Will Democrats Finally Pay Attention to the National Debt?
Debatably the most important power delegated to Congress is its power of the purse. However, it never uses this power correctly. This week, the United States’ national debt surpassed…
In Any Congress, Principles Must Come Before Party
Limited government conservatives remain disgruntled in Congress, both when in the majority and when in the minority. Republicans campaign on shrinking government, lowering taxes, embracing free markets, and upholding the…
Here’s What’s in the Final Version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
On December 15, the House and Senate negotiators, known as a conference committee, released a conference report for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, H.R. 1. The report outlines…
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: House and Senate Have to Resolve Key Differences
The Senate passed its version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, H.R. 1, on December 2. On December 4, the House moved to enter into a conference committee with…
How Tax Brackets Work
Where is the dirty and complicated nature of the swamp more apparent than in filing taxes? It’s why accountants can make millions simply by understanding the complex rules of taxes.
Let’s STOP the Grim Reaper from Enforcing Equality
Masked as “helping the poor,” the left is on a crusade for equality of outcome. Stripped from the Marxist playbook of class warfare, equality of outcome has become their chief…
FreedomWorks Visits Pittsburgh
On October 15th, FreedomWorks was honored to be a part of Republican Committees of Jefferson Hills and Pleasant Hills 2018 and Beyond luncheon in Pittsburgh, PA. There were 85+…
Capitol Hill Update: October 23, 2017
The House and Senate are in session this week.
It’s Crunch Time in the Senate on the Tax Reform Budget Resolution
Coming off a week-long recess and without any significant legislative victories this year, the pressure is on the Senate this week to pass the FY 2018 budget resolution, S.Con.Res.
State and Local Tax Deduction To End Under New GOP Tax Framework
Americans like their tax deductions, but mainly because the tax rate to begin with is too high. This same principle holds for the state and local tax (SALT) deduction currently…