It's the Spending, Stupid!
Ludicrous, irresponsible spending is why we're in trouble
Taxes
Belgium's Foreign Minister Slams France Over Taxes
Says the neighboring country's policies push successful people to flee
KY To Squeeze Taxpayers for Another $659 Million Annually
Because shrinking government is unthinkable
Poll: Most Americans Support Tax Hikes For High-Income Earners
But not so keen on entitlement cuts
Belgium Welcomes Those Fleeing French Taxes
A 75 percent tax rate on high-income earners has prompted an exodus of wealthy Frenchmen
Obama Offers to Raise Taxes Only on Those Making Over $400K
Well, he has to put the screws to somebody
In Dispute With Gillette, CA Withdraws From Multistate Tax Compact
Which should make the state even less attractive while encouraging tax competition
States Enjoy a Brief Revenue Surge as People Race To Beat Higher Rates
Which officials will spend, of course
IRS Stops Tracking Taxpayer Migration
People were using the numbers to press for lower taxes, eased regulations
French Actor to Give up Passport Over Taxes
Says French government is punishing "success, creation and talent"
Boehner Offers To Trade Tax Hike for Entitlement Cuts
Are those real cuts or government "cuts"?
Gerard Depardieu Slams French Government Over High Taxes
Threatens to shop for a new nationality after seeking refuge in Belgium
Hot Market for Saleable State Business Tax Credits
The film industry, for one, finds it a money-maker
Greeks' New Top Tax Rate: 42 Percent
Will apply to anybody earning more than the Euro equivalent of $55,000 a year
Democratic Senators Object to Medical Device Tax
It's part of Obamacare. Which they voted for.
Who Benefits from the Mortgage Interest Deduction?
If the mortgage interest deduction were to be phased out, who would lose out on the subsidy?
Letter from 180 Economists Sent to Congress
Say tax hikes would have a "significant, negative impact on the economy"
Obama Tax Fears Actually Help Rich Get Richer
More than 150 companies announce special dividends before expected tax increases in 2013
Fiscal Cliff Dealmaking Coming into Focus
Don't call it sausage-making. At least sausages taste good.
Boehner's Backroom Deal
Boehner's against "backroom deals," and Obama's for "an unprecedented level of openness."
Payroll Tax Cuts Get Less Play in Fiscal Cliff Fight
As politicians argue about what rich people pay, future of this particular extension unclear
Stephen Baldwin Arrested for Tax Evasion
Accused of not filing returns in New York for three years
Big Government Is Not Your Friend
Private industry creates wealth whereas government efforts only consume it.
Starbucks Agrees to Pay Corporate Taxes in England
Had been using deductions to avoid paying any taxes for past three years
U.S., Switzerland Agree To Share Banking Information
So find someplace else to hide your money from Uncle Sam
Policy Uncertainty May Drive Bad Economic Numbers
If you keep people guessing, they're unlikely to take risks
