ElectionThere’s a Big Difference in Candidates' Tax Platforms (Op-ed)by bob ()UFE member Michael Beer wrote an article that focuses on the differences between the tax policies of the two main presidential candidates. Citizen-Times, Asheville, NC. Evaluating Candidates on Taxesby bob ()Tax policy is a key method for addressing economic inequities. But it can be difficult to evaluate a candidate's position on taxes. That's why we created these Action Tools, ways to use the Action Tools, and a space for you to tell us how you used them. How to Use Action Tools for Evaluating Candidates on Taxesby HShapiro ()Trying to figure out how much a candidate's proposals fit with your values can be challenging. That's why we developed a valuable action tool to help you evaluate the fairness of tax proposals. The Action Tool contains key progressive tax principles and sample questions to use when researching candidates' positions and for asking candidates directly. Using the Action Tool could influence candidates' positions and increase public support for fair taxation. Candidates' Positions on Trade Agreementsby bob ()Candidates' Positions on Trade Agreements
To help voters understand where candidates stand on trade agreements, the Iowa Fair Trade Campaign (IFTC) extracted statements from responses to its set of principles (PDF) by major Democratic* candidates on the following topics: Where They Stand on the Estate Taxby Anonymous ()A snapshot of the presidential candidates' positions on taxes, including the estate tax. |