Tag: taxes
Reign in the ‘recklessness of Wall Street:’ Bernie Sanders and Barbara...
"It is long past time for Congress to rein in the recklessness of Wall Street billionaires and build an economy that works for all Americans."
Intuit CEO in internal video: Hiding free TurboTax was in ‘best...
After we revealed that Intuit had hidden its Free File product from search engines, the company changed its code. This was done after April 15, so it was too late for many people who could have filed for free.
The income inequality crisis: Why we need a wealth tax
Not only would a wealth tax raise revenue and help bring the economy back into balance, but it would also protect our democracy by reducing the influence of the super-rich on our political system.
Billion dollar loser: NYT report on Trump’s taxes & massive losses...
“Almost every two cents of every dollar reported as losses one year, by everyone in the United States, were recorded by Donald Trump.”
Data defies Trump’s claims that refugees and asylees burden taxpayers
What is the economic impact of refugees in the near and long term (transition time between needing assistance and adding to the economy)?
How taxpayers covered a $1,000 liquor bill for Trump staffers (and...
A top-shelf, closed-door drinking session. $546-a-night hotel rooms. A special government credit card for Mar-a-Lago. Taxpayers foot the costs – and the president profits.
The secret saga of Trump’s tax cuts
Flip-flops, falsehoods, fantasies – and a 10-minute meeting that locked in trillions of debt.
Here’s how TurboTax just tricked you into paying to file your...
Come along as we try to file our taxes for free on TurboTax!
How the IRS gave up fighting political dark money groups
“There are new loopholes being exploited every day.”
The 12 biggest myths about raising taxes on the rich
So the next time you hear one of these myths, know the truth.
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143 million Americans may be exposed to toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
Millions of Americans face exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water, with new EPA data revealing the extent of contamination and fears of regulatory rollbacks under a Trump administration.
Musk and Ramaswamy’s DOGE: Mass firings, deregulation, and the erosion of federal protections
Critics argue that these plans will erode social safety nets, undermine public services, and disproportionately benefit corporate interests.
Sierra Club sounds alarm, nominee Lee Zeldin ‘unqualified’ to head EPA
“The best-case scenario is that the EPA will lose four years in the fight for the planet. The worst-case scenario should send a shudder down your spine.”
David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...
As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.
House passes bill granting Treasury power to shut down nonprofits without evidence, sparking free...
Legislation dubbed the “nonprofit killer” faces backlash over potential threats to free speech and civil liberties.