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America Blew Almost $2 Trillion. Make It Stop.
The US federal budget seems out of control. Funding spats and debt-ceiling standoffs routinely threaten to force defaults and shutdowns. America's once-unassailable credit rating keeps slipping. Has the government simply become too big to manage? Read More.
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Here’s what you need to know about tax season scams
Scammers can file tax returns on your behalf, reaping refunds. Last year the IRS received 294,138 complaints of reported identity theft, the second most in its history. Read More.
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The Grassroots Corner March 4th, 2024
The Grassroots Corner - Week Beginning 3/4/24: “Meet our new Board Member, Brad Carver” Read More.
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The Chairman’s Report March 1st, 2024
Our Chairman’s Report this week is written by John Linder in response to some questions he received. John was the original sponsor and proponent of the FAIRtax and led the fight to keep the bill before Congress. He is extremely gratified that the House has agreed to submit the FAIRtax to an up or down vote in this session. Read More.
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The Grassroots Corner February 26th, 2024
The Grassroots Corner - Week Beginning 2/26/24: “The 'Poor Person's' Tax Avoidance Scheme” Read More.
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Why Social Security beneficiaries may owe more taxes on benefits
Record high inflation prompted bigger annual increases to Social Security benefits. But that also may come with bigger tax bills. Read More.
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IRS to open its free tax filing site to more new users
As the tax filing season gets underway, taxpayers in some states will have a new way to file online available to them in "the coming days," the IRS said this week. Read More.
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The Chairman’s Report February 23rd, 2024
What does artificial intelligence think of the FAIRtax? It is difficult to go through a daily news cycle without seeing some report about AI. Given the rapidly increasing interest in AI, is it fair to ask how AI perceives H.R. 25, the FAIRtax Act? Read More.
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What to Know About the Proposed Tourist Fee in Hawaii
Hawaii’s governor proposed charging travelers checking into hotels or short term rentals a fee when they visit, becoming the latest destination to tax tourists. Read More.
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How to Check the Status of Your 2023 Tax Refund
Still awaiting your 2023 tax refund? The IRS offers two simple tools to help you track it down and estimate how much longer you have to wait. Read More.
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The Grassroots Corner February 19th, 2024
The Grassroots Corner - Week Beginning 2/19/24: “Meet Reginald Callaway” Read More.
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GA Senate approves property tax bill aiming to rein in rising rates
The Georgia Senate passed a bill which would limit increases in a home’s value, as assessed for property tax purposes, to 3% per year. Read More.
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The average tax refund is almost 29% lower this tax season, IRS reports
The IRS on Friday released its first filing season statistics for 2024, including the average refund through Feb. 2. Here's what filers need to know. Read More.
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The Chairman’s Report February 16th, 2024
IRS Says Tax Enforcement Pays for Itself—and Then Some This is the title of an article in the Wall Street Journal on February 6, 2024 which documents the attempts by the IRS to justify keeping the $80 billion appropriated by Congress. Read More.
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Estate tax and inheritance tax: what's the difference?
Death can be a tax-triggering event. And there are two you should be aware of: the estate tax and inheritance tax. Read More.

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