Jonathan Turley likens blue states taxing departing residents to a confused ex-partner refusing to accept reality.
Tax Strategies in High-Tax States Under Scrutiny Jonathan Turley, a law professor at George Washington University, raised concerns recently about aggressive and questionable tax measures emerging from high-tax states, particularly those run by Democrats. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a new tax aimed at wealthy individuals who own property in the city but […]
Republicans blame California and New York, run by Democrats, for taxing tips
Four states, led by Democrats, have been criticized by Republicans for not following President Donald Trump’s policy on taxing tips and overtime. Specifically, California, New York, and Illinois continue taxing these earnings, defying Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. In a somewhat different approach, Colorado is set to require taxpayers to report federally deducted amounts […]
Hochul suggests taxing second homes in NYC valued at over $5 million.
New York’s Proposed Tax on Second Homes Governor Kathy Hochul is considering a new tax aimed at high-end property owners in New York City. This proposal would target those who own second homes valued at over $5 million—essentially focusing on the wealthiest residents. Hochul stated, “If you can afford a multimillion-dollar second home in New […]
Mamdani misses Bernie Sanders’ Bronx rally focused on taxing the wealthy as conflicts over progressive legislation rise with Gov. Hochul.
Large Turnout for “Tax the Rich” Rally in the Bronx A substantial number of left-leaning supporters gathered for a “Tax the Rich” rally featuring Senator Bernie Sanders in the Bronx on Sunday. Interestingly, Mayor Zoran Mamdani didn’t participate, as he navigates a complex relationship with Governor Hochul regarding tax policies. Over 1,000 attendees filled the […]
Zohran Mamdani’s DSA friends advocate for taxing the wealthy in Albany — but it’s not only millionaires who will feel the burden.
There’s a push for taxing higher earners, but it’s a bit complicated. Mayor Zoran Mamdani has advocated for increased taxes on individuals earning $1 million annually. Yet, his fellow members of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are considering more extensive measures that could impact many married couples in New York. The DSA is organizing […]
Mamdani advocates for dissolving the NYPD protest unit and taxing the wealthiest New Yorkers.
Mayor Mamdani Calls for Disbanding NYPD Protest Unit and Higher Taxes New York City’s Mayor Zoran Mamdani announced on Wednesday that he believes the NYPD’s protest unit should be disbanded. He also suggested that the city’s wealthiest residents should face higher taxes. Democrats had previously committed to disbanding the Strategic Response Group (SRG) by December […]
New York City confronts a $12 billion budget shortfall, reminiscent of the 2008 financial crisis, while Zohran Mamdani advocates for taxing the wealthy in light of this bleak prediction.
New York City’s Budget Deficit Concerns New York City is grappling with a staggering $12 billion budget deficit over the next two years, as noted by the new City Comptroller Mark Levin. He took a stark view of the situation, likening it to the financial crisis of 2008. Mayor Zoran Mamdani wasted no time in […]
Joe Rogan Questions the Impact of Taxing Wealthy Individuals. ‘Will Poor People Benefit From That Money? No, You’ll Just End Up With More Government.’
Joe Rogan Questions Taxation and Government Spending In a recent episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience,” Joe Rogan expressed concerns about where tax money really goes, particularly pointing to issues of government waste. He shared his perspective that the real problem isn’t the wealthy not paying taxes, but rather how the government manages the funds […]
Calls for taxing the wealthy arise as Gov. Hochul speaks at Zohran Mamdani and NY AG Letitia James event
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico It’s definitely Zoh’s moment. Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani made his way to Puerto Rico for the SOMOS political retreat, where he co-hosted a cocktail reception alongside Attorney General Letitia James, who is currently facing her own challenges. This event, held on Thursday, served as a celebration of his recent victory. Governor Kathy […]
Many Americans believe that taxing the wealthy is the most effective method to lower federal debt.
A recent survey indicates that raising income taxes on wealthy Americans is the most favored method for tackling the federal debt. This insight comes from a latest Gallup Poll. Conducted in September, the poll inquired about public support for different approaches to reducing the federal debt, which has surged to over $37 trillion in recent […]