Topic: Citizens for Tax Justice
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If elected, Romney millions will go in blind trust
The candidate's estimated 250 million dollars will be administered by federal officials on his behalf if he becomes President.
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Obama proposes bringing jobs home from overseas. Would his plan work?
To achieve his goal of 'insourcing,' Obama proposes rewarding firms that create jobs in the US while imposing higher effective taxes on profits earned by overseas operations.
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Opinion Super committee: Let Bush tax cuts expire and your work will be done
Another decade of these lower tax rates for the wealthiest 5 percent of Americans would cost the US Treasury around $2 trillion – more than the amount of deficit reduction (at least $1.2 trillion) the debt super committee must find.
11/02/2011 10:55 am -
On the Economy Corporate tax reform is trickier than you think
Why changing the way corporations pay taxes is more difficult than it seems.
10/01/2011 05:00 pm -
Many industries reap tax breaks. Is picking on Big Oil unfair?
The oil industry is under fire from congressional Democrats for reaping big tax breaks even while amassing huge profits. Executives from major oil companies testified Thursday on Capitol Hill.
05/12/2011 08:03 pm -
Taxes and the rich: How much do they pay now?
As Republicans square off with the Obama administration on how much to tax the wealthiest Americans, a new report suggests the overall tax burden does not vary much by income level.
04/15/2011 09:55 pm -
Robert Reich New era of cooperation between White House, big business
Two years ago, bankers visited the White House to talk about a bailout. Last year, President Obama met with bankers to discuss improving the economy. What will today's meeting discuss?
12/15/2010 03:24 pm -
Tax VOX Death tax showdown at the OK Corral
Ranchers want to die before year end to avoid the estate tax, claims Rep. Lummis. Whether or not the story is true, the underpinnings are myths: the family ranch and a looming 'death tax.'
11/03/2010 09:05 am -
David R. Francis How to fix the deficit: Tax and cut
If Congress fails to increase tax revenues and cut costly programs, the federal deficit promises to be more than $1 trillion a year for the next decade.
08/09/2010 02:46 pm -
David R. Francis Four ways to tax Wall Street’s rich
As a first step, Congress may extend the estate tax. There are faster methods, too.
12/28/2009 10:54 am -
ECONOMIC SCENE: Is a currency transactions tax an answer to national budget woes?
A 'Tobin Tax' would add a tiny premium to foreign currency trades — with perhaps $1 trillion in benefits.
12/08/2009 12:00 am -
ECONOMIC SCENE: If Obama needs revenue, why not tax corporations' international profits?
President Obama should channel Monty Python by taxing corporate profits held abroad.
11/18/2009 12:00 am -
How Obama's tax plans would 'spread the wealth around'
Expect income and estate taxes to be raised on the most wealthy, not "Joe the Plumber."
10/27/2008 01:00 am
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