Last night, the elections signaled a power shift in Congress. With Republicans controlling both houses, does that mean tax reform is on the way? Here’s why, historically, it’s not control of Congress that matters: it’s something else.
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House Considers Vote On Budget Tonight (Psst: Don't Get Your Hopes Up)
Lots going on in D.C. today so let me catch you up to speed. The Democratic Senate reached a compromise on the budget deal in
Read MoreHouse Votes To Extend Tax Cuts, Accomplishes Nothing
The House of Representatives voted today to extend existing tax cuts (as of today, I’m adding the term “so-called Bush tax cuts” to the list
Read MoreTax Talk 2012: Buddy Roemer
With the Florida primary just days away, the race for the Republican nomination feels like it could be anyone’s game. The state of the economy
Read MoreQuelle Horreur! Mitt Romney Pays About 15% Tax Rate
Under growing pressure from other GOP candidates, GOP presidential hopeful and frontrunner Mitt Romney has released some limited information about his finances this week. It
Read MoreGOP Links Payroll Tax Cuts To Pipeline Approval
Here’s why people really hate Congress: these days, it’s all shenanigans. It’s not “what can I do for you?” so much as “what can I
Read MoreCain’s 9-9-9 Tax Plan Continues To Attract Interest
You just can’t fault a guy for talking up pizza during a good debate – especially when that guy is former Godfather’s Pizza CEO and
Read MoreNew Jersey's Christie Entering Presidential Race?
Is New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) about to throw his hat into the race for the GOP nomination for President? It sure looks like
Read MoreBlack Friday, Indeed, For Congress: Vote Looming
Democratic leaders met this week to talk turkey and decided on two things: A vote on the Bush tax cuts won’t happen until after Thanksgiving;
Read MoreTax Talk 2010: Randy Hultgren
Our next installment of Tax Talk 2010 features Randy Hultgren, the Republican candidate for Congress in the 14th Congressional District of Illinois. I emailed Mr.
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