Topic: Tax Policy

HMRC is in a unique position to pry into our lives. It knows where we work, what we earn, how much income we get from our savings, whether we own a...

When in doubt, Obama adds to debt

President Barack Obama says "some powerful special interests" have been talking about him "like a dog," and it's true, especially that incredibly ...

Ehrlich has my vote

Maryland's tax rates are through the roof and the state's deficit is at an all-time high. Back In 2007, Robert Ehrlich's final year as governor...

Obama's big tax plans

President Obama today plans to propose $30 billion in new investment tax breaks for businesses to go along with tens of billions in spending he...

Owls avoid winding-up order

Sheffield Wednesday have agreed a short-term deal with its bank to see off the threat of a winding-up order. . . It was feared the cash-strapped...
The tax chaos emerged when HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) merged its 12 old computer systems, which contained details of our incomes, on to one...
Though I'm usually loath to comment on DC politics, I find the recent report that President Obama will "rule out any compromise that would extend...

Peter Orszag and political reality

FROM January 2009 until last month, Peter Orszag was director of the Office of Management and Budget, and while his views on quantitative factual...

Ad Watch: Castle takes (snap)shot at O'Donnell

Virginia Rep. Tom Perriello's latest ad tries to hit his Republican opponent on ties to lobbyists; Delaware Rep. Mike Castle lumps all of his...
On Tuesday's CBS Early Show, co-host Harry Smith touted President Obama's economic proposals and portrayed Republicans as obstructionist: "Obama's...