🌎 Discussion: Taxes and Taxation

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Bluesky

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He Leaked Trump’s Tax Returns. Will Biden Protect Him?

Tax experts say IRS whistleblower Charles Littlejohn’s leaks provided a public service — and fear Trump will take retribution.

theintercept.com

 

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They just hate poor people.

 

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Johnson says no cuts to Social Security and Medicare to fund Trump's agenda

House Speaker Mike Johnson said cuts to Social Security and Medicare won't be part of the legislative plan being worked out to fund President-elect Donald Trump's agenda.

abcnews.go.com

 

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They just hate poor people.

Which is weird, since most of the people that vote Republican on any given year happen to be poor people.

 

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They only care about the rich. At the same time they want to remove all veteran benefits. So much for supporting patriots.

 

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Trump Allies Launch $20 Million Effort to Convince Working Class to Back Tax Scam 2.0 | Common Dreams

"Don't be fooled: What this Koch-backed group is really only after is protecting tax cuts for wealthy people like me," said the chair of the Patriotic Millionaires.

www.commondreams.org

 

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Targeting Vulnerable Republicans, Campaign Demands 'Hands Off Medicaid' in Spending Cut Talks | Common Dreams

GOP is considering $4 trillion in tax cuts, benefiting the wealthy. Protect Our Care fights to keep Medicaid cuts out of budget talks. Will Republicans stand up for their constituents or prioritize tax cuts for the rich? Join the $10 million campaign to say "Hands Off Medicaid!" #ProtectMedicaid

www.commondreams.org

 

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Jamie Dimon on Trump tariffs: 'Get over it'

The JP Morgan boss said they are ultimately good for national security.

www.nbcnews.com

 

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Watchdogs Argue 'Narrow Profit Interests' Drive Corporate Tax Debate in US | Common Dreams

"It is the American people who lose when corporations succeed in keeping their taxes low," according to the report's authors.

www.commondreams.org

 

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Paying for Trump's tax cuts could lead to big changes for taxpayers. Here's what could be in store.

Republican lawmakers are floating a range of ideas to pay for an extension of President Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

www.cbsnews.com

 

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Paying for Trump's tax cuts could lead to big changes for taxpayers. Here's what could be in store.

Republican lawmakers are floating a range of ideas to pay for an extension of President Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

www.cbsnews.com

Yeah, lots of ideas and most of them are bad.

 

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Trump leans into his pledge to eliminate taxes on tips at a Las Vegas rally

President Donald Trump is crowing about his campaign pledge to eliminate taxes on tips. But at a Las Vegas rally Saturday, he stopped well short of offering details for making the slogan a reality.

apnews.com

 

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So the money wonks can keep all of their commissions. It was never about the little people.

 

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Anyone with two working brain cells already knew this. It's not like Trump cares about groceries.

 

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Yeah, cuz who needs roads, police, the military. I suppose that stuff is just free.

 

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Canada and Mexico can avoid tariffs before Saturday’s deadline, says Trump’s commerce pick

Howard Lutnick testified at his US Senate confirmation hearing for his nomination to head commerce department

www.theguardian.com

 

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Russell Vought, the Man Behind Trump’s Budget Freeze

Russell Vought, Trump’s nominee for budget chief, has a plan: cut taxes for the wealthy, eliminate regulations on corporate power, and slash spending on government programs the rest of the country depends on.

jacobin.com

 

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Russell Vought, the Man Behind Trump’s Budget Freeze

Russell Vought, Trump’s nominee for budget chief, has a plan: cut taxes for the wealthy, eliminate regulations on corporate power, and slash spending on government programs the rest of the country depends on.

jacobin.com

All for the rich, screw the little guy.