has made a significant impact. Read More.

Tennesseans can save money this weekend as the back-to-school tax holiday kicks off. Read More.

The Grassroots Corner - Week Beginning 7/24/23: “FAIRtax in Vanuatu?” Read More.

A June 21, 2023 article in the Epoch Times describes another likely use of the 87,000 new agents that are scheduled to be hired by the IRS. Read More.

The House passed Senate Bills 2 and 3, providing property tax relief for homeowners and business properties and franchise tax relief for small business owners. Read More.

The IRS is showcasing its new capability to aggressively audit high-income tax dodgers as it makes the case for sustained funding and tries to avert budget cuts sought by Republicans who want to gut the agency. Read More.

Frank Butselaar, an international tax advisor, has been charged for his role in what the government claims is a tax fraud scheme involving high net worth taxpayers. Read More.

The Grassroots Corner - Week Beginning 7/17/23: “Getting Together” Read More.

This week’s Chairman’s Report is written by Les Rubin. Les formed and is the head of Main Street Economics, Inc., a public service, nonpartisan, nonprofit 501c3 corporation. The purpose of Main Street Economics is to educate the ‘voting public’ on economics and the fiscal problems our nation faces. They send a weekly email on important topics for the folks on Main Street - short, easy to read and understand. Read More.

The Grassroots Corner - Week Beginning 7/10/23: “FAIRtax in Las Vegas” Read More.