The political tide against a fiscal rescue June 12, 2025S.T. Karnick
s the debate over the “big, beautiful” budget reconciliation bill indicates, massive forces are aligned against any serious attempt to cut the federal budget deficit.
Auditing the IRS: A Step Towards Tax Reform February 14, 2025Kevin Finn
Not only is it long past time for the IRS to be audited, it's also long past time for a national discussion on replacing the current federal income tax code with an alternative.
The Property Tax Scam August 16, 2024Molly Slag
Across America, property taxes are on the rise, and this rise is often fraudulently blamed on “inflation.”
Are You Not Taxed Enough? April 13, 2024John M. Grondelski
A certain Harvard professor says you probably aren't taxed enough, so stop taking those tax deductions.
Vote Out the IRS April 12, 2024Jeffrey Folks
It’s time to reflect on how well the Internal Revenue Service is serving the American people, and whether we might do well to abolish it.
Joe Biden is coming for your tax cut June 18, 2019Monica Showalter
It's not just Biden's shuffling and shambling that's problematic for his presidential campaign. He's starting to come up with sure-loser policy proposals.
The 'crumbs' pile up: Feds rake in record tax haul February 15, 2018Monica Showalter
The stock market has been heaving about tax cuts amid fears about their impact on the federal deficit, and the left has been calling Armageddon. The latest Treasury news, however. tells another story.
Unless Changed, the Tax Bill Should Die December 7, 2017Jon N. Hall
What Republicans should be doing is forging a tax law that is so efficient, so sane, so just, so simple, and so popular that Democrats would be afraid to tinker with it.
The befuddlement of Fareed Zakaria December 2, 2017Monica Showalter
Fareed Zakaria is puzzled. How can the GOP base support Donald Trump when all he is offering them is tax cuts and not pork-barrel welfare spending?
The Democrats and taxes November 3, 2017Jack Hellner
It is clear that allowing individuals and businesses to keep more money to invest, save, and spend as they like generates more economic growth.
Paul Ryan’s Border Adjustment Tax vs. Donald Trump’s Targeted Tariffs February 10, 2017Howard Richman, Raymond Richman, and Jesse Richman
The 2016 election was a referendum on the imbalanced global trading system. It lost. To correct this, various proposals are on the table. The most effective one is likely to be President Trump's targeted tariffs.
The Real Tax Unfairness February 10, 2017Jon N. Hall
We know that Democrats have no compunction about making our lives more complicated in order to affect their social agenda, but what about the GOP?
Unions minus Coercion Equal Nothing May 21, 2014Gary Jason
A recent piece in the WSJ is a classic illustration of the fact that the legendary political power of the vaunted labor unions is based at this point only on government-sanctioned coercion.
Mind the Pennies May 16, 2014Anniel Winters
Trying to understand and recognize the lies in government budgeting and shutdowns.
The Once and Future Peasants April 18, 2014Michael L. Grable
Here's why you should worry about living in a country where increasing numbers of people can live without working.
What the GOP Does with a Supermajority March 26, 2014Marguerite Creel
The State of North Carolina gives us an object lesson in why "elect more Republicans" is not a satisfying strategy for effecting less government.
Charity by Force: Jesus vs. Marx December 12, 2013Jonathon Moseley
Liberals have consistently abused Christian teaching to attack free enterprise and spread socialism. Evangelii Gaudium is only their latest opportunity.
The IRS Patriots May 17, 2013Daniel Payne
"Ineffective management?" In a very real sense, the exposé of the IRS scandal seems to point to effective management instead.
The Rising Price of Civilization April 15, 2013Jon N. Hall
Latter-day lawmakers never seem to remember that this nation was founded by a bloody revolution caused, in part, by unreasonable taxation.
Eliminating the Deficit, Liberal Style February 26, 2013R.B.A. Di Muccio
What if we take the liberals at their word, and try to solve the deficit problem only with tax increases, not spending cuts? The numbers demonstrate the absurdity of their posturing.
