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Policy decisions about borrowing and spending have generated out of control deficits and spiraling debt at all levels of government. Partisan politics have frequently led to impasse as one-side refuses to compromise with the other. If a sensible non-partisan tax policy is not enacted, high tax rates and profligate spending will continue to drive individuals and businesses into the red and leave Americans without jobs.

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By | 01/10/2013 | California, Education, Headline, Legislation, Taxes | 4 Comments

The proposed “freeze” would ensure that Proposition 30 funds would be used at the University of California and California State University, making an increase of fees irrelevant.

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By | 01/09/2013 | Budget, Legislation, Legislators, Taxes | 75 Comments

Not long after House members were sworn in last week, Georgia Representative Rob Woodall (R) introduced his first bill to establish the FairTax.

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By | 01/08/2013 | Budget, Economy, Headline, Issues, Taxes | 24 Comments

Following the last minute deal approved by the Republican-led House of Representatives regarding the fiscal cliff and tax changes, politicians in Washington are now looking forward to the next round.

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By | 01/07/2013 | Activism, Congressional, Economy, Movements, Taxes

The intended goal of the FairTax system is to eliminate the need for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by doing away with many burdensome taxes on the national level…

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By | 12/23/2012 | Headline, Organizations, Taxes

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers a tax credit that not only allows people to save on their 2012 taxes, but also encourages middle and low income households to prepare for retirement.

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By | 12/07/2012 | Budget, Economy, Taxes

The US private sector added 146,000 jobs in November, according to a report released by the US Department of Labor on Friday. The unemployment rate dropped 0.2 percent to 7.7 percent.

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By | 12/06/2012 | Budget, Taxes | 1 Comment

The alternative minimum tax should prevent the wealthy from avoiding their obligations, but the AMT is contributing to higher taxes for the middle class.

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