Trump promotes GOP-supported tax reductions for New Yorkers, ‘Mr. SALT’ Mike Lawler
Trump Highlights Tax Cuts in Rockland County On Friday, President Trump visited Rockland County, where he praised Republican tax cuts and commended Rep. Mike Lawler for his efforts in advocating for legislation aimed at helping New Yorkers retain their wealth. Returning to his roots in Queens, Trump discussed an increase in the SALT deduction cap […]
Chip Roy Proposes 25% Tax on Remittances Sent by Illegal Immigrants
New Bill Proposed to Tax Remittances from Illegal Aliens Representative Chip Roy (R-Texas) is set to introduce legislation that would impose a 25% tax on remittances sent by illegal immigrants to their home countries. This proposal expands upon the previous year’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which significantly raised the remittance tax on illegal aliens from […]
The Tax Hike Needed to Prevent Cuts to Social Security Benefits in Under Ten Years
Concerns Over Social Security Benefits and Future Cuts Social Security is a major concern for both workers and retirees these days. A significant worry is what will happen to benefits when the trust fund runs out, which projections suggest could occur as soon as 2032. Yet, there seems to be no clear governmental strategy in […]
Republican bill aims to close OPT tax loophole following discovery of 10,000 fake workers by ICE
Concerns About “Phantom Employees” in Federal Programs The identification of 10,000 so-called “phantom employees” misusing federal work programs has led Republicans to examine the incentives associated with hiring foreign workers, which they argue costs American jobs. Currently, many foreign students and their employers enrolled in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program are not required to […]
Google co-founder invests $500K in campaign against ‘Overpaid CEO Tax’
Sergey Brin’s Political Maneuvering in San Francisco Sergey Brin, the co-founder of Google, has been actively opposing a tax targeting billionaires in California, investing heavily in local politics in San Francisco. Although Brin has relocated to a tax-free estate in Nevada, right by Lake Tahoe, that hasn’t deterred him from contributing $500,000 to a committee […]
Trump family and businesses protected from upcoming tax audits in $1.7 billion agreement
President Trump, along with his family and businesses, will not face any ongoing tax audits due to a recent settlement with the Justice Department. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche put his signature on this provision on Tuesday, while the $1.7 billion fund aimed at preventing the weaponization of government was enacted the day before. This […]
Trump and Lawler to promote SALT tax deduction during New York visit on Friday
Trump to Campaign for Lawler in New York President Trump is set to return to his home state of New York this Friday, where he’ll be campaigning for Rep. Mike Lawler, who’s considered one of the most vulnerable House Republicans in the nation. The event, taking place at Rockland Community College, will spotlight issues like […]
LA Council agrees on new Olympic wage deal after business tax backlash
Los Angeles Minimum Wage Update Los Angeles’ ongoing dispute over minimum wage hit a critical point on Tuesday when the City Council voted to postpone plans to raise the wage to $30 an hour. The revised proposal passed with an 11-4 vote, which delays the initial aim of reaching that wage for hotel and airport […]
New agreement stops IRS from looking into Trump and his family’s previous tax matters.
IRS Unable to Pursue Claims Against Trump According to a recent update added to the Justice Department’s settlement with President Trump, the Internal Revenue Service cannot pursue any claims against him, his family, or his businesses related to previous tax issues. This was revealed on Tuesday as part of efforts to resolve a significant $10 […]
Spanish Court Clears Shakira of Tax Fraud Charges and Mandates Refund of $64M Fine
Shakira Cleared of Tax Evasion by Spanish High Court On Monday, Spain’s High Court acquitted Colombian pop icon Shakira of tax evasion charges, annulling a hefty fine of nearly $64 million that had been imposed on her and mandating that she repay the full amount along with interest. This decision concludes an eight-year legal struggle […]