Left wing blueprint exposed February 24, 2013Thomas Lifson
Progressives, operating through tax-exempt foundations and union affiliates, have a detailed plan in place to swing North Carolina blue through personal attacks demonizing leading Republican politicians.
The Feds Want Your Retirement Accounts February 22, 2013John White
Quietly, behind the scenes, the groundwork is being laid for federal government confiscation of tax-deferred retirement accounts such as IRAs. Slowly, the cat is being let out of the bag.
Tax Dogfight over O'Hare January 19, 2013Thomas Lifson
Desperately hungry for money, Chicago, the big dog of Illinois cities, is circling lesser municipalities currently feeding off big corporations by collecting sales taxes that Chicago wants for itself
Starving the Beast December 23, 2012Scott Mayer
It's time for all producers to take full advantage of every legal tax-saving measure possible in order to "starve" the government beast.
Fairness and Freedom December 16, 2012Cynthia V. Ward
Obama's "fairness" argument upends the core presumption of a free economy -- that people are entitled to the wealth they earn by their labor -- in favor of a presumption that wealth, however earned, is a collective resource.
An Overlooked Constant December 13, 2012Steve McCann
Short of turning America into Stalin's police state and confiscating all the wealth of the "evil" one percent, the predictable behavior of this economic class very much revolves around the tax policies of the government.
Paying for Obama's Vacations December 12, 2012M. Catharine Evans
According to the Hawaii Reporter, the total expenses of Obama's upcoming trip will match those of last year's trip to the islands -- about $4 million.
Recessions and Tax Hikes December 3, 2012Warren Beatty
Slump, slowdown, recession, or depression? Obama's hired-gun economists say none of the above. But the facts say otherwise.
Cliff Dwellers December 2, 2012Clarice Feldman
We unfortunately are getting used to living at the edge of a steep cliff, going about our everyday business pretending the fatal drop to the abyss doesn't exist.
Work is for suckers November 29, 2012Thomas Lifson
Mitt Romney was correct in bemoaning the reality that we have 47% of the population receiving a subsidy from the federal government, but he chose the wrong focus. Our culture revolves around victims, and hard working people are now victimized.
Reeling from Fiscal Vertigo November 17, 2012Jon N. Hall
As regards the fiscal cliff, it seems that all they talk about is tax rate hikes; one hears little about spending cuts. If we can't get real -- and immediate -- cuts in spending, then let's just join hands and jump off the cliff.
Let's See the President's Plan November 13, 2012Jim Curran
We all complained about Obama not having a real plan for the past five years, but we never demanded to see a real plan. I want to see the specific plan.
The First Cabela's to Close November 4, 2012Anthony J. Ciani
The TEA parties exist for a reason; the people of the United States, rich and poor, are overtaxed, and the tax revenues are wasted in kleptocratic or irresponsible ways.
Selfish Republicans October 13, 2012Jason Katz Cooper
When you really care about something, you focus on it. You don't buy yourself a stone on a bridge to nowhere if food is what you were trying to buy.
Obama: 'You Belong to Me' September 26, 2012Jeffrey Folks
For this president, government is the only thing that matters. We all belong to government, and Obama is the government.
Obama's Quasi-Tax Increases September 22, 2012Tom Trinko
To understand the full tax burden of Americans, we need to look at all the government does that directly financially impacts each American.
What Would Jesus Tax? August 16, 2012Randall Hoven
Time Magazine recently ran an article titled "Is Paul Ryan's Budget 'Un-Christian'?" The article's author had it revealed to her that "Jesus believed in a tax rate of at least 50 percent."
