Taxes
House Passes Bill to Extend Parts of TCJA
The tax package extends and reforms several provisions that would increase business investment and economic growth.
IRS Errs in Moving its Own Tax Preparation System Forward
The Direct File program is another step in the IRS expanding its authority.
Citizens Against Government Waste Names Gov. Glenn Youngkin January 2024 Porker of the Month
Gov. Youngkin has agreed to spend hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars on a new mega sports complex.
The IRS Moves Ahead With Confusing and Burdensome 1099-K Form
Restoring the previous 1099-K threshold would save taxpayers from unnecessary paperwork and greater confusion.
CCAGW Celebrates a Year of Victories
2023 saw Council for Citizens Against Government Waste secure another round of legislative wins in Congress and the states
Council for Citizens Against Government Waste State Ballot Measure Guide
CCAGW has taken a position on six measures on state ballots this November.
IRS Survey on Tax Preparation Software Misleads Taxpayers
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration finds fault with design and results of IRS's new direct file system survey.
Taxpayer Tricks and Treats for Halloween 2023
CAGW's 24th annual compilation of its hair-raising, harrowing, and horrifying Taxpayer Tricks and Treats is a scary read.
CA Legislature and Gov. Newsom Should Reject Raising Taxes to Subsidize Strikers
SB 799 would extend unemployment benefits to workers on strike, delay the state's debt repayment, and raise payroll tax rates.
Congress Should Permanently Maintain Higher 1099-K Reporting Requirements
A higher 1099-K threshold would protect taxpayers from higher taxes, more audits, and complicated paperwork.
Increased PFC Fees Would Harm Consumers
Raising the PFC fee is unnecessary and will lead to higher ticket prices for consumers.
Taxpayers Do Not Get Everything They Want But They Get What They Need
The Fiscal Responsibility Act is what taxpayers need and will lead to more of what they want to reduce wasteful spending.