Comprehensive tax reform is critical to restore economic growth and international competitiveness. In a wide-ranging policy paper, AFP lays out numerous reforms that Congress should implement to increase simplicity and neutrality, two essential elements of an ideal tax code.
By Casey Given This current legislative session, no less than seven states are considering comprehensive tax reform. As is too often the case, their proposals are a mixed bag of good and bad economic policy. While states like New Mexico and North Carolina ponder pro-growth policies like eliminating all income taxes, they are also considering [...]
It is simply immoral to punish Americans who work hard throughout their lives by confiscating the fruits of their labor when they die. AFP is proud to support the Farmers Against Crippling Taxes Act (H.R. 483).
By Casey Given American workers were shocked to see their paycheck last month, with the federal payroll tax rising to its previous rate of 6.2%. Just when income-earners could have used relief to survive these tough economic times, Washington leaves them with less to support themselves and their families. This negative effect of taxation ripples [...]
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