Obama Driving Citizenship Renunciations July 10, 2012David Paulin
The latest super-rich American to give up her citizenship is filthy rich Democrat Denise Rich -- a socialite, songwriter, and prominent fundraiser for Bill Clinton
The Obamacare Tax Fix June 29, 2012Scott Mayer
Would it really surprise anyone if Obama now tried to become a middle-class hero and campaigned on "fixing" Obamacare -- if reelected -- by shifting the "unfair" burden of this tax
Who Will Stand for Hard Work? June 10, 2012Dera Enochson
What does it mean to be a business owner today in America? It means you take all the risk, put in all the effort. In return you get the trophy of supporting all the people able to fill out paperwork giving them entitlements.
Remember When Liberals Liked Tax Cuts? May 25, 2012Jack Cashill
In the fourth volume of his masterful biography of Lyndon Johnson, The Passage of Power, Robert Caro makes an interesting observation about the congressional budget fight of 1963.
The Battle the Democrats Cannot Afford to Win April 20, 2012Michael Bargo, Jr.
There is one project that liberals never complete -- a task that is talked about all the time, especially during campaigns, but for some reason just can't get done.
Buffett Rule April 12, 2012Phil Gallagher
If my small client base is any indication of the larger picture, the result of higher tax brackets would only mean a shifting of the clients allocation in their portfolios to more tax exempt instruments.
'Let Voters Decide': Tax Reform in Missouri April 1, 2012Jon N. Hall
A campaign in the great state of Missouri called Let Voters Decide seeks to abolish the state's income tax and replace the lost revenue by expanding the state's sales tax. But why not do the reverse instead?
Strangling American Capitalism with the Zuckerberg Tax March 1, 2012Paul B. Matthews
The latest tax incarnation from America's left was floated in a New York Times op-ed entitled "The Zuckerberg Tax." Let us all hope that this is not in store should Obama win re-election.
Buffett's Bunk January 28, 2012George P. Harbison
Buffett's assertions about tax fairness are a gross and deliberate misrepresentation of the facts and simply cannot go unchallenged.
Let's Be Fair about Taxation January 27, 2012Dale Bandy
When I hear others say "fair share," I know what is coming -- a diatribe against the wealthy followed by recommendations to more heavily tax "millionaires and billionaires."
Takers Taking Over January 24, 2012Jeffrey Folks
Ominously, the percentage of takers, those who collect benefits and pay no federal income tax, now sits at 49%. Anything beyond that and the country is lost forever.
Obama's Sterilized Society December 27, 2011Christopher Chantrill
Chalk one up to President Obama. He's got a 2-month extension of payroll tax cuts in the teeth of opposition from those wascally Wepublicans, so that two months from now we can have the fight all over again.
FICA Fever December 20, 2011Mike Razar
Congress has caught FICA Fever. If you look it up you will find it means a desire to cut payroll taxes, while ignoring the fictional Trust Funds
Obama, Tax-Cutting Friend of Working Americans December 7, 2011Peter Wilson
Obama, the biggest spender in the history of the planet, the guy who never met a Keynesian stimulus he didn't like, is peddling himself as the responsible supply-side adult in the room.
Debt and Taxes: Settled Science December 6, 2011Randall Hoven
When a Democrat says he is serious about our debt problem, what he means is that he's pleased as punch to have another way to sell you on a tax increase.
Krugman Calls for Tax Increases November 30, 2011James E. Miller
Another week, another Paul Krugman article trumpeting tax increases and demagoguing the rich. The man won't rest till taxpayers are milked dry and the economy devolves back into serfdom.
Everyone Should Pay. It's Only 'Fair.' November 7, 2011Jeffrey Folks
Gradually, more and more of what Americans earn goes to support an underclass that is becoming an oppressive majority. For progressives, this is what is meant by "fairness."
Demystifying 9-9-9 and Other Fair Taxes October 27, 2011Anthony J. Ciani
The fairest revenue system will be a combination of fees, duties (assessed at flat rates), and per capita taxes -- slightly regressive, since the fees, duties, and per capita would constitute a larger portion of a poor person's income.
Back to 1969? October 21, 2011Randall Hoven
Over one third of today's federal budget is consumed by departments that did not even exist on the day John Kennedy was assassinated.
