tax policy

Republicans Said to Elderly, Poor, infirmed, Immigrants & Working Class: “Let Them Eat Cake!”

Republicans Said to Elderly, Poor, infirmed, Immigrants & Working Class: “Let Them Eat Cake!” 1398 1242 Kim Beck

“In my 50 years of following tax and budget policy, I don’t believe I have seen another piece of legislation that would have such broad and deep impacts on virtually…

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DOGE is a Fraud & Budget Fiasco; Federal Spending at an All Time High

DOGE is a Fraud & Budget Fiasco; Federal Spending at an All Time High 658 400 Kim Beck

They (Elon Musk and his team) said that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) would cut next fiscal year’s federal budget by $1 trillion. But now his cost-cutting goal is…

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Trump Tariffs Will Raise Taxes & Inflation

Trump Tariffs Will Raise Taxes & Inflation 1000 683 Kim Beck

“Watch what they do. Not what they say.” —Rachel Maddow  They say tariffs are a ​”tax cut for the American people​,” but ​tariffs will only hurt the majority of working…

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DOGE is a Disaster for Democracy

DOGE is a Disaster for Democracy 150 150 Kim Beck

“Watch what they do. Not what they say.” —Rachel Maddow  DOGE claims it’s making government more efficient, however its actions are disorganized, potentially illegal and deeply harmful to future generations.…

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DOGE is a Fraud; Federal FT Workforce at Very Low Levels & Shrinking it Further Won’t Save Money to Pay for Tax Cuts

DOGE is a Fraud; Federal FT Workforce at Very Low Levels & Shrinking it Further Won’t Save Money to Pay for Tax Cuts 150 150 Kim Beck

“Watch what they do. Not what they say.” —Rachel Maddow  DOGE claims it’s making government more efficient, however its actions are disorganized, potentially illegal and deeply harmful to future generations.…

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Trump Tax Proposals Will Help Richest 5%, Hurt Everyone Else

Trump Tax Proposals Will Help Richest 5%, Hurt Everyone Else 1048 1200 Kim Beck

FACT! The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, a non-partisan tax policy organization that does extensive analyses of tax and economic proposals, released a report last week showing the implications…

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Fact Checker Corrects Trump’s 33+ Lies at the Debate

Fact Checker Corrects Trump’s 33+ Lies at the Debate 639 761 Kim Beck

FACT! CNN fact checker, Daniel Dale declared that Trump lied at least 33 times during the debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. Here are a few truths from Steve Rattner to counter…

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GOP Tax Plan Benefits Super-Rich and Hurts Everyone Else

GOP Tax Plan Benefits Super-Rich and Hurts Everyone Else 534 399 Kim Beck

FACT! Project 2025, the Trump presidential transition blueprint, would raise taxes on low- and middle-income households to finance tax cuts for the wealthy and large corporations. Specifically, Project 2025’s tax reform…

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Project 25 is the MAGA Plan to Seize Power and Gut Checks & Balances

Project 25 is the MAGA Plan to Seize Power and Gut Checks & Balances 1200 1200 Kim Beck

FACT! “Project 2025 is the MAGA movement’s plan to consolidate power under a re-elected Trump and exert more control over everyday Americans’ lives.” —Hillary Clinton Project 2025 would give Trump…

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IRS’ Direct File: 1st Free Tax Filing Website is a Success

IRS’ Direct File: 1st Free Tax Filing Website is a Success 960 1200 Kim Beck

Fact! The Inflation Reduction Act continues to have a positive impact on everyday Americans. This tax season, thanks to the IRA, the Biden-Harris administration rolled out a new website called Direct…

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