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The Worst Tax Policy Idea of 2015
Our nomination for the worst tax policy idea of 2015 goes to Alaska Governor Bill Walker for his proposal to reestablish the state’s personal income tax. This proposal would turn back the clock 35 years on economic development in the state and would cause significant harm to Alaska’s economic outlook. Alaska faces a $3.5 billion budget gap due to declining oil prices and years of overspending. While there may be tough choices ahead to put Alaska on the path back to balanced budgets and a healthy economy, a personal income tax will only add to the fiscal challenges for Alaska’s hardworking taxpayers.
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Jonathan Williams Talks Charitable Giving vs. Tax Scrooges with Heartland
Jonathan Williams, ALEC Vice President of the Center for State Fiscal Reform, got into the Christmas spirit of giving through a conversation about the ALEC report on how tax policy affects charitable giving with Jesse Hathaway, Managing…
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Stopping Discriminatory Taxation of Internet Access
While the gridlock in Washington, D.C. continues to frustrate many Americans, federal policymakers have a golden opportunity to send hardworking American taxpayers an important victory during this holiday season. Congress…