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IFP News: Breaking a trust
2/14/20Breaking trust with the Trust
2/14/20IFP News: Not 2020 vision
1/14/20Tax inequity: Iowa’s continuing story
10/17/18Remember value of refundable EITC
4/27/18The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) promotes and rewards work in the state of Iowa.
Yet another loophole for Iowa?
4/24/18Questions for Iowa before adopting the pass-through loophole need answers: Costs of $100 million-plus, benefits to wealthy — some vs. others at the same income.
Plugging loopholes could boost revenue
3/27/18Unlike a tax increase, combined reporting is an accountability tool assuring a state can enforce its existing tax code against tax-avoidance gimmicks.
Enhancing tax fairness for families
3/27/18While the federal tax code works to support working families with children in making ends meet, current Iowa tax law often does just the opposite.
Taxing seniors: Retirees benefit already
3/21/18Seniors are least likely to live in poverty and most likely to have substantial wealth, but legislators keep looking for ways to cut their taxes.
Passing through a special break
3/19/18A special federal tax break for business income claimed for personal income tax purposes is complicated, poorly understood, and costly — and now it's being considered by Iowa state lawmakers.