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taxes
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May 15, 2013
Should 501(c)(4)’s Be Eliminated?
The I.R.S. is in the hot seat for scrutinizing conservative groups applying for tax exemption. But do all 501(c)(4)'s need a second …
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April 14, 2013
Should Tax Rates Penalize Marriage?
Federal tax rates discourage dual-income couples from marrying, and encourage single-earner couples to marry. Does this mixed message make sense?
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April 11, 2013
Global Tax Dodge or Economic Boon?
Are secret overseas tax havens essential to the world economy or a benefit to the rich that should be more tightly regulated?
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January 23, 2013
What Should Tax Reform Do?
If Washington is serious about tackling the budget deficit and growing the U.S. economy, how would our tax system need to change?
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December 4, 2012
Sparing the Middle Class
Can policy makers make a dent in the deficit without affecting the majority of taxpayers?
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October 29, 2012
Should the Adoption Tax Credit Be Renewed?
Should the adoption tax credit be renewed so that even families that don't earn enough to have an income tax bill can …
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August 16, 2012
Should We Stop Taxing Capital Gains?
Would eliminating taxes on investment and savings help the economy grow or simply create more inequality?
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May 9, 2012
Should Churches Get Tax Breaks?
Should religious organizations be subject to the same rules and taxes as secular ones?
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May 1, 2012
How to Fund the Arts in America
How can public and private organizations work together to stabilize arts funding?
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April 18, 2012
Do Wealthy Colleges Deserve Their Tax Breaks?
Should government change its tax exemption policies for universities as a way of equalizing educational resources in America?
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December 8, 2011
Taxing the Rich, New York Style
How will the state's millionaire’s tax affect the state's economy, and New York City’s?
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October 13, 2011
What’s So Bad About a Flat Tax?
Isn't Herman Cain's '9-9-9' plan essentially what fiscal conservatives and good government advocates have always wanted?
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October 5, 2011
Tax the Rich, British Style
Britain raised its top income tax rate to 50 percent. How will we know if it worked?
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September 19, 2011
Do Taxes Narrow the Wealth Gap?
Obama wants to tax the rich. Republicans say he's promoting class warfare. Should taxes bridge the income gap?
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July 28, 2011
Should You Pay Sales Tax on Amazon?
California and other states are trying to get revenue from online sales, but Amazon is fighting to be exempt.
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February 1, 2011
The Trouble With Corporate Taxes
Where should Obama start if he is serious about making all companies pay their fair share?
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December 15, 2010
Do Estate Taxes Matter?
Estate taxes have long generated political heat. Would other kinds of taxes work just as well?
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December 6, 2010
Can Obama Win Back His Base?
What fallout from his party should President Obama expect for extending the Bush tax cuts for the wealthy?
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September 27, 2010
Hey, Big Spenders: The Trickle-Down Argument
If the Bush tax cuts lapse, would the wealthy spend less, stalling the recovery?
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September 8, 2010
Mixing Economics With Politics
Can Obama's tax cut package promote a faster recovery?
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March 24, 2010
Simple Steps to Fix Social Security
Social Security will pay out more in 2010 than it takes in. What should Congress do?
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March 26, 2009
Why Our Love of Small Cars Didn’t Last
Should we raise gas taxes to encourage consumers to buy fuel-efficient vehicles?
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