Tag: Taxes

Taxpayer funds supplied 285 books for the U.S. Navy in August with topics ranging from the mundane to the more unusual, including one on the cultural role of the black superhero, according to an August contract. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Taxpayers fund superhero books for the military

Ethan Barton · December 26, 2013 5:00 am

Howard Husock writes in opposition to a cut in charitable giving tax relief. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Manhattan Moment: Tax reform plan could cut charitable giving

Howard Husock · December 26, 2013 5:00 am

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence sings Jingle Bells with preschool students Friday, Dec. 20, 2013, at Jay County High School in Portland, Ind. (AP Photo/The Commercial Review, Ray Cooney) THE STAR PRESS OUT

Pence wants Indiana tax credit for adoptive parents

Washington Examiner · December 26, 2013 5:00 am

Two or three states consider legislation each year for some type of cycling registration and tax â complete with decals or mini-license plates, National Conference of State Legislatures policy specialist Douglas Shinkle said. (Thinkstock)

As city cycling grows, so does bike tax temptation

Washington Examiner · December 26, 2013 5:00 am

Lowering tax rates could help stop the widespread disintegration of the family structure. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Flashback Column: Michael Barone on tax cuts for two-parent families

Michael Barone · December 23, 2013 5:00 am

NY authorizes veterans’ school tax exemptions

NY authorizes veterans’ school tax exemptions

Washington Examiner · December 23, 2013 5:00 am

The Beijing Ploy

Geoffrey Norman · December 19, 2013 4:04 pm

In the same week Obama illegally delayed the employer mandate and out of thin air created a bizarre loyalty oath to administer to companies suffering from Obamacare, a federal court unanimously smacked down his IRS for executive overreach. (Photo: Thinkstock)

America needs the Fair Tax, not more fiddling with the tax code

Robert McNair · December 18, 2013 5:00 am

Democratic staff said that the committee is considering extending some incentives Ã¢â¬" such as the wind production tax credit Ã¢â¬" that would end this year. (Thinkstock)

Energy and Environment

Democrats on Senate Finance Committee float overhaul of energy tax incentives

Zack Colman · December 18, 2013 5:00 am

Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration J. Russell George:ÃÂ "When the IRS conducts business with vendors that do not comply with Federal tax laws, it conveys a contradictory message in relation to its mission to ensure compliance with the tax laws."ÃÂ (AP/Charles Dharapak)

IRS doles out millions to tax-cheating companies, IG finds

Kelly Cohen · December 18, 2013 5:00 am

The Big Government advocates, led by President Obama, want to limit the tax deduction for charitable contributions because they believe it will increase the flow of money to the IRS. (Thinkstock)

Examiner Editorial: Don’t limit deduction for charitable contributions

Editorial Writer · December 17, 2013 5:00 am

Congress is examining whether to increase the 18.4-cents-per-gallon federal gasoline tax, which hasn't been raised since 1993, as a way to shore up financing for the nation's aging highways and bridges. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Congress grapples with highway funding

Zack Colman · December 13, 2013 5:00 am