Cain's Valuable 9-9-9 Plan October 21, 2011S. Fred Singer
It is bold, tries to balance all methods of taxation, and contains many valuable ideas. It's not just for true Conservatives and Independents; some of its features should appeal to Democrats, populists, and to the sensible fringe
Class Warfare Rhetoric and Reality October 18, 2011Mark W. Hendrickson
Many liberals don't think the "class warfare" label is fair. If liberals want to stop hearing "class warfare," they should stop practicing it
Who Knew Conservatives Loved the IRS? October 17, 2011C. Edmund Wright
If there's one thing that the ongoing national debate over Herman Cain's 9-9-9 plan has exposed, it's how much some conservatives love our current tax code and its enforcement arm. Who knew?
Is a Progressive Tax Constitutional? October 7, 2011Andrew Schwartz
To deny one class equal protection of their property because of their success is logically no different from denying a different class an equal protection of liberty because of their color.
Private Foundations: Benefactors or Malefactors? September 29, 2011Ross C. Reeves
The "Super Committee" charged with deficit reduction should take notice of a tax policy that permits the wealthiest Americans to divert a third of their tax obligations away from the Treasury and to causes of their own choosing.
How about No Taxes at All? September 25, 2011Gary Horne
Recent debates about who pays taxes and how much miss the point. Instead, people should be asking why the current system allows unlimited power to tax, restricted only by the "wisdom" of Congress.
Eight Problems with a 'Balanced' (Tax-Raising) Approach September 21, 2011Randall Hoven
There's nothing balanced about the Simpson-Bowles plan. It is a high-taxing, high-spending plan. It simply "balances" revenue and spending at unprecedentedly high levels. (At least unprecedented prior to Obama.)
Obama's Recipe for Tax Disaster September 19, 2011Adam Yoshida
President Obama's "Buffett Tax" proposal to change the nation's tax laws may sound seductively reasonable, but it would be a disaster for the economy.
Your Double Life September 14, 2011Scott Mayer
Every time you go out and spend your hard-earned money, just be aware that your twin is in essence right there with you buying the exact same things with the other half of your money.
A State of Total Insanity September 2, 2011Gary Jason
Two recent stories out of California show that what is already the most stupidly governed state is slipping into outright insanity.
The 'Selfish' Rich August 21, 2011Charlotte Cushman
So now the Left has a new line of attack. Let's tell the public that the rich are intrinsically flawed. After all, that will justify stealing from them.
Stop Coddling Warren Buffett August 17, 2011Jon N. Hall
Mr. Buffett wants the super-rich to pay more in taxes. The big question for Buffett is why he wants to give the feds more money when he knows they'll just waste it.
Among the Tax-takers July 25, 2011Earl Wright
I worked for the IRS and survived. I learned about taxpayers, but the really interesting part of it was learning about tax-takers.
Catch-22 on Poverty and Welfare July 22, 2011Robert Rector
The left wails about poverty, demands ever more trillions of dollars in government spending to fight it, and then ignores that spending when counting the poor.
The 70-Million-Check Constituency July 21, 2011Michael Filozof
Obama and the left have a massive constituency of tens of millions who do not comprehend the true meaning of money, only caring that the government check is in the mail.
Obama's Magical Thinking July 18, 2011Adam Yoshida
In order to sincerely believe the position being put out by the president on these matters, one has to be entirely ignorant of the facts.
Barack and Joe: Social Justice July 16, 2011Michael Barry
In 'splaining things to Joe the plumber, then-candidate Obama leaned hard on the unfairness of our current political-economic system.
Barack and Joe: Taxation July 15, 2011Michael Barry
No other interviewer or media question-shouter ever got as much out of Obama about his economic vision as Joe the Plumber did.
No New Tax Cuts July 11, 2011Michael Barry
This has to stop. The Tax Code has become a whore. It can be anything to any person in a position to impose his will on the American people.
