Poor marks for the U.S. tax code, bad anti-“tax haven” legislation in Maine, and tax competition lessons for European nations.
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Prosperity Update April 15, 2014
The failure of anti-money laundering laws, the importance of tax competition, and problems with the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act.
CF&P Urges New Zealand to Reject FATCA Compliance Legislation
The Center for Freedom and Prosperity submitted testimony in response to open solicitations from the Parliament of New Zealand regarding tax legislation to implement compliance with the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). Authored by CF&P Director of Government …
CF&P Applauds RNC Resolution Calling For FATCA Repeal
The Center for Freedom and Prosperity applauds the decision of the Republican National Committee to adopt FATCA repeal as part of its official platform. Since its passage in 2010, the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act has proven a disaster for Americans living, working…
CF&P Supports Senator Rubio’s ObamaCare Bailout Prevention Act
The Center for Freedom and Prosperity supports Senator Marco Rubio’s (R-FL) recently introduced legislation (S. 1726) to eliminate an Obamacare provision that puts taxpayers on the hook for bailing out health insurance companies that lose money in Obamacare exchanges.
Congressman Posey Rebukes Secretary Lew On FATCA
The Center for Freedom and Prosperity announces its support for Congressman Bill Posey’s (R-FL) recent letter challenging Treasury Secretary Lew regarding implementation of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).
New “Economics 101” Video from CF&P Explains How Big Government Harms America’s Young People
The Center for Freedom and Prosperity Foundation (CF&P) released today its latest “Economics 101” video, which details how big government is undermining the future of America’s youth. Entitled, “How Big Government Undermines Your Future,” the video shows young peopl…
Coalition for Tax Competition Urges Support for FATCA Repeal Bill
The Center for Freedom and Prosperity, joined by 20 of the country’s largest and most influential free-market, taxpayer protection and grassroots organizations, sent a letter to Senate members urging support for legislation introduced by Sen. Rand Paul to repeal the maj…