Sarah Feldpausch
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IRS “Courtesy Disconnects” Cause Tax Day Rage
Enraged taxpayers racing to beat the filing deadline took to Twitter to express their frustration after patiently waiting on hold with the IRS help line, only to be suddenly hung up on by the agency. “The IRS phone line is literally impossible to get through to talk to a human. When it comes down to one or two options both get me hung up on,” said one aspiring filer. “@IRS install more… → Read More
438,000 New York Families Face Tax Hike Under Hillary’s College Plan
Hillary Clinton’s proposed “New College Compact” is estimated by her campaign to cost $350 billion over ten years. According to the Clinton campaign, every cent of the $350 billion will come from tax increases on the American people. A review of the proposal by Americans for Tax Reform shows that as many as 438,000 New York households will be stuck with a higher tax bill. The $350 billion tax… → Read More
Hillary Threatens the Future of Independent Contractors
A Hillary Clinton presidency would destroy the future of innovation and freedom of independent contractors that grow the economy. CNBC’s Squawk Box hosted Grover Norquist to discuss the sharing economy, trade, and U.S. competitiveness. Hillary Clinton’s political incentive for “cracking down” on the sharing economy is directly related to control her desire to force union membership. But if the… → Read More
Regulatory Burdens Should be Capped, Tracked and Disclosed
Federal regulations are often used in disguise to increase revenue and burden U.S. businesses. Americans for Tax Reform recently signed a coalition letter to members of Congress urging support for implementing a regulatory cost budget to track these federal regulations. Recognizing the need for reform, House Budget Committee Chairman Tom Price (R-Ga.) included a section on regulatory reform with… → Read More
Obamacare Premiums to Rise by up to 50 Percent in 2016
In his final State of the Union Address, President Obama touted the success of Obamacare in lowering healthcare costs. In reality, the opposite is true – healthcare costs are becoming more and more unaffordable – as shown by recently released data on 2016 Obamacare premiums, compiled by Freedom Partners. Of the 50 states, enrollees in 34 states saw a top increase in premiums of 20% or more. At a… → Read More
Six Years on Obamacare Has Failed to Deliver
Six years ago, President Obama signed Obamacare into law. Since then, Obamacare has placed patients above politics and has failed time and time again to protect the health and wellbeing of Americans across the country. → Read More
IRS Discrimination: Still No Justice
The Capital Research Center recently released a report on the IRS non-profit conservative targeting scandal. The IRS Attacks the Tea Party highlights Lois Lerner’s corrupt behavior. Current agency chief John Koskinen’s aid in covering the targeting scandal has only furthered the agency from accountability. The report reminds us of the scandal: “Before examining the role that those left-wing… → Read More
Three Bernie Proposals: The Taxpayer’s Reaction
The Democratic debate last night proved that support for Bernie Sanders’ tax proposals must come from his charm—not an actual analysis. Applauding proceeded his remarks on some of the largest tax increases in American history: SANDERS: My program, making public colleges and universities tuition free, allowing people with debt to refinance at the lowest possible interest rates is a fairly… → Read More
Bringing the U.S. Tax System into the 21st Century will Stop Inversions
The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing last week on the international tax competition in 2016. Various distinguished witnesses revealed severe consequences on small businesses and community structures when a corporation moves overseas. Under the present global tax laws, American businesses are not able to compete in the global economy. The problems with double taxation and corporate… → Read More
Hillary’s Approach to The Second Amendment: A National Sales Tax on Guns
C-SPAN Washington Journal hosted ATR President Grover Norquist this week to discuss a number of issues including President Obama’s fiscal year 2017 budget proposal and tax reform plans from the 2016 presidential candidates. Focusing in on Hillary Clinton’s proposals, Grover illuminates her support of a 25 percent national sales tax on guns. Clinton was asked by then-Sen. Bill Bradley (D-N.J.) if… → Read More
Five Reasons to Impeach IRS Chief John Koskinen
Taxpayers deserve a transparent, accountable government, starting with Commissioner John Koskinen’s complacency in uncovering the truth in the Lois Lerner conservative targeting scandal. The agency has continually displayed extraordinary lack of responsibility. Koskinen has also proven to be incapable of correctly handling taxpayer dollars, protecting them from identity theft, fraud, and even… → Read More
Government Illegally Diverts Billions to Obamacare Reinsurance Slush Fund
In a late Friday afternoon news dump before the President’s day holiday weekend, the Obama administration announced that it would pay out $7.7 billion to Obamacare insurers through the reinsurance program – including $1.7 billion in illegal payments. In all, the administration has unlawfully funneled $3.5 billion into this program. For 2015 Obamacare reinsurance, the administration will pay out… → Read More
Grover Norquist Show: Huge Victory as WV Becomes a Right-to-Work State
West Virginia recently became the 26th state to adopt the Right-to-Work statute. → Read More
Cam Newton Takes a Tax Sack After the Super Bowl
As the Super Bowl weekend excitement fades and the Panthers have left California with a loss, at least one player takes a second hit. Since out-of-state athletes are levied with the ‘Jock Tax’, Cam Newton will pay $101,360 on his bonus of $51,000- effectively making his loss one championship ring and roughly $50,000. → Read More
Report Finds Half of Minnesota’s Obamacare Enrollees Were Ineligible for Program
A recent auditor’s report examining Minnesota’s Obamacare exchange, known as MNsure, found the system was enrolling more than a hundred thousand Minnesotans who were ineligible for the program. The report estimated as many as 132,140 individuals were not eligible for the program they had enrolled in and up to 107,870 individuals were not eligible for ANY program. → Read More
Hillary’s “Free College” Plan May Increase Taxes On Over 21,000 New Hampshire Families
Hillary Clinton’s proposed “New College Compact” is estimated by her campaign to cost $350 billion over ten years. Where will the money come from? According to the Clinton campaign, every cent of the $350 billion will come from tax increases on the American people. A review of the proposal by Americans for Tax Reform shows that as many as 21,330 New Hampshire households will be stuck with a… → Read More