Proposed tax simplification bills would force taxpayers to convince the IRS when it makes mistakes on their tax bills.
Congress Displays High Level of Support for Earmarks
Early results strongly suggest members of Congress will widely embrace the return of earmarks.
Beware the Words Investment and Free
When government officials talk about “investment” and “free” programs, taxpayers need to hang onto their wallets.
Biden’s Boondoggles Will Railroad Taxpayers
The American Jobs Plan will leave taxpayers again footing the bill for wasteful spending.
USA Act Targets Zombie Federal Programs
The Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act of 2021 will help eliminate zombie programs in the federal government.
The Federal Government Needs to Hold States Accountable for Relief Spending
It is important for the federal government to hold states accountable for coronavirus relief spending.
High-Speed Rail Is Going Nowhere Fast
States need to hit the brakes on the high-speed rail projects due to how expensive they will cost.
The IRS Continues to Send Checks to Ghosts
Almost 1.1 million payments worth $1.4 billion had been paid to dead people.
Taxpayer Alert – A Massive Stimulus Spending Spree Is Being Unleashed
President-elect Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 “relief” and “stimulus” proposal will unleash a massive spending spree that will waste tens of billions of dollars and fail to stimulate the economy.
Top 21 Issues for States in 2021
As states prepare for their legislative sessions, CAGW suggests states should focus on these 21 critical issues.