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Fairfax County Supervisors Consider Raising Taxes on Food while Raising their own Salaries

Board Chairman Jeff McKay gave himself a 45 percent raise - now calls for a "meals tax" at the highest rate in Northern Virginia.

June 12, 2024 — Alec Mena 1718217202

The IRS Continues to Live Down to its Reputation

If past is prologue, IRS' latest effort to stymie competition among tax preparers will end in user dissatisfaction and lawsuits

April 16, 2024 — Alec Mena 1713281251

House Passes Bill to Extend Parts of TCJA

The tax package extends and reforms several provisions that would increase business investment and economic growth. 

February 16, 2024 — Eric Maus 1708059600

IRS Errs in Moving its Own Tax Preparation System Forward

The Direct File program is another step in the IRS expanding its authority.

January 24, 2024 — Eric Maus 1706132956

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.

December 21, 2023 — Eric Maus 1703200531

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

December 12, 2023 — Alec Mena 1702408901

Council for Citizens Against Government Waste State Ballot Measure Guide

CCAGW has taken a position on six measures on state ballots this November. 

November 3, 2023 — Alec Mena 1699032794

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.

November 2, 2023 — Deborah Collier 1698938680