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  Craig Johnson · [email protected]
September 30, 2019 at 1:06 PM

RE: The tale of two whistleblowers:

Two whistleblowers. One common theme: Russia, money and election meddling. John, While House Intelligence Committee Chair Adam Schiff is working to secure the testimony of the national intelligence whistleblower who exposed President Trump’s pressure on Ukraine to help his reelec…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
September 27, 2019 at 2:20 PM

The tail of two whistleblowers:

When you’re dealing with crooks, you follow the money. John, It’s the story of two whistleblowers. But there’s one uniting theme: Russia, money and election meddling. Each day, we learn more about the national intelligence whistleblower and Donald Trump’s blatant attempt to dig …
  Craig Johnson · [email protected]
September 25, 2019 at 10:01 PM

RE: Impeachment investigations must include Trump’s tax returns >>>

Follow the money: Let's get Trump's tax returns during impeachment inquiry John, Donald Trump is hiding something. And all we need to do is follow the money to find out. Our best bet at getting Trump’s tax returns―and holding him accountable to the American people―is through Con…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
September 25, 2019 at 5:51 PM

Impeachment investigations must include Trump’s tax returns >>>

Trump, corruption and impeachment "The President of the U.S., in breach of his constitutional responsibilities, has asked a foreign government to help him in his political campaign at the expense of our national security as well as undermining the integrity of our elections.…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
September 24, 2019 at 9:11 PM

Trump, corruption and impeachment: Follow the money

Trump is obstructing Congress’ constitutionally mandated oversight role. John, Why did Donald Trump withhold funding from Ukraine’s military? Was it to try and hurt his political opponent former Vice President Joe Biden? Or was it because Trump is in Putin’s back pocket? (Or both…
  Mark Rickling · [email protected]
September 23, 2019 at 6:03 PM

Take Action: Tell your representative to become an original co-sponsor of the “For the 99.8% Act”

What could we do with an extra $330 billion? John, Representative Jimmy Gomez is preparing to introduce the For the 99.8% Act, and the deadline for securing original co-sponsors is the end of this week in the U.S. House. It is a companion to a bill already introduced by Bernie Sa…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
September 19, 2019 at 3:52 PM

We’re turning up the heat on Trump’s accounting firm, demanding his tax returns >>>

Trump’s tax returns would shed light on years of alleged tax dodging. John, Donald Trump can’t run from the law forever. While Trump’s Department of Justice may be unwilling to prosecute the president over his alleged federal crimes, including obstruction of justice, and his Tre…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
September 18, 2019 at 4:07 PM

SIGN NOW: Tell Trump’s accounting firm to comply with a subpoena to hand over his tax returns

Trump’s tax returns would shed light on years of alleged tax dodging and much more. Tell the CEO of Donald Trump’s accounting firm: "We demand that you cooperate with state prosecutors and act immediately to hand over the last eight years of President Trump’s tax returns, whi…
  Craig Johnson · [email protected]
September 17, 2019 at 4:43 PM

RE: SIGN NOW: Tell Congress to pass the Sanders-Gomez bill that taxes the richest 0.2% of families.

ADD YOUR NAME: It’s time that the richest 0.2% of families paid their fair share John, Do you think that the Walton Family (the owners of Walmart) who are worth $130 billion should pay more in taxes when they pass on their estate to their heirs?[1] What about the Koch family ― wor…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
September 16, 2019 at 6:48 PM

SIGN NOW: Tell Congress to pass the Sanders-Gomez bill that taxes the richest 0.2% of families.

This legislation would raise about $330 billion over ten years from the nation’s richest families. Tell Congress: “Tax the ultra-wealthy. Raise the estate tax” Join Us! John, The growing gap between the richest 1% and everyone else is creating enormous wealth…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
September 14, 2019 at 1:11 PM

Groundbreaking new report: Walmart dodged up to $2.6 billion in taxes

We’ve called on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee to investigate! John, In another Walmart outrage, a new groundbreaking insider story from Quartz provides evidence of a $2.6 billion tax dodging scheme by Walmart.[1] You know, the biggest and greediest company in the w…
  Dennis Bailey · [email protected]
September 12, 2019 at 4:26 PM

Sign if you agree: Congress must investigate new claims of Walmart tax dodging

New evidence detailing how Walmart engaged in deceit and tax dodging not previously known. John, In 2018 Walmart’s annual revenue reached $501 billion. And yet, their greed knows no limits. Walmart’s tax dodging schemes have been well-documented for years. In 2015, an American…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
September 11, 2019 at 4:30 PM

Sign if you agree: Congress must investigate new claims of Walmart tax dodging

New evidence detailing how Walmart engaged in deceit and tax dodging not previously known. Tell Congress: “Walmart’s tax dodging schemes have been well-documented for years. Now, a former Walmart executive has detailed how the corporation used a ‘tax nowhere’ entity to dodge …
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
September 9, 2019 at 8:17 PM

Sign if you agree: Congress must prioritize the needs of everyday families, not the bloated bank accounts of the wealthy

Right now, federal childcare programs are severely underfunded. John, In 2016, nearly half of all states were forced to place eligible low- and moderate-income families on a waiting list for federal childcare funding assistance. In Florida and Massachusetts alone, the combined wa…
  Mark Rickling · [email protected]
September 6, 2019 at 5:27 PM

Sign if you agree: Congress must prioritize the needs of everyday families, not the bloated bank accounts of the wealthy

Right now, federal childcare programs are severely underfunded. Tell Congress: "Make childcare affordable for U.S. families." Join Us! John, The cost of childcare in America is out of control. It’s gotten to the point where many parents leave good-paying job…
  Craig Johnson · [email protected]
August 31, 2019 at 3:09 PM

Re: David Koch’s legacy >>>

It’s up to us to make sure that David Koch’s legacy doesn’t last. John Did you know that thanks to massive loopholes in the American tax code, much of David Koch’s fortune will likely be passed along to his heirs virtually tax free? You see, the Kochs (and many other wealthy fam…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
August 30, 2019 at 3:37 PM

David Koch’s legacy >>>

When David Koch passed away last week, he was worth an estimated $50 billion. John, The Koch brothers’ legacy of right-wing political activism goes back decades. In 1980, David Koch ran on the Libertarian Party’s ticket as their vice presidential nominee. Their party’s platform, …
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
August 29, 2019 at 5:06 PM

David Koch’s heirs are about to receive much of his $50 billion fortune tax free.

When he died last week, David Koch was worth an estimated $50 billion. Tell Congress: "At the time of his death last week, David Koch was worth an estimated $50 billion. And now, his heirs will likely receive much of that fortune completely tax free because Koch’s wealth is d…
  Craig Johnson · [email protected]
August 27, 2019 at 4:10 PM

Re: UPDATE: Trump’s tax returns

A critical update in our fight for Trump’s tax returns John, A federal whistleblower has provided “credible allegations” of efforts to interfere in the annual audit of the president’s tax returns. This points to potential interference from the Trump administration. Donald Trump i…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
August 26, 2019 at 6:22 PM

UPDATE: Trump’s tax returns

Congress must act to hold the president accountable John, Did Donald Trump interfere in an IRS audit of his tax returns? If so, that could be a federal crime