Tea Party of Lafayette Endorses Roger Villere
(Baton Rouge, LA) Roger Villere today called for the repeal of the Personal Income Tax in Louisiana and announced that organizing citizens for the effort would be his top priority as Lieutenant Governor. (more…)
This Week On The RNC Research Department’s
“Stomping Grounds” Blog
VAT TAX COMETH: In the scramble to come up with federal revenue for their big spending agenda, the Obama administration appears to be edging closer and closer to the extremely regressive VAT. (more…)
Obama To Let 2001, 2003 Tax Cuts Expire,
Leading To Largest Tax Increase In American History
TAX CUTS PASSED WITH BIPARTISAN SUPPORT IN 2001, 2003
GOT OUR ECONOMY MOVING AGAIN AND CREATED JOBS
In 2001, 28 House Democrats Joined House Republicans In Lowering Tax Rates On Income, Dividends, Capital Gains. (H.R. 1836, Economic Growth And Tax Relief Reconciliation Act Of 2001, Roll Call Vote #149, Approved 240-154, R: 211-0, D: 28-153, I: 1-1, 5/26/01)
Obama’s Solution For Funding His Binge Spending: National Sales Tax And National Energy Tax
OBAMA ECONOMIC ADVISOR SAYS NATIONAL SALES TAX, NATIONAL ENERGY TAX NEEDED TO PAY FOR BINGE SPENDING. “Volcker … said the value-added tax ‘was not as toxic an idea’ as it has been in the past and also said a carbon or other energy-related tax may become necessary. Though he acknowledged that both were still unpopular ideas, he said getting entitlement costs and the U.S. budget deficit under control may require such moves. ‘If at the end of the day we need to raise taxes, we should raise taxes,’ he said.” (Steve C. Johnson & Leah Schnurr, “Volcke r Taxes Likely To Rise Eventually To Tame Deficit,” Reuters, 4/6/10)
A NATIONAL SALES TAX WOULD INCREASE THE COST OF EVERYDAY ITEMS …
National Sales Tax Would Increase The Price Of Groceries And Services. “The VAT is a tax on the transfer of goods and services that ultimately is borne by the consumer … It would increase the cost of just about everything, from a carton of eggs to a visit with a lawyer.” (Lori Montgomery, “Once Considered Unthinkable, U.S. Sales Tax Gets Fresh Look,” The Washington Post, 5/27/09) (more…)
y Bob Shallit
bshallit@sacbee.com It was every businessperson’s nightmare.
Arriving at Harv’s Metro Car Wash in midtown Wednesday afternoon were two dark-suited IRS agents demanding payment of delinquent taxes. “They were deadly serious, very aggressive, very condescending,” says Harv’s owner, Aaron Zeff.
The really odd part of this: The letter that was hand-delivered to Zeff’s on-site manager showed the amount of money owed to the feds was … 4 cents. (more…)
A Few Questions About Congress’
Walking YouTubeTM Clip Who Has Just Been
Put In Charge Of Writing Your Tax Code
“Speaker Nancy Pelosi has picked liberal firebrand Rep. Pete Stark to replace ousted Chairman Charles Rangel on the tax-writing committee.” (Michael O’Brien & Jared Allen, “Pelosi Picks Fellow Californian To Take Gavel After Rangel Bows Out,” The Hill, 3/3/10)
Obama Misleads On What New So-Called “Bank Fee” Will Do And Who Will Pay
OBAMA PROPOSING TAX ON BANKS TODAY,
CLAIMING IT WILL “RECOUP” COST OF BAILING OUT THOSE BANKS
Obama To Propose Tax On Big Banks Today. “President Obama has decided to seek a tax on big banks to recoup up to $120 billion that the government expects to lose from bailing out the financial system, automakers and some troubled homeowners.” (Jackie Calmes, “Obama To Propose Bank Tax To Recoup Bailout Losses,” The New York Times, 1/12/10) (more…)
Will Senate Finance Committee Dems Vote To Burden Americans With Higher Premiums, Taxes & Deficits?
