tax policy

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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Trump Plans to Cut Taxes to the 1%; US Deficit Will Sky-Rocket

Trump Plans to Cut Taxes to the 1%; US Deficit Will Sky-Rocket 1200 970 Kim Beck

FACT!  A Trump presidency will result in more tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations along with a sky-rocketing deficit. Biden will continue to add revenue through taxes on billionaires…

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In 2021 Immigrants New Yorkers Paid $61B in Taxes; Have $138B in Spending Power

In 2021 Immigrants New Yorkers Paid $61B in Taxes; Have $138B in Spending Power 694 902 Kim Beck

FACT!  Immigration is good for New York! NYC Comptroller, Brad Lander has published a report called, “Facts, Not Fear: How Welcoming Immigrants Benefits New York City.” Learn the truth about…

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Republican Wants to Fund Israel Aid with Cuts to IRS Budget

Republican Wants to Fund Israel Aid with Cuts to IRS Budget 929 1200 Kim Beck

Fact! The House GOP wants to offset emergency aid to Israel with funding cuts to the IRS. The only problem: cutting IRS funds increases the deficit.  For every $1 the US spends…

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Expanded Child Tax Credit Led to Record Low Child Poverty Rate

Expanded Child Tax Credit Led to Record Low Child Poverty Rate 625 855 Kim Beck

Fact! The expanded child tax credit (CTC), part of the American Rescue Plan, led to a record low child poverty rate of 5.2%. Unfortunately, less than a year after it…

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1 Year In, the Inflation Reduction Act is a Gamechanger

1 Year In, the Inflation Reduction Act is a Gamechanger 1090 1090 Kim Beck

Fact! The Biden-Harris Inflation Reduction Act is good for the economy and the American people. And every House Republican voted against it. Inflation Reduction Act One Year Anniversary: Price of insulin…

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