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The Tax Gap Tops $500 Billion a Year
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Setting aside the debate over whether a low tax bill is fair, what is missed in such stories is that American businesses are critical to the tax collection system at every level of government—federal, state, and local. Businesses either pay or remit more than 93 percent of all the taxes collected by governments in the U.S. Without businesses as their taxpayers and tax collectors, American governments would not have the resources to provide even the most basic services.
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Tax Treatment of Worker Training
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Complexity of the VAT in Europe
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Complexity of Labor Taxes in Europe
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Tax Trends Heading Into 2019
In 2019, key trends in state tax policy include reductions in corporate tax rates, updating sales tax systems to include remote online sales, taxes on marijuana and sports betting, gross receipts taxes, and more. Explore our new 2019 guide!
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Unequal Tax Treatment Is Contributing to Rising Debt Levels for Entrepreneurs
A recent paper discusses two main trends related to U.S. entrepreneurs: the decrease in the number of entrepreneurs and the increase in their borrowing. Entrepreneurs have increased their debt holdings relative to their assets over the past three decades.
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South Carolina: A Road Map For Tax Reform
South Carolina is by no means a high tax state, though it can feel that way for certain taxpayers. The problems with South Carolina’s tax code come down to poor tax structure. Explore our new comprehensive guide to see how South Carolina can achieve meaningful tax reform.
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State Tax Implications of Federal Tax Reform in Virginia
Virginia has an opportunity to improve its tax competitiveness following the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Inaction will result in higher taxes.
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New Letter Says the “Retail Glitch” is Discouraging Business Investment
Retail groups sent a letter to Congress explaining that the “retail glitch” in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act would discourage business investment.
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