Tax Politics

The Politics of Taxes

Reciprocal Tariff Ignorance

President Trump continues to pursue his misguided tariff crusade believing that he is somehow protecting American industries and employment. His latest move, reciprocal tariffs (which he intends to begin April 2), is even worse. Trump has stated that he plans to impose tariffs based on “what they charge us, we charge them,” which is an economically stupid idea. Advocates of this policy like to...

AMT: Is It Necessary?

Unfunded Liabilities vs Raising Taxes

Mr. President, It’s Not A Mandate For Taxes

Obamacare Is A Tax

I was talking to a small business owner the other day. He said it made more sense to "to pay a $2,000 fine than buy $6,000 insurance policy" (per employee, of course). But there is no "fine". It's a "tax". Employers who do not provide the one-size-fits-all,...

Schwartz: Don’t Forget About Obamacare

Class Warfare Won

« Older Entries

Next Entries »