taxes – Page 32 – People's World

In Florida battleground, tax fairness appeals to voters

April 18, 2012 By Ben Markeson

Many demonstrators enthusiastically supported proposed federal legislation that would require millionaires to pay a tax rate of at least 30 percent.

The 99%, as citizen tax enforcers, highlight Buffet Rule

April 18, 2012 By Special to People’s World

Hundreds of taxpayers marked the filing deadline April 17 by delivering tax "bills" - and a message - to tax-dodging corporations and executives.

GOP budget bombs at town halls

April 17, 2012 By John Wojcik

At town halls across the nation during the current two-week congressional recess Republicans are taking the heat like they may never have taken it before.

Buffet fair share tax rule blocked by Republicans

April 17, 2012 By Special to People’s World

Republicans blocked action on the "Paying a Fair Share Act" that would have required the rich to pay at the same tax rate as most of the middle and working class.

100,000 train to “take back the nation” from the 1%

April 10, 2012 By John Wojcik

More than 100,000 union members and activists from community groups are in "99% spring training sessions" all over the country this week gearing up, they say, to take back the nation from the 1%.