taxation

By Keith Moore on May 13, 2011 ( 1 Comment )

“Just the facts” Friday: Mortgage Interest Deduction – Who Benefits, What Does It Cost, and Does It Work?

The U.S. is among a handful of countries with a tax deduction for mortgage interest (hereafter known as the MID). It’s part of the overall emphasis on home ownership that’s […]

By Keith Moore on April 15, 2011 ( Leave a comment )

“Just the facts” Friday: U.S. Federal Income Tax – How Much and Who Pays?

U.S. taxpayers must file their returns by April 18 – not an occasion many people (if any) celebrate. How much are we paying? Who’s paying it? And how does this […]

By Keith Moore on April 1, 2011 ( 2 Comments )

“Just the facts” Friday: Are U.S. Corporate Tax Rates High?

The fact that G.E. didn’t pay any U.S. income tax last year, in spite of earning $14 billion (a third of that from U.S. operations) has put the issue of […]

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“Just the facts” Friday: Mortgage Interest Deduction – Who Benefits, What Does It Cost, and Does It Work?

“Just the facts” Friday: U.S. Federal Income Tax – How Much and Who Pays?

“Just the facts” Friday: Are U.S. Corporate Tax Rates High?