Sunday, March 15, 2026

Taxes and Politics

Red and Blue States Are Growing Further Apart on Income Tax
https://www.wsj.com/economy/republican-democrat-state-income-tax-a9d90fa2
GOP-led states are looking to entice new residents with lower taxes, while Democratic-led states seek higher taxes on top earners to shore up budgets and social services.
 
It’s Good to Be a Billionaire, Even at Tax Time
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/15/business/billionaire-income-tax-loopholes.html
Paying taxes would feel better if the truly rich were bearing a fair share, our columnist says. 

Our Inability to Live Within Our Means Makes the U.S. Vulnerable
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/12/opinion/trump-america-first-debt.html
Either the budget changes, or America’s relationship with the rest of the world does.