Tax Reform ATR believes that all consumed income should be taxed one time, at one low and flat rate. Link
IRS tax return preparation invites a conflict of interest: http://t.co/oKvpIofu7Y
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These destructive #Obamacare tax hikes will soon be implemented: http://t.co/opFkyf1guJ
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"Saying the Marketplace Fairness Act is fair is like saying the Affordable Care Act makes health care affordable" -@MarshaBlackburn
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"I can't believe #Obamacare led to higher health care costs," said no economist ever: http://t.co/J6dfnKqFYZ
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#Obamacare's 10% tanning tax hits salon owners and customers, most of which are women: http://t.co/dJuaGAT9LE
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Groups who advocated for the IRS to prepare tax returns sure look foolish these days: http://t.co/oKvpIofu7Y
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"We don't need the federal government mandating additional taxes..." -@MarshaBlackburn on MFA: http://t.co/lAuLJtr5t3 #NoNetTax
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Health insurers and businesses are already feeling the iron-clad grip of regulations in #Obamacare: http://t.co/J6dfnKqFYZ
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Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell Signs Largest Tax Hike in Virginia History into Law http://t.co/Qd6KOFfaPv
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Under #Obamacare, mothers have had a tougher time purchasing non-prescription, over-the-counter medicine: http://t.co/dJuaGAT9LE
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A stop-gap budget passed by the Pennsylvania House and Senate yesterday is expected to be signed by Governor Ed Rendell (D-PA) sometime today. As the new fiscal year enters its second month, Pennsylvania lawmakers remain unable to reach a complete spending package that addresses the state's $3.25 billion deficit.
Rendell has remained insistent upon his calls for a $1.6 billion personal income tax increase. However, House Democratic leadership announced this week that Rendell's personal income tax increase is now off the table. That's a good thing seeing as the 16% income tax hike that Rendell wants would result in a loss nearly 24,000 jobs according to analysis by the Beacon Hill Institute.
Pennsylvania legislators must now go back to the drawing board. It's uncertain where things will go from here. Rendell insists that he still wants $1.6 billion in new revenue however he can get it. Senate Republicans, who hold a 30-20 majority in that chamber, remain steadfast against any tax increases.
Smart money is on Pennsylvania lawmakers spending a long, hot summer in Harrisburg.
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