Payroll Tax Cuts Get Less Play in Fiscal Cliff Fight
As politicians argue about what rich people pay, future of this particular extension unclear
As politicians argue about what rich people pay, future of this particular extension unclear
Accused of not filing returns in New York for three years
Private industry creates wealth whereas government efforts only consume it.
Had been using deductions to avoid paying any taxes for past three years
So find someplace else to hide your money from Uncle Sam
If you keep people guessing, they're unlikely to take risks
Governments on long-term spending sprees are now presenting the bill to their suffering subjects
The beneficiaries are the usual (public-union) suspects
The phone company does a lot of business with the U.S. government.
To curb spending, Republicans will have to insist on clear, enforceable measures to induce greater discipline, and stick to them.
"Flabbergasted" by Tim Geithner's comments that taxes could go up for everyone
The Devil is, as always, in the details
And the world did not end
Tough-on-crime usually means tough-on-taxpayers.
Insists on only a partial extension of the Bush era tax cuts
Latest proposal rejected by Republicans
But they're worth every penny, right?
The Board of Regents is suspending the collection of fees for the Arizona Students Association
Raising taxes is a terrible idea but will clear the deck of one of the most effective political distractions ever concocted.
False congressional fiscal conservatives begin to reveal their true selves.
That will save shareholders a mint
A journalist proposes taxing the money people set aside for savings and then forcing them to save money via the government instead
Who actually has the leverage in negotiations over the fiscal cliff-and the extension of Bush-era income tax cuts in particular?
Less than one-fourth of the Bush tax cuts benefit "the rich"
Unsurprisingly, tax revenue went down
Not the most commerce-friendly of White House residents
Why not offer refuge to those fleeing from your insane neighbor?
And just how is this different than a protection racket?
Getting rid of things like mortgage and charitable deductions wouldn't make a dent
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