“Bitcoin Is Generational Wealth” is a short film exploring the potential Bitcoin has to extend the timeframe of the projects …
ESG: Woke to Broke
Corporations are under tremendous pressure to look woke. ESG is one of the new, popular methods of investing for public …
Your Tax Dollars at Work: Afghanistan Army Training Jumping Jacks.
Just in case you wondered what we achieved in twenty years of training the Afghanistan military. It’s interesting that the …
You know the supply chain has collapsed when you hear this!
We have been posting about the global supply chain disruption for weeks. Now the world is catching up to us. …
How Does Bitcoin Work? Bitcoin Explained 2021. A Simple Explanation
How does Bitcoin work? In this short video, I explain how bitcoin work using simple language. If you are far …
Sanders Border Carbon Tax is all pain and no gain for Americans
Americans for Prosperity (AFP) urged lawmakers to reject a border carbon tax, which some are looking to include in Sen. …
The History of the Income Tax in Just Seven Minutes
by Dan Mitchell I recently explained the evolution of taxation – and the unfortunate consequences of income taxation – to a seminar in the country …
Ever feel there’s a global conspiracy?
pic.twitter.com/2VBysrzzYm — Leith Harmon (@leith_harmon) July 27, 2021 Everyone is echoing the New Green Deal “Build Back Better” plan to …
News round up: China
US exporting Coal To China! China’s import ban on Australian coal is proving a boon to U.S. producers but should …
IRS changes mind after good kicking from conservative law makers
IRS changes course after Sen. Lee and Rep. Owens of Utah send letter on religious liberty After a June letter to …
These 9 States Are Cutting Income Taxes to Boost Their Recovery
Forget “stimulus” spending, these states are showing us a way local governments can actually boost their economies. Finally, some good …
Tax Migration – Where’s Your State?
By Dan Mitchell The bad news is that federalism has declined in the United States as politicians in Washington have expanded the size and scope …
Inflation up almost 5 percent past 12 months amid torrent of spending and weakening dollar. Is the economy overheating?
By Robert Romano Inflation is up 4.92 percent the past 12 months as of May, the most since July 2008’s 5.5 percent, according to data …
FAN!
When a seven-time Super Bowl champion is hopping on the crypto train, it’s probably a good bet. We can now …
Here Are the 10 States Where Residents Pay the Highest Lifetime Taxes
The numbers vary wildly from state to state—including a few states that will surprise you. In the mood for a …
The Tax Poem
Tax his land, Tax his bed, Tax the table,At which he’s fed.Tax his tractor, Tax his mule, Teach him taxesAre …
Are Tax Increases Popular?
by Dan Mitchell Tax increases are bad fiscal policy, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they are politically unpopular. Indeed, many voices in …
LOL! Hackers with a Conscience – that’s a First!
LOL! The group behind the ransomware that took down Colonial Pipeline late last week has apologized for the “social consequences,” claiming that its goal …
A Practical Reason to Oppose Wealth Taxation
by Dan Mitchell As an economist, I strongly oppose the wealth tax (as well as other forms of double taxation) because it’s foolish to …
These States Will Pay You to Move. Does That Strategy Make Sense?
This year, state relocation incentives are striking closer to home. Once the near-exclusive domain of economic development offices seeking to …
The Price Of Plywood Is Absolutely Ridiculous – But It Is Also A Sign Of The Times
Would you pay $100 for a sheet of plywood? I know that sounds absolutely crazy, but we are almost there. …
Laughing about Taxes and the IRS
Just like last year, April 15 isn’t the official deadline this year for filing your annual tax return. But we’re …
Biden Is Covering Up True Price Tag of Infrastructure Plan, Experts Warn
President Biden’s just-released infrastructure proposal takes a “go big or go home” approach. Its various provisions have been tallied at …
Crypto Currency and NFTs: The Market Yet Again Says Digital Property Is Property
Get a load of this harmonic convergence example of modern market forces at work…. Beeple’s $69 Million NFT Art Sold …
VIDEO: Revenge on Phone Scammers
Take a look at this video of Mark Rober getting revenge on phone scammers who are defrauding vulnerable seniors out …
Ouch! What Harris/Biden’s Corporate Tax Increase Means for American Competitiveness
by Dan Mitchell Thanks to globalization (as opposed to globalism), jobs and investment are now very mobile. This means the costs of bad policy …
The United Nations and Global Taxation
by Dan Mitchell Last summer, I provided testimony to the United Nations’ High-Level Panel on Financial Accountability Transparency & Integrity. I touched on many …
The GameStop vs Hedge Funds Play Explained
In case you missed this story, which would be difficult as it is all over everything, the Little Guy took …
Why Care About Identity Theft? Here’s why!
This video shows what happens when someone learns the hard way why she should care about her identity. Transcript: Lynn …
Economic Policy: Blue States vs. Red States
by Dan Mitchell I’ve written favorably about the pro-growth policies of low-tax states such as Texas, Florida, and Tennessee, while criticizing the anti-growth policies …