Robert D Flach, the internet’s “Wandering Tax Pro“, writes: If I ruled the world, or at least had a voice in rewriting the Tax Code,
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Hey Congress, Why Don’t You…? Simplify The Tax Code
Frank Siler writes: All members of Congress should be forced to do their taxes with pencil, paper, and IRS instructions. I am hopeful they would
Read MoreHey Congress, Why Don’t You…? Audit Every Year
Sheila Billingsley writes: I have a controversial suggestion for Congress: audit tax returns every year. I prepare tax returns for a large tax company. One
Read MoreHey Congress, Why Don’t You…? Flat Tax.
Beth S. writes: Two words: flat tax.
Read MoreHey Congress, Why Don’t You…? Eliminate Benefits For Having Kids
David Smith writes: If I could make one change in the tax code, I would eliminate any benefits for having children. I chose to be
Read MoreHey Congress, Why Don’t You…? Gay Marriage
Gideon Alper, who publishes the Gay Couples Law Blog, which discusses new developments in same-sex family law and estate planning, writes: The IRS should recognize
Read MoreHey Congress, Why Don’t You…? Fix The AMT
Eric Satterley writes: An immediate need is to change the alternative minimum tax recapture law. On stock options you were forced to pay the alternative
Read MoreHey Congress, Why Don’t You…? Estate Tax & Dividends
Scott Lovingood writes: Two specifics that should be addressed immediately. Stop double taxation 1) Eliminate the estate tax. You pay taxes on everything you make
Read MoreHey Congress, Why Don’t You…? Tax Bad Behaviors
Donna Peeples writes: I have seen a lot of articles in the paper about taxing sodas and foods that are bad for you. I say,
Read MoreHey Congress, Why Don’t You…? Explain Our Taxes
Philip Miles, an attorney in Central PA and author of the employment law blog Lawffice Space, writes: Who the heck is FICA? In an early
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