Tax Code on Townhall

• Reform The Tax Code Thu Jun 6
  Michael Reagan
• Senate Takes Bite of Apple Tue May 28
  Debra J. Saunders
• Top tax writers renew pledge for tax code revamp Mon Apr 8
  Reuters News
• Will Obamat Reluctantly Buy Into Base-Broadening Tax Reforms That Also Lower the Rates? Fri Mar 8
  Donald Lambro
  President Obama has been pleading with House Republican leaders lately to raise government revenues by overhauling the tax code to erase loopholes and other income exemptions. ... more
• 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
• The Tax Code Shouldn’t Steer Capital to State and Local Governments at the Expense of Private Investment Thu Feb 21
  Daniel J. Mitchell
  Since there’s no chance of any good tax reform with Obama in the White House, there’s no need to squabble over the best plan. Instead, our short-term goal should be to educate voters so that we create a more favorable intellectual climate for genuine reform in 2017 and beyond. ... more
• Cracking the Tax Code: Reform Should Make the Law Simpler, Not More Complicated Wed Feb 20
  Jacob Sullum
  In her most recent report to Congress, National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson notes that "tax expenditures" -- the exclusions, exemptions, deductions and credits that make the Internal Revenue Code such a bloated, bewildering behemoth -- total more than $1 trillion a year. ... more
• Democrats split on scope of tax code overhaul Tue Feb 5
  Reuters News
• Analysis: Romney would lean on Congress for tax code overhaul Fri Oct 5
  Reuters News
• Avoid The Fiscal Cliff, And Then Reform The Tax Code Fri Oct 5
  Kenny Marchant
  I can’t think of an issue that more perfectly captures the national debate than the one right now regarding the expiration of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts. At the end of this year, current tax rates will expire and taxes will go up if nothing is done. ... more
• Big Lies in Politics Tue May 22
  Thomas Sowell
  The fact that so many successful politicians are such shameless liars is not only a reflection on them, it is also a reflection on us. When the people want the impossible, only liars can satisfy them, and only in the short run. The current outbreaks of riots in Europe show what happens when the truth catches up with both the politicians and the people in the long run. ... more
• Gee, Thanks, Tax Code: Facebook Co-Founder Renouncing U.S. Citizenship Before IPO Fri May 11
  Erika Johnsen
• Study: The Tax Code Cost Taxpayers $228 Billion Wed Apr 18
  Kevin Glass
• Repeal That Infernal Tax Code Tue Apr 17
  Paul Greenberg
  Those in Congress who have made distinguished careers sneaking tricky little passages into the tax code to favor the special interests they represent, or just hope to solicit for a campaign donation, aren't interested in undoing this elaborate trap for the average taxpayer. ... more
• Millionaires' effective tax rates top most Thu Apr 12
  Townhall.com Staff
• 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
• For Voters, Tax Reform Means Tax Equality Fri Mar 23
  Scott Rasmussen
  There's a reason President Obama, Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan and many others are touting tax reform these days. On the campaign trail, it taps into deeply held beliefs about the way American society ought to work and the role of government. ... more
• We Can't Separate Social Policy From Tax Law Tue Mar 13
  Phyllis Schlafly
  Contrary to foolish meanderings of politicians, social issues are not only an integral feature of our fiscal policies but also specifically of our tax laws. ... more
• Keep Working America, Illegal Aliens Are Depending on You Mon Mar 5
  Katie Pavlich
• Geithner: Tax code revamp could take years Tue Feb 14
  Reuters News
• We Need Pro-Famiyl Tax Policies Wed Jan 18
  Phyllis Schlafly
  Why did Sen. Rick Santorum suddenly surge to the status of a leading candidate for the Republican nomination for president after having been treated like a not-to-be-taken-seriously contender in the many television debates? It's not only because a significant segment of conservatives voted by a super majority to back him at a meeting in Houston last week. ... more
• Broken U.S. tax code joins two lawmakers in quest Tue Dec 20
  Reuters News
• The Lighter Side of Conservative Truths Mon Dec 19
  Terry Paulson
  Conservatives must be taking the wrong approach in getting the attention of American voters when comedians find that half of the people they interview on the street can't even name one Republican presidential candidate. ... more
• Democrats Trick Americans With Payroll Tax Cut Extension Ruse Fri Dec 16
  Rachel Alexander
  The Democrats are accusing Republicans in Congress of opposing the extension of payroll tax cuts. On the face of it, something seems wrong. ... more
• A Way Out: Say No to Tax-and-Spend, but Say Yes to Tax-and-Credit Wed Dec 14
  Marvin Olasky
  Democrats want higher taxes on the rich and say GOP stalwarts are "selfish." Republicans oppose tax hikes and say the Dems are big-government empire-builders. Impasse? Not necessarily. ... more

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