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There is Almost No Excuse: Vote Today

by Flexo on November 4, 2008. Economy 7 comments.

If you do anything else today (and you live in the United States), make sure you find your polling location and vote. While the outcome of today’s presidential election may seem like a foregone conclusion, keep in mind that there are many other important issues and races that are in need of your vote. I will ... Continue reading this article…

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McCain vs. Obama: Your Future Tax Bill

by Flexo on June 12, 2008. Taxes 17 comments.

The nonpartisan Tax Policy Center released a report yesterday that explains in detail the effect that a McCain presidency and an Obama presidency would have on the tax bill for American households. The data are stratified by income range and reflect a wide difference in stated policy between the two candidates. In addition to making ... Continue reading this article…

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The Candidates’ Income Tax Plans: Republicans

by Flexo on December 13, 2007. Taxes 22 comments.

I started taking a look at the proposals for revision of the income tax code being tossed around by the latest presidential candidates yesterday. The Democrats are in favor of continuing the Bush administration’s tax cuts, but only for certain individuals. They also support a number of tax cuts that I’ll write about ... Continue reading this article…

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The Candidates’ Income Tax Plans: Democrats

by Flexo on December 12, 2007. Taxes 2 comments.

Now that we’ve looked inside the financial reports of the major candidates for President of the United States, let’s take a look at the Democrats’ plans for reworking the income tax system if elected. They are as one would predict, very similar. Hillary Clinton wants to eliminate the “Bush tax cuts” for those earning more ... Continue reading this article…

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