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Go DOGE Go

DOGE is the first comprehensive effort to improve government efficiency since the Grace Commission and must keep forging ahead.

April 10, 2025 — Thomas Schatz 1744316745

This Week in Waste - March 21, 2025

This Week in Waste highlights how taxpayer dollars are being wasted on the local, state, and federal levels. 

March 21, 2025 — Eric Maus 1742581468

Carried Interest Taxes Should Not Be Raised

Raising taxes on carried interest should not occur because it would stifle investment and economic growth.

March 21, 2025 — Thomas Schatz 1742575294

The Hidden Taxes on Internet Service

Cities and states seek to sidestep federal limits on internet taxation.

October 30, 2024 — Alec Mena 1730332453

Sen. Warren Again Shows Her Ignorance of Private Equity

If Sen. Warren's effort is successful, it would undermine a vital and extremely successful industry.

October 22, 2024 — Eric Maus 1729614564

The Future of the Universal Service Fund

To save taxpayer dollars, Congress should look at revamping the USF program instead of trying to expanding its contribution base.

September 26, 2024 — Deborah Collier 1727375819

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