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Gov. Tate Reeves seeking 'complete elimination' of income tax in Mississippi as he runs for re-election
Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves is working toward the “complete elimination” of the state's income tax as he seeks re-election later this year. Read More.
What’s worse than a recession? A recession with tax hikes
Despite a possible economic downturn, a number of business taxes are rising — the opposite of what lawmakers would normally do in a recession. Read More.
Poor People Five Times More Likely Than Average Earner to be Audited By Biden IRS
Poor people faced a significantly higher chance in 2022 of being audited by President Joe Biden's IRS than both rich and middle-class earners, according to a Syracuse University study. Read More.
House Republicans to vote on bill abolishing IRS, eliminating income tax
Rep. Buddy Carter, R-GA., is reintroducing a bill with several colleagues that aims to repeal the national income tax, implement a national consumption tax, and abolish the IRS. Read More.
Here's how to get your 2023 tax refund early
This is how you can get your 2023 tax refund as soon as possible. Read More.
Black Ink Brings Red-State Tax Cuts
Record budget surpluses produced a second year of reductions, mostly in GOP-leaning locales. Read More.
Final 2022 quarterly estimated tax payment due January 17
IR-2023-01, January 4, 2023 — Many taxpayers make quarterly estimated tax payments during the year to stay current on their taxes, but many who should overlook this step. Read More.
Mega Millions jackpot is $785 million. Here's the tax bill
If the winner were to take the lump-sum cash option of $403.8 million, the federal tax withholding would be $96.9 million — and more likely would be owed. Read More.
Bill to reduce Kentucky's income tax picking up support in Frankfort
The bill would cut the current tax rate to 4% in 2024, if revenue goals are met. Read More.
The Grassroots Corner January 9, 2023
The Grassroots Corner - Week Beginning 1/9/23: “FAIRtax Poetry” Read More.
The Chairman’s Report January 5, 2023
Another Unnecessary Burden
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Mississippi legislators could debate tax cuts again in 2023
Mississippi legislators return to the Capitol on Tuesday, and their three-month session could be dominated by debates over taxes.
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What you need to know about Illinois gas tax increases in 2023
A six-month postponement of a gas tax increase in Illinois ended New Year's Day, but multiple pieces of legislation introduced in the General Assembly could counter the hike. Read More.
Welcome back: What now on new tax rules for gig workers?
If you decided to essentially check out on tax news a couple days before Christmas — well, you missed a lot. Read More.
IRS changes for 2023 can boost paychecks, lower taxes
New tax brackets and standard deductions are now in effect, potentially boosting paychecks and lowering income tax for many Americans, who enter the new year still reeling from sky-high prices. Read More.
