Taxes
New Year, New Laws
New laws taking effect in 2022 include minimum wage hikes, plastic bag taxes, tax reform, and cocktails-to-go.
Arkansas Special Session Delivers Tax Win
SB 1 provides the largest tax cut in state history.
The PRO Act Gets New Life with Build Back Better Act
The PRO Act would radically change labor laws and deprive tens of thousands of workers of the ability to work independently.
A National Plastic Tax Disproportionately Hurts the Poor
Regressive taxes, like those proposed on plastics, should not be passed by Congress through reconciliation or any other mechanism.
Build Back Better Act Nicotine Tax Fails to Improve Public Health and Funds Wasteful Spending
The Build Back Better Act contains a nicotine tax that negatively impacts tobacco harm reduction efforts and public health.
Chicago’s New Budget Contains Harmful Taxes and Unsustainable Programs
Chicago's new budget raises taxes and pours federal relief funds into unsustainable progams.
Congress Should Reject New Taxes on Natural Gas
With Americans already suffering under the Biden economy, Congress should not impose a new tax on natural gas.
Council for Citizens Against Government Waste State Ballot Measure Guide
CCAGW has taken a position in favor of three measures on state ballots this November.
CAGW Sends 2021 Prime Cuts to Congress
The 2021 Prime Cuts Report is not only required reading, it is also a roadmap for the bold action needed to restore fiscal sanity.
President Biden is Raising Taxes for Those Earning Less Than 400K
Excise taxes on tobacco harm reduction products are irrational; it hurts both financially and those trying to quit smoking.
Committees Increase Taxes and Government Control of Healthcare in Budget Reconciliation
House committees have been busy these past few days, marking up their portion of the $3.5 trillion partisan reconciliation bill,
Acknowledging the Importance of Intellectual Property Rights on Constitution Day
Congress should remember to continue to protect Intellectual Property, just as it is currently protected by the Constitution.
