CENTER STAGE: Five Crucial Tax Questions for Joe Biden

The American people deserve answers

Andrew Stiles
September 29, 2020 4:00 PM

President Donald Trump and former vice president Joe Biden will square off in Cleveland on Tuesday in the first presidential debate. They will discuss a number of issues, including whether or not Biden is under the influence of performance-enhancing drugs, and why his campaign refused to submit to an earpiece inspection.

Maine Democrat’s Family Business Failed to Pay $57K In Taxes

County issued 77 tax liens against Sara Gideon's family development company

Yuichiro Kakutani
August 27, 2020 4:59 AM

Maine Senate Democratic candidate Sara Gideon's family business failed to pay more than $57,000 in local property taxes, according to state records.

Calif. Dems’ Taxes on Millionaires Could Spell Disaster in Golden State

Progressive agenda could drive wealthy and businesses to flee, expert warns

Charles Fain Lehman
August 20, 2020 4:30 PM

Facing a massive coronavirus-induced deficit, Democrats in the California legislature are weighing a suite of new taxes on top earners, including a first-of-its-kind wealth tax and the highest top rates in the nation.

Seattle to Hire ‘Social Justice’ Advocates for Administrative Roles

Library, utilities administrators with six-figure salaries will work to advance "racial and social justice"

Alana Goodman
July 15, 2020 5:00 AM

The city of Seattle is hiring "social justice" advocates to staff its administrative offices—and unlike private sector jobs, these positions aren’t subject to the city’s new tax on six-figure salaries.

Virginia Dems to Raise Gas Tax by 10 Cents a Gallon

Graham Piro
March 6, 2020 3:35 PM

Virginia Democrats agreed to a deal raising gas taxes in the state by a total of 10 cents over the next two years, a move party leadership said would give people "more time with their families."

2020 Dem Plans Reflect Party of the ‘Professional Class’

New report argues debt forgiveness, Medicare for All help the rich, not the poor

Charles Fain Lehman
February 28, 2020 5:00 AM

Although backed by redistributionist rhetoric, many programs pushed by 2020 Democrats would primarily benefit highly educated professionals, often at the expense of the bottom fifth of earners, a new report released by the conservative Manhattan Institute concludes.

FedEx CEO Calls Out New York Times for ‘Distorted’ Reporting

Andrew Kugle
November 18, 2019 12:40 PM

FedEx CEO Fred Smith slammed the New York Times over a story about his company's tax bill in a statement released Sunday night.

Study: 2020 Dem Tax Hikes Could Eliminate 413,000 Jobs

Yuichiro Kakutani
November 18, 2019 10:10 AM

The tax hikes endorsed by many Democratic presidential candidates will eliminate up to 413,000 jobs, according to a new analysis.

WaPo: Warren Hides Wealth Tax Costs in New Ad

Elizabeth Matamoros
November 15, 2019 4:55 PM

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D., Mass.) will tax the wealthy at triple the rate she advertises, according to a Washington Post fact check.

BEASTMODE: Billionaire Lloyd Blankfein Says Maybe Tribalism Is in Warren’s DNA

Washington Free Beacon Staff
November 14, 2019 3:45 PM

Billionaire and former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein criticized Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D., Mass.) on Thursday with a dig at her embarrassing attempt to prove her Native American heritage.