by Michael Hiltzik Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., isn’t alone among politicians in his fondness for the term “Russian roulette,” though he deserves credit for using it consistently: always […]
Tag: taxes
One-third of Americans think life is fair
by Nicholas Goldberg Pollsters in search of headlines often ask pointless questions on mundane subjects and then trumpet the meaningless results. So I was intrigued and suddenly alert when I […]
Time to replace the gas tax
by Karl W. Smith A bipartisan group of senators has proposed indexing the gas tax to inflation. That would be an improvement over the current system, but it wouldn’t fix […]
Don’t let the rich avoid taxes. Strengthen the IRS
by Chuck Collins and Omar Ocampo The Internal Revenue Service is the branch of government Americans most love to hate. Yet strengthening the much-maligned IRS may hold the key to […]
Tax the rich? Here’s what Biden forgets
by Alexis Leondis President Joe Biden proposes to impose steep new taxes on high earnings and lucrative investments to help pay for expanded child care and other social programs. But […]
W.Va. needs American Jobs Plan
President Biden’s infrastructure plan is bold and sweeping — with the price tag to match at a little over $2 trillion. But there’s a lot in there that will benefit […]
Senate approves a fourth version of the personal income tax repeal plan in a squeaker vote; bill returns to House
MORGANTOWN – After more than two hours of debate Wednesday night, the Senate narrowly passed the bill to phase out the personal income tax, with a 18-16 vote. It goes […]
Senate delays action on income tax repeal and budget bills for a day; special session for repeal looks likely
MORGANTOWN – The writing is on the wall for the personal income tax repeal bill – for this session at least. The Senate on Tuesday punted action on passing the […]
Gov. unveils new income tax plan, ‘Justice 4 All,’ at summit
MORGANTOWN – With five days to go in the legislative session, Gov. Jim Justice held a personal income tax repeal summit with legislative leaders Monday, and unveiled a revised plan […]
Rediscovering America: What do you know about our tax system?
by Robert Wyllie “Tax Day,” the filing deadline for individual federal tax returns, is normally April 15, but it was extended this year until May 17. The quiz below, from […]
