Taxes

Politics

The Myth of the Middle Class Mortgage Deduction

The mortgage interest deduction no longer primarily benefits the middle class

Anthony Randazzo | 8.5.2011 10:30 AM

Politics

'I Don't Know What Ideological Point You're Trying to Make'

Jacob Sullum | 7.28.2011 4:06 PM

Policy

No FAA Authorization Means No Airline Taxes. Predictably, Flyers Still Get Screwed.

Katherine Mangu-Ward | 7.26.2011 4:04 PM

Policy

Meddling in Other People's Diets Is 'Fun' and 'Inspiring'

Jacob Sullum | 7.25.2011 2:32 PM

Policy

Is the Gang of Six Debt Plan a Tax Increase?

Peter Suderman | 7.21.2011 12:49 PM

Politics

Sneak Surrender

McConnell's "Plan B" is a humiliating abdication of legislative responsibility.

Jacob Sullum | 7.20.2011 7:00 AM

Politics

Distorting Reagan's Record

Did Ronald Reagan raise taxes or cut them?

Ira Stoll | 7.18.2011 4:30 PM

Policy

As the World Gets Scarcer, Light Bulbs Must Become Dearer

Jacob Sullum | 7.18.2011 1:45 PM

Policy

Do Texas Authorities Want to Discourage Pole Dancing or Profit From It?

Peter Suderman | 7.15.2011 4:11 PM

Politics

Fair Tax or Foul?

The promise and peril of changing the way we pay for government

Tim Cavanaugh | 7.14.2011 1:30 PM

Policy

Oh David Cay Johnston, You've Done It Again! Reuters Nixes Serial Misreporter's Debut Column

Tim Cavanaugh | 7.13.2011 8:53 PM

Politics

Plane Truth

If Obama were serious about tax reform, he'd stop obsessing about corporate jets.

Jacob Sullum | 7.13.2011 7:00 AM

Politics

Minnesota's Misguided Cigarette Tax

Minnesota failed to fix its budget with a cigarette tax in 2005. And the state will fail if tries again.

Anthony Randazzo and Carson Bruno | 7.8.2011 6:00 PM

Politics

The Week of Lying Dangerously

Obama displays a Clintonian desire to have things both ways.

Jacob Sullum | 7.6.2011 7:00 AM

Policy

The Individual Mandate's Tax Troubles

Peter Suderman | 6.30.2011 12:29 PM

Politics

Thanks a Lot, Jerry Brown: Amazon Cancels California Contracts

Tim Cavanaugh | 6.29.2011 3:55 PM

Policy

As the Taxman Played "Night of the Johnstown Flood"

Jesse Walker | 6.28.2011 12:59 PM

Politics

Deliberative Polling Discovery: Taxes Create Great Weather

Tim Cavanaugh | 6.26.2011 2:52 PM

Politics

Public Pays for Half-Million-Dollar L.A. Tourism Salary

Tim Cavanaugh | 6.23.2011 9:44 PM

Politics

Green Shoots Bustin' Out All Over: How Much More Awesome News Can One Economy Take?

Tim Cavanaugh | 6.17.2011 11:31 PM

Policy

Senate Kills Ethanol Subsidies

Katherine Mangu-Ward | 6.16.2011 3:14 PM

Politics

Reason on Television: Tim Cavanaugh Talks Cal. Budget Highjinks on 10 O'Clock News

Reason Staff | 6.15.2011 6:25 PM

Policy

The Facts about the Alternative Minimum Tax

Separating economic myths from economic realities

Veronique de Rugy | 6.10.2011 1:30 PM

Policy

Reason Writers On TV: Peter Suderman Talks Tax Cuts, Anthony Weiner's Lies on Freedom Watch with Judge Napolitano

Reason Staff | 6.8.2011 3:15 PM

Policy

Taxation = Theft, Animated (by Slovaks)

Matt Welch | 6.7.2011 10:29 AM

Politics

Supreme Court Won't Hear Wesley Snipes' Appeal

Damon Root | 6.6.2011 4:11 PM

Politics

Ron Paul Goes After Bartender Vote

Matt Welch | 6.6.2011 11:23 AM

Politics

The Facts About Taxes and Spending

Separating economic myths from economic truths

Veronique de Rugy | 5.27.2011 4:30 PM

Politics

Separating Charity and State

Why should taxpayers be forced to support charitable groups?

A. Barton Hinkle | 5.27.2011 10:30 AM

Politics

Battle of the Budgets

Is it too late to get America off the road to bankruptcy?

John Stossel | 5.26.2011 12:00 PM

Politics

Even Government Workers Support a Flat Tax

Reason Staff | 5.24.2011 8:00 PM

Politics

California Republicans Catch Democrat Doing Something Right

Tim Cavanaugh | 5.20.2011 4:54 PM

Politics

Rich People Underappreciated in Golden State

Tim Cavanaugh | 5.19.2011 9:42 PM

Policy

The Difference Between a Tax Break and a Subsidy

Exposing economic confusion on the left and right

A. Barton Hinkle | 5.17.2011 12:00 PM

Politics

Fair Tax Fouls

What's good and bad in Huckabee and Cain's favorite proposal

Tim Cavanaugh | 5.16.2011 12:00 PM

Politics

501(c)(4) Donations: So Bad They Tax Them Twice

Jacob Sullum | 5.13.2011 2:20 PM

Politics

Reason.tv: Calculate YOUR Share of Govt Spending on War, Entitlements, & More

Interview with the Independent Institute's Emily Skarbek

Nick Gillespie and Jim Epstein | 5.12.2011 11:05 AM

Politics

Cities Shake Down Nonprofits for Property Taxes "voluntary payments" Linked to the Value of Their Property

Matt Welch | 5.12.2011 9:55 AM

Politics

At Least Your Private Pension Is Safe, Right?

Matt Welch | 5.11.2011 12:18 PM