http://www.heritage.org/static/rss/taxes.xmlTaxes - The Heritage Foundationen-US© Copyright 2013info@heritage.orgRSS Generator {1DF792FB-3FBF-4513-9D5E-E467FE41ED9B}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/taxes-and-health-care-law-the-irs-s-role-in-implementing-obamacareChristopher Jacobs, Christopher JacobsBoth the IRS scandal and Obamacare involve government overreach, massive intrusions, and bureaucrats granted opportunities to abuse their power.Thu, 16 May 2013 16:13:00 -0400{6CC41295-33BE-414E-92F1-E2BCD99DD501}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/net-tax-increase-in-obamas-budget-over-1-trillionCurtis S. Dubay, Curtis DubayPresident Obama claims his budget would cut taxes by $68 billion, but his included tax increases would actually raise taxes by over $1 trillion.Thu, 16 May 2013 15:45:00 -0400{51413643-86D4-490F-9DD4-811849ADA897}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/president-obamas-2014-budget-a-second-term-vision-for-economic-declineThe President’s 2014 budget arrived on April 10, more than two months past its legal deadline of the first Monday in February. In the budget, the President laid out his vision for his second term in office.Thu, 16 May 2013 09:48:00 -0400{19EDB2B4-9966-49BC-B1B0-CED69C3184A6}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2013/5/senate-takes-a-step-toward-the-vatTheodore R. Bromund, Ph.D., Theodore BromundIf the Senate has its way, online sales taxes are coming to a computer near you. The so-called Marketplace Fairness Act sailed through the Senate on Monday by a 69-27 margin. If approved in the House, the act won't just cost you money. It will also put the United States on the road to adopting a European-style national sales tax.Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400{8145A1D2-4C6B-4238-BD29-04BDC35B61E8}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2013/4/delete-the-internet-taxEdwin J. Feulner, Ph.D., Edwin FeulnerDo you do at least some of your shopping online? If you’re like most Americans, the answer is “yes.” This leads to my next question: Would you like to pay more for the items you buy?Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400{EC177AC4-BF09-404B-B4A8-30F23DF80E18}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2013/4/internet-taxation-fair-or-foulJames L. Gattuso, James GattusoAs a general rule, whenever one hears members of Congress talking about "fairness," you should hold on tight to your wallet.Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400{A24EE958-7D5A-41B2-8E43-E83E9F0C3B6F}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/04/the-dos-and-donts-of-tax-reformCurtis S. Dubay, Curtis DubayTax reform should lower individual and corporate income tax rates, avoid tax hikes, and foster economic growth.Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:31:00 -0400{5932CA96-820C-45C4-9C40-FB519C9C7CC0}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/03/senate-budget-tax-plan-murray-s-tax-increases-trade-economic-growth-for-revenueRea S. Hederman, Jr., John L. Ligon, Rea Hederman, John LigonThe Senate budget would result in $1.4 trillion less in total economic output and 853,000 fewer jobs over the 10-year forecast period.Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:10:00 -0400{48B91826-28BB-46BC-B10D-A6908A549037}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/03/spending-cuts-are-better-than-tax-increasesSalim Furth, Ph.D., Salim FurthMultiple recent studies have concluded that spending cuts will lead to better economic growth in the future than tax increases.Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:13:00 -0500{D2833755-C4D9-4843-8633-2A1580FE759A}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/02/bush-tax-cuts-explained-facts-costs-tax-rates-chartsCurtis S. Dubay, Curtis DubayInterested in learning more about Bush tax cuts? Learn more about the Bush era tax cuts through charts, facts & in-depth analysis.Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:35:00 -0500{8550EA64-703A-4FB3-9311-A519B9988E2A}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2013/1/coveting-the-golden-gooseEdwin J. Feulner, Ph.D., Edwin FeulnerAre tax hikes on the way? Some federal lawmakers hope so. “It’s a great opportunity to get us some more revenue,” Sen. Charles E. Schumer, New York Democrat, recently said of the upcoming debate over the federal budget.Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500{F6E88B09-2B0E-45CE-9BD4-5463D798B4B3}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/01/energy-tax-credits-impact-of-energy-freedom-and-economic-prosperityNicolas Loris, Nicolas LorisRemoving the targeted tax credits for all energy sources and broadly lowering the tax rate would create a more market-based energy economy.Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:49:00 -0500{77B9E15A-30AB-45D5-B114-5B826EA9FD8F}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/01/fiscal-cliff-deal-added-47-billion-in-spendingPatrick Louis Knudsen, Patrick Louis KnudsenFar from “balanced,” the fiscal cliff deal actually increases spending and sets Congress up for another fight two months from now.Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:40:00 -0500{66D93E08-36F1-4723-96A5-9E598D6D11CA}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/01/fiscal-cliff-deal-how-it-will-affect-taxpayers-and-the-economyCurtis S. Dubay, Curtis DubayThe fiscal cliff deal may have locked in the marginal tax rate for middle-class families, but it included multiple, permanent, tax increases.Wed, 09 Jan 2013 12:54:00 -0500{B49B47D9-D91F-4619-A63C-84D389D11B7F}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/01/effective-marginal-tax-rates-for-low-income-workers-are-highSalim Furth, Ph.D., Salim FurthThe effects of taxation and government benefits are severe among low-income workers.Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:27:00 -0500{45D87957-D035-4515-B908-53B1A0924C46}http://www.heritage.org/multimedia/video/2012/12/dubay-special-report-med-device-taxCurtis Dubay, Curtis S. DubaySenior Policy Analyst Curtis Dubay discusses the possibility of additional taxes on medical devices on Fox News' Special Report. Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500{956202F8-B955-4635-BB87-50302F27D367}http://www.heritage.org/multimedia/video/2012/12/dubay-fox-and-friends-taxesCurtis Dubay, Curtis S. DubaySenior Policy Analyst Curtis Dubay discusses how France has thrown out their plan to tax the rich on Fox News' Fox and Friends. Sun, 30 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500{FF7A160E-E6DF-4AF6-805A-34CAF0DD9A70}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/12/the-economic-and-fiscal-effects-of-the-obama-tax-planWilliam W. Beach, John L. Ligon, Guinevere Nell, William Beach, John Ligon, Guinevere NellOn January 1, 2013, the Bush tax cuts will expire and other new taxes that congressional leaders have recognized would damage the economy will take effect. President Barack Obama’s proposal to increase taxes on only “high-income earners” would also be economically destructive.Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:37:00 -0500{216FD3BD-8E94-4E89-9380-9498649EA3BB}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/12/saving-the-american-dream-the-fiscal-cliff-and-beyondAlison Acosta Fraser, William W. Beach, Stuart M. Butler, Ph.D., Alison Acosta Fraser, William Beach, Stuart ButlerThe fiscal cliff can be avoided. The key to avoiding this and future fiscal calamities is reform of the mandatory spending programs, from welfare to Social Security, that currently drive federal deficits.Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:52:00 -0500{8E6B2215-A40A-4140-9224-72CC67B2E2F2}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/11/what-is-in-the-fiscal-cliffRomina Boccia, James Sherk, Katie Tubb, Romina Boccia, James Sherk, Katie TubbRather than try for some grand bargain, lawmakers should simply steer clear of the fiscal cliff.Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:38:00 -0500