by Dan Mitchell | Sep 28, 2020 | Blogs, Taxation
Washington is a cesspool of waste, fraud, and abuse. All taxpayers, to avoid having their income squandered in D.C., should go above and beyond the call of duty to minimize the amount they send to the IRS. Which is why today’s column is a bipartisan love fest for...
by Dan Mitchell | Jan 24, 2020 | Blogs, Europe, Tax Competition, Tax Harmonization, Taxation
There are many boring topics in tax policy, such as the debate between expensing and depreciation for business investment. International tax rules also put most people to sleep, but they’re nonetheless important. Indeed, the United States government is currently...
by Dan Mitchell | Jan 16, 2020 | Blogs, Taxation
I’m part of the small minority that thinks the big news from the United Kingdom is that “Brexit” will finally happen, thanks to Boris Johnson’s landslide victory last month. Most everyone else seems more focused on the latest development with the royal family. The...
by Dan Mitchell | Oct 21, 2019 | Blogs, Economics, Taxation
California is suffering a slow but steady decline. Bad economic policy has made the Golden State less attractive for entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners. Punitive tax laws deserve much of the blame, particularly the 2012 decision to impose a top tax rate of...
by Dan Mitchell | Sep 15, 2019 | Blogs, Tax Competition, Taxation
Like most libertarians, I’m a bit quirky. Most people, if they watch The Great Escape or Rambo II, cheer when American POWs achieve freedom. I’m happy as well, but I also can’t stop myself from thinking about how I also applaud when a successful taxpayer flees from a...
