William Gifford, MBA, writes: Congress should eliminate the current system altogether. Throw out the federal income tax because it’s too broken to be fixed. In
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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…? 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…? 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…?
A few weeks ago, I asked my readers to chime in… What, I wondered, would you tell Congress that needed to be fixed, changed or
Read MoreCongress Puts Brakes On Health Care Reform
Despite President Obama’s plan to push through a massive health care reform bill before the August break, it will not happen. Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV)
Read MoreHealth Care Plan Leaves Huge Hole In the Budget
In an effort to fund their massive health care plan, members of Congress are scrambling to find revenue. After searching under their car seats and
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