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.
Calif. 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.
New York Should Reject a Tobacco Tax Increase
New York’s proposed tobacco tax increases would do more harm than good.
A Not So Merry Present from Congress
Just in time for the holidays, Congress passes a $1.7 trillion spending package for FY 2023.
GAO Report Highlights Need for Uniform Remote Sales Tax
Congress must work with the states to create a uniform system for sales taxation.