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America's Founders vs. the IRS Tue Apr 16

Chuck Norris

Documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request revealed that agents for the Internal Revenue Service are bypassing warrants and sifting through the email and other electronic communications of American citizens. ... more
The Progressive Income Tax Turns 100 Mon Apr 15

Paul Kengor

Maybe it’s a measure of progressives’ refusal to look back, to always move “forward.” Otherwise, they should be celebrating right now. In fact, President Obama and fellow modern progressives/liberals should be ecstatic all this year, rejoicing over the centenary of something so fundamental to their ideology, to their core goals of government, to their sense of economic and social justice—to what Obama once called “redistributive change.” ... more
Do We Really Have to Pay for All This? Mon Apr 15

Bruce Bialosky

There are legitimate debates about public policy issues. Those discussions do not have to be turned into demonizing the other side as Al Gore stylized regarding Global Warming and Paul Krugman now personifies regarding our massive deficit and debt. ... more
Louisiana lawmakers weigh options on eliminating income tax Tue Apr 9

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Three Cheers for Governor Bobby Jindal’s Plan to Abolish the Income Tax Fri Mar 15

Daniel J. Mitchell

Let’s keep our fingers crossed that Gov. Jindal’s proposal gets a friendly reception from the state legislature. ... more
Louisiana's Jindal details plan to end state's income tax Thu Mar 14

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A Date Which Should Live Infamy? Tue Feb 26

Brian Birdnow

Monday, February 25th, marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the Sixteenth Amendment to the Constitution, allowing the US government the authority to assess and impose an income tax on the citizens, by-passing the states in the process. Many on the political Left can barely conceal their glee and they are busy needling Conservatives, talking about the suitability of a “party” celebrating the centenary of the Sixteenth Amendment. ... more
Two Years After a Very Modest Proposal Sun Jan 20

Brian Birdnow

Last week the inside pages of the daily newspapers mentioned something that should alarm every American taxpayer. The little noted expiration of the two year old payroll tax break of 2011-12, and the consequent increase of the Social Security payroll tax from 4.2% of wages paid to 6.2% of wages paid became effective on New Years Day, 2013. ... more
Study: 50% Tax Rates Coming for California and New York Thu Dec 6

Kevin Glass
Obama RX: Bleeding an Anemic Economy with Tax Increases Fri Nov 16

Donald Lambro

WASHINGTON - If you thought the presidential election would lead to an early break in the fiscal gridlock that now divides our government, think again. ... more
Italy's Monti surprises with income tax cut, lifts VAT Wed Oct 10

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Italy's Monti unveils surprise income tax cut Wed Oct 10

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The Gaffe Game Fri Sep 21

Paul Greenberg

Americans keep saying we want our politicians to level with us, tell us what they truly think, not just go down the familiar list of talking points, giving us the usual collection of platitudes and hoping to be all things to all people. But when a presidential candidate does come right out with it, and tell it with the bark off, we are shocked, shocked. ... more
Romney: 47% Of Americans Will Vote for Obama No Matter What Mon Sep 17

Kevin Glass
Reformers vs the GOP Establishment: The Battle to Eliminate the Income Tax Thu May 17

Daniel J. Mitchell

The latest example of this battle is taking place in Oklahoma, where the Governor has proposed to eliminate the state income tax and her main opponents are members of the corrupt GOP establishment. ... more
NYC gets $211 million more income tax rev through April Wed May 2

Reuters News
Yep, it’s Official: Elizabeth Warren Did Not Pay Voluntary Higher Tax Rate in MA Sat Apr 21

Daniel Doherty
An Uncivil Income Tax System Wed Apr 4

Jeff Jacoby

Each year in the United States, an estimated 6.1 billion hours are spent complying with the federal tax code. I'm pretty sure at least half of those hours are spent by me. ... more
True Change Takes People Not Just Politicians Mon Mar 26

Terry Paulson

When Paul Ryan delivered this year's proposed Republican budget, the political response was predictable and divided. ... more
UK to cut top income tax rate to 45 pct Wed Mar 21

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Jerry Brown's Plan B Sun Mar 18

Debra J. Saunders

California Gov. Jerry Brown likes to talk about "loyalty to California." For Brown, that means that public people should put aside their partisan interests to do what is best for the Golden State. ... more
Idaho: Income tax cut clears House committee Tue Feb 28

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Makers vs. the Takers: Half of Americans Not Paying Income Tax Thu Feb 23

Katie Pavlich
Obama, Romney Unveil Tax Overhaul Plans Today Wed Feb 22

Guy Benson
Romney calls for 20 percent income tax cuts Wed Feb 22

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