Tax Opinion

General Democratic Viewpoints on Taxes

September 12, 2012

Taxes impact everyone, every day, and are thus among the most discussed governmental policy matters in the United States, from K Street to Main Street.  Given the importance… Read More

Carried Interest and the Debate Over Tax Rates

July 2, 2012

The subject of tax rates on what is known as “carried interest” has been the subject of vigorous debate for a number of years but the news during… Read More

Mitt Romney & Ron Paul: Historic Overview of Their Views on Taxes

January 25, 2012

Because taxes can significantly impact the economy by changing the cash flow available to both individuals and businesses, a presidential candidate's view on taxes has become an increasingly… Read More

Ever Hear of the Inflation Tax – Your Taxes Could be Raised Indirectly

October 26, 2010

There is little doubt that we are a country in trouble, despite the fact that the government may try to convince us otherwise. American consumers are finally waking… Read More

2010 is the Year to Die: Understanding Changes to the Estate Tax

August 19, 2010

If you got a lot of cash, this may be your year to kick the bucket. 2010 is a year in which Congress has permitted the estate tax… Read More

Healthcare Bill Disaster: Send 1099s to Everyone

July 15, 2010

The IRS 1099-Misc form has always been used to track payments made from one company to either an individual or another company that are not salary-based.  If you… Read More

Having Trouble Paying Your Installment Agreement with the IRS?

July 9, 2010

So, you've entered into an installment agreement with the IRS and now realize that you are unable to pay, what do you do? First off, don't panic or become… Read More

Why the State Corporate Income Tax Should be Eliminated

July 6, 2010

Ronald Reagan once proposed eliminating the federal corporate income tax. That was in 1983 and the same issue has been brought back to the table; however it doesn’t… Read More

How the FTC Wants To Tax and Subsidize Journalism

July 1, 2010

Journalism is not what it used to be and the Federal Trade Commission is exploring ways to reinvent the craft. The FTC proposed that the US government should… Read More

Increasing Rate of IRS Threats Spurred by Plane Crash?

March 23, 2010

Last year threats on the IRS have increased and in the past few weeks the IRS has been receiving threats at an increasing rate. The National Treasury Employees… Read More