by Brian Garst | Jun 14, 2017 | Big Government, Blogs, Tax Competition, Taxation
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady, in response to strong opposition to his proposed border-adjustment tax, is now proposing a phase-in over 5 years. While this could satisfy those whose opposition was due merely to a fear of dramatic change to the...
by Brian Garst | May 25, 2017 | Opinion and Commentary
Originally published by The American Spectator on May 25, 2017. Last week, industry executives from Johnson & Johnson, including J&J Vision North America President Peter Menziuso, conducted meetings with legislators on Capitol Hill to “deliver a message to...
by Brian Garst | May 13, 2017 | Opinion and Commentary
Originally published by The American Conservative on May 12, 2017. “Republicans Attack Internet Privacy,” blared the New York Times. “Congress Just Killed Your Internet Privacy Protections,” warned CNN. Based on the narrative being spun by Democrats and the media, you...
by Brian Garst | Apr 26, 2017 | Opinion and Commentary
Originally published by Cayman Financial Review on April 26, 2017. When the United States passed the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) in 2010, it precipitated a shift in global tax enforcement. Enforcement efforts moved away from reactive investigations of...
by Brian Garst | Apr 9, 2017 | Opinion and Commentary
Originally published by The Daily Caller on April 7, 2017. Days after Emirates Airlines launched a new route from Newark to Athens to Dubai, a coalition representing Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and American Airlines called on the administration to freeze the...