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Tag Archives: Taxes and Fees

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Analysis finds 1 million Americans so far getting pay raise from tax reform

One million Americans are getting pay increases because of the tax reform package signed into law in December, according to Americans for Tax Reform.

January 8, 2018 in U.S..

Scott trains focus on taxes, skilled jobs and housing in state address

Memorable lines from the governor’s second address to the state suggest that he will once again oppose increases in taxes, fees and spending while promoting skilled jobs and affordable housing.

January 5, 2018 in TNR News.
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It’s time to fully repeal the unjust and immoral death tax

If policymakers are going to “make American great again,” then they need to get rid of those policies that are the very antithesis of American principles.

December 29, 2017 in Commentary.
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In updated charts, how these 7 taxpayers’ bills will change with tax reform signed into law

In general, an overwhelming majority of Americans’ will pay less in federal taxes. So how will you fare under the GOP tax plan?

December 20, 2017 in U.S..
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Campion: Tax plan, schmax plan — it’s the spending, stupid

Aside from the caterwauling on the left side of the House and predictions of our moon exploding and destroying all life on the planet because taxes might be cut, reform of one kind or another is inevitable. Why? Because it’s not really the revenue side of the equation that’s the bulk of the problem. It’s the spending.

December 15, 2017 in Commentary.
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5 myths about tax reform, and why they’re wrong

Americans deserve to know the truth about the proposed tax reform packages. There are several myths going around about what the proposed plan would do. Here are a few of them, and why they’re wrong.

December 14, 2017 in Commentary.
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New Hampshire lowers taxes, raises revenue

There is the general lesson to be learned that when you reduce the barriers (such as cost) to doing business, you get more activity that generates more revenue. And, when you increase those costs you get less of both.

December 12, 2017 in Commentary.
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GOP tax bill will cause Democrat-run states to face reality

Democratic-controlled states are the ones most likely to get hit the hardest from the bill, but not because of the changes to the tax code but because of high tax rates and regulations the states’ legislators have imposed over the course of decades.

December 11, 2017 in U.S..
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Roper: Vermont better start cutting taxes dramatically

Vermont’s personal income tax revenues are down $6.41 million below forecasts. We have to ask how can this be given that the national economy is booming with 3 percent or better growth for three straight quarters, the stock market is at record highs, and Vermont’s unemployment numbers are at record lows.

December 6, 2017 in Commentary.
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Bennington County panelists agree: Tax reform and business growth right focus for Vermont

At a public forum hosted by the Bennington County Republican Party last month, a bipartisan panel agreed that tax reform and the economy were the right focus for Vermont going into 2018.

December 4, 2017 in TNR News.
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In 1 chart, the differences between the passed Senate and House tax reform bills

The House and Senate have now each passed different versions of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The bills now head to a conference committee where a unified bill will be crafted. Here are some of the major differences you need to know about.

December 3, 2017 in U.S..

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