Taxes Quotes by James B. Stewart

13 Taxes quotes by James B. Stewart

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James B. Stewart’s voice on taxes is distilled into thirteen succinct statements. Though brief, the collection captures his analytical style, offering a handy glimpse for readers who want a taste of his fiscal commentary.

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The appreciation of capital assets is already taxed at an extremely favorable rate compared to labor. That's why the rich pay such…

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Advocates of a tax overhaul often point to the 1986 act as a model for a comprehensive approach that ushered in a…

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The biggest revenue target is the preferential rate for long-term capital gains, which raises a perennial question: Why should capital income be…

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The A.M.T. is a parallel system for calculating tax liability intended to ensure that high-income taxpayers pay a substantial amount in federal…

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Most European countries fund their low corporate taxes with some form of a value-added tax, on consumption rather than income.

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Almost everyone agrees that corporate tax rates need to be cut because of global competition. Companies should not be able to stash…

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Many tax experts say a key element to any fundamental overhaul is getting rid of certain deductions for businesses - the 'special-interest…

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If Republicans are correct that lower rates spur economic growth, then lower rates on all income - made possible in part by…

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The Joint Committee on Taxation estimated that in 2016, the corporate income tax raised $300 billion in revenue, while what it called…

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The rationale for eliminating the alternative minimum tax is that such a backup system should not be necessary if the tax code…

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Various justifications for lower capital-gains rates have been proffered over the years, none of them self-evident. But even conceding the wisdom of…

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Republicans seem to be gambling that most Americans won't care about a few rich private equity managers if their own taxes go…

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The A.M.T. is much reviled by tax experts across the political spectrum for its unintended consequences and fiendish complexity.

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The A.M.T. is much reviled by tax experts across the political spectrum for its unintended consequences and fiendish complexity.

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Almost everyone agrees that corporate tax rates need to be cut because of global competition. Companies should not be able to stash earnings overseas…

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Under Armour's success depends in part on endorsements from celebrity athletes, many of whom - like Stephen Curry, the basketball star - are African-American.

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The appreciation of capital assets is already taxed at an extremely favorable rate compared to labor. That's why the rich pay such a low…

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Advocates of a tax overhaul often point to the 1986 act as a model for a comprehensive approach that ushered in a long period…

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As in many cities, Uber has disrupted powerful interests in London, starting with the drivers of black cabs, who trace their lineage to 1634,…

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I'm hardly a smartphone addict. I rarely look at social media.

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Republicans seem to be gambling that most Americans won't care about a few rich private equity managers if their own taxes go down, their…

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The idea that content is king has long rested on the notion that distribution - in whatever form it takes - is a low-margin…

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Like or loathe Donald J. Trump, you have to give him this: He's done more to shine a spotlight on the loopholes and fundamental…

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Losses from partnerships and limited-liability companies, the entities through which the Trumps report much of their income, do not have to be added back…

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My experience bears out an adage about airlines: People almost always opt for convenience and price, even while complaining loudly about crowded planes and…

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