The Tax Impact
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Travis H. Brown | November 3, 2015
Should Online Retailers Collect Sales Tax?
For the most part, online retailers don't pay state sales taxes, but that could soon change at the...
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Travis H. Brown | November 2, 2015
Watch Out! A Tax Scam Could Occur at Any Time of Year
Tax season may be over, but scammers never sleep. Here are some tips to stop fraudsters in their...
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Travis H. Brown | November 2, 2015
Is Economic Equality Better in States With Low Income Taxes?
Want to create more economic equality? The secret is to reduce state income taxes. Read on to find...
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How Money Walks | October 19, 2015
Illinois Loses Residents Every 7 Minutes Due to Bad Tax Policy
As Eric Allie’s cartoon depicts, while Illinois’ lawmakers fight over budgets, mandates, and tax increases, every 7 minutes...
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Travis H. Brown | October 6, 2015
United States Ranks 12th in the Index of Economic Freedom
The United States ranks 12th in the 2015 Index of Economic Freedom, which measures Americans' ability to earn,...
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Travis H. Brown | October 6, 2015
How Do Political Polls Work?
With the 2016 presidential election edging closer, it's helpful to know how political polls work so you can...
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Travis H. Brown | September 21, 2015
Stock Market Success Stories: Using Stocks and Taxes to Save for Retirement
Justin McCurry invested while keeping his taxable income low and retired at age 33. Here are his tips...
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Travis H. Brown | September 21, 2015
Myth: States With Progressive Income Tax Have Lower Inequality
The progressive income tax has a Robin Hood reputation for taxing high-income earners more to fund services, but...
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Travis H. Brown | August 27, 2015
Why Low-Tax States Are Driving the American Economy
Low-tax states are leaving their high-tax neighbors behind when it comes to growing the American economy. Find out...
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Travis H. Brown | August 27, 2015
The Marriage Tax Penalty: What Couples Should Know Before Tying the Knot
The marriage tax penalty or marriage bonus is something couples should consider before walking down the aisle.