The lawsuit alleges that Mary Trump and the New York Times participated in an “insidious plot” to obtain records about the former president’s finances.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Budget choice – kids or billionaires
The child tax credit expansion has been shown to be a success. Making this expansion permanent should be a no-brainer.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Democrats seek tax hikes on corporations, the wealthy for $3.5 trillion plan
The tax hikes could bring about the most substantive changes in the tax code since Republicans with then-President Trump slashed taxes in 2017.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Americans who say they pay income taxes are probably lying
Even in normal times, nearly half of U.S. households pay nothing to the federal government. It may be time to institute a minimum rate.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Paying for paving – we need to rethink our outdated model
Excise taxes are calculated on the basis of a vehicle’s age and suggested retail price. But what do those have to do with the wear and tear on Maine roads?
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
House is entitled to some of Trump’s financial records, judge rules
The ruling is unlikely to be the last over access to the former president’s closely held finances.
Posted inNation & World
IRS must give Trump’s tax returns to Congress, Justice Department says
The House Ways and Means Committee said it needs Trump’s taxes for an investigation into whether he complied with tax law.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Why Sen. Collins’ proposed tax on electric vehicles is a good idea
The prescient plan that she and Sen. Portman support will help fund infrastructure, will plug a loophole and will initially serve as a levy on wealth.
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Commentary: Trump’s longtime accountant confronts a loyalty test
Now that he’s indicted on tax-fraud charges, will Allen Weisselberg treat his boss as he can expect to be treated in return?
Posted inMaine, News
Revaluation notices go out to Portland property owners
Some home assessments are expected to increase substantially, although owners can request an informal appeal.