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Corporatism and taxes

by Linda Beale Corporatism and taxes Corporatism is the term used to describe a economic and governmental approach that favors large entities over people, including adopting rules and regulations to…

Taxes are for the little people

…25 percent capital gains rate by receiving his earnings form “temporary corporations” set up for each movie.” Raise your hands if you only paid capital gains taxes on your paycheck….

Tax Base Broadening ?

Below Dan pulled a post questioning Jon Chait’s claim that US economist’s generally support a broader tax base and lower rates. I am expert neither on taxes nor economists, but…

Democrats touting tax cuts

…“Democrats Cut Taxes by $509 Billion, Putting Taxes at Lowest Level Since 1950“, Democratic Policy Committee, Oct. 20, 2010. The release includes the following list of major tax cuts enacted…