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Mike Lee’s tax credit would add to the ’47 percent’

By Jay Evensen, Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at 8:05 am MST

One year ago, we were hearing a lot about the “47 percent,” the percentage of Americans Mitt Romney said were not paying any federal income taxes. Now, Utah Sen. Mike Lee is pushing a plan to add a federal child … Continue reading»

Categories: Politics, Washington
Tags: Mike Lee, taxes
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Tax burden falls heavily on the rich

By Jay Evensen, Friday, April 12, 2013 at 6:06 pm MST

The United States has the most progressive income tax system in the industrialized world, and the wealthiest 10 percent here pay a greater share of the tax burden than do the wealthiest 10 percent in other nations that are members … Continue reading»

Categories: Washington
Tags: income tax, occupy movement, taxes, wealthy
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Taxes and freedom — you now work for ‘the man’ a little longer

By Jay Evensen, Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 1:54 pm MST

Think you’re done working for “the man.” Oh no, my friend. You’ve got at least another week or two, depending on where you live. Tax Freedom Day this year is April 18 nationwide. That’s the day when the average American … Continue reading»

Categories: Uncategorized, Utah issues, Washington
Tags: budget deficit, freedom, tax, taxes
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On Second Thought for March 25, 2013

By Jay Evensen, Friday, March 22, 2013 at 4:06 pm MST

On Second Thought is a weekly feature that takes a lighthearted look at current events. Casual observers may wonder whether Americans are being redundant by designating a specific month for madness. First it was “fiscal cliff January,” then “sequestration February” … Continue reading»

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Tags: Jokes, march madness, taxes
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Who pays the most taxes?

By Jay Evensen, Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 9:32 am MST

Ever wondered how your state ranks in terms of taxes collected and owed? The Tax Foundation, a nonpartisan, nonprofit Washington-based organization, has released a booklet that breaks it all down. (Access the booklet by clicking here.) Because this blog is … Continue reading»

Categories: Utah issues, Washington
Tags: debt, taxes
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Sales taxes can influence where you live, shop

By Jay Evensen, Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 8:03 am MST

When I was in junior high — way back in the days when I could get only three network stations through my rabbit-ear antennae and a-twitter was the way I felt when the little girl down the street said hi … Continue reading»

Categories: Utah issues
Tags: sales tax, taxes
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Which tax is your favorite?

By Jay Evensen, Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 11:34 am MST

I’ve learned through experience that people tend not to believe me when I tell them they pay more in sales taxes each year than they do in property tax. That’s true in Utah. It’s true in a lot of states, … Continue reading»

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What about those 47 percent Mitt Romney says pay no income tax?

By Jay Evensen, Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 8:00 am MST

Do nearly half of all Americans have no skin in the game when it comes to taxes? As with all things political in an election, there are shades of the truth. Nearly half do not pay any income tax. They … Continue reading»

Categories: Campaign 2012, Washington
Tags: Mitt Romney, taxes
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A tax or a penalty? With Obama, it’s about how you feel

By Jay Evensen, Monday, July 2, 2012 at 4:04 pm MST

So what is it, a penalty or a tax? For many Americans, that’s a stupid question. “Tax” and “penalty” have become synonymous. Chief Justice John Roberts and the Supremes might as well be singing about whether to pronounce neither or … Continue reading»

Categories: Campaign 2012, Washington
Tags: Obamacare, taxes
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Payroll tax cut won’t help the economy

By Jay Evensen, Friday, February 17, 2012 at 11:30 am MST

Here’s a shock – Republicans and Democrats have agreed to extend the temporary payroll tax cut until the end of the year. And in other news, apple pie will retain its status next to motherhood. In politics, it’s all about … Continue reading»

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Tags: taxes
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