TaxBytes

There is little, if any, room in the tax code for taxes conceived as a means to influence behavior. However, a conversation about using the tax code as means to control citizens does seem to correctly involve cow waste.

Given the years of handwringing and little in the way of results, one might believe the reason the middle class is under greater stress is a mystery, but in fact the reason is clear.

Citizens get it, can explain it, and understand that the failure of Congress to undertake tax reform is directly harming our country.

In a free society, capital can flee hostile policies, and today capital is fleeing to avoid America’s exorbitant business tax rates while our politicians do nothing about it.

Pass the tax extenders and then let's get serious about fundamental tax reform.

The Export-Import Bank is a crony capitalist institution that distorts our export markets with a backstop of taxpayer guarantees. Congress should phase out the Export-Import Bank and eliminate the potential for yet another taxpayer bailout.

The GOP was handed an opportunity in the form of Congressman Camp’s tax reform proposal. But since its introduction the impulse to simply play to not lose has taken over many in the GOP.

Rasmussen recently released a survey revealing that a mere 6 percent of those surveyed thought the U.S. has the best tax system in the world.  They are wrong.

We’re long overdue to be talking about fundamental tax reform. Congressional leadership and President Obama should get on-board.

In an age where investment in technology and IP development are critical, these should show up in economic measurements. It is time to show them.