David Goldfield says our problems would be solved if Americans would rekindle their enthusiasm.
taxes
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
Greg Kesich: Tax bill won’t address levies that hit low-wage earners hardest
The payroll tax bite is relatively light for wealthy taxpayers, so there is little incentive to cut them.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine officials say tax cuts should prompt lower utility rates
It is unclear when rates would be lowered and by how much, regulators say.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News, Politics
ACA bills that Sen. Collins tied to her vote for tax overhaul could be delayed longer
It’s not clear when Congress might get to the two measures Collins sought as an offset to the impacts of the tax reform bill, which eliminated the mandate that all Americans have health insurance.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
George Will: After tax overhaul, we need a balanced-budget amendment more than ever
Government borrowing amounts to taxation without representation of the unborn.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Congressional Democrats owe Americans smart ideas of their own
It’s not enough to keep picking apart Republican measures – the people deserve workable tax and budget options.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Cynthia Dill: 2018 will be a good year for Pats, women, Generation Z
It will not be so hot for Roy Moore or the ‘Olympic Athletes from Russia’ hockey team.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Criticism of Sen. Collins’ vote on tax bill reflects newspaper’s bias, not hers
Her track record belies the notion that her decision was based on anything but the legislation’s merits.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Collins can’t seem to deduce unfairness of Republican tax bill
The loss of the personal exemption will hurt households used to itemizing their returns.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Sen. Susan Collins: New tax law will benefit hardworking Mainers, not Washington elites
Among the positives are a larger standard deduction, relief for small businesses and an expanded child tax credit.