
A university degree was once perceived as the social elevator to a higher net worth. But the Federal Reserve Bank of New York estimates that 40 million Americans have racked up an average of four loans with an outstanding net balance of $29,000 to obtain a college education.
by Chriss W. Street15 Apr 2015, 7:58 PM PST0

Wednesday marks Tax Day in the United States, the day when Americans are obligated to turn in their taxes to the Internal Revenue Service. Normally, you’d expect those who actually, you know, pay taxes to complain about the government robbing them of their livelihood to pay for programs and projects from which they will never benefit. But not anymore.
by Ben Shapiro15 Apr 2015, 2:18 PM PST0

On Tax Day, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) pressed the Obama administration for an update on the criminal investigation into the alleged misconduct of IRS personnel in the handling of conservative organizations’ tax exempt status.
by Caroline May15 Apr 2015, 1:34 PM PST0

With Wednesday marked as Tax Day, many GOP leaders are taking the opportunity to call for tax reform and a fairer tax for all Americans.
by Alex Swoyer15 Apr 2015, 11:15 AM PST0

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), a GOP 2016 presidential candidate, joined Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) to discuss their new tax reform plan at The Heritage Foundation.
by Alex Swoyer15 Apr 2015, 10:31 AM PST0

Given the Internal Revenue Service’s recent bellyaches about supposedly being underfunded — causing the agency to ignore some 60 percent of taxpayer phone calls during tax season — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT) is highlighting some ways the IRS could save cash.
by Caroline May15 Apr 2015, 7:54 AM PST0

There is no excuse for today’s federal tax system. It obstructs wealth-creation and jobs. The only interests it serves well are those of the political class. When they debate among themselves about the proper level of taxation, it’s clear that they think the federal government can tax at any level they want.
by Breitbart News15 Apr 2015, 7:11 AM PST0

On tax day, former HP CEO Carly Fiorina, a likely presidential candidate, took to Facebook to say the current tax system is in need of reform. You deserve to have a tax code that is transparent and fair so that everyone–whether you work for a small business or just want to keep a little more of your own money– has the opportunity to compete and thrive,” said Fiorina.
by Alex Swoyer15 Apr 2015, 6:33 AM PST0