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Thursday, February 20, 2014

Taxes

News                                                                                                                             
CNN Money | 4 ways the rich will pay more this tax season
Thanks to the fiscal cliff deal and the Affordable Care Act, the top 1% of taxpayers - and many in the top 3% as well - will have to pay a bigger tax bill come April 15.

Econ Comments & Analysis                                                                                            
Politico | Dave Camp defies skeptics, plans tax bill next week
Defying skepticism from Republican leaders, Camp plans to release a major plan to rewrite the tax code next week, according to an email obtained by POLITICO.
Mercatus | And the Winner of the 'Worst Tax Policy' Oscar Is ...
The Academy Awards are nearly upon us, and that means long-winded acceptance speeches from actors and directors, filled with thanks for all the people who have helped them along the way. Listen closely to those speeches. Because they should really be thanking you.
Heritage Foundation | The Proper Tax Treatment of Interest
Treating interest properly in the tax code is essential to maintaining neutrality. Neutrality should be the guiding principle of tax reform. It holds that taxes should not influence—positively or negatively—the economic decisions of families, investors, entrepreneurs, or businesses. A neutral tax code is the most conducive to economic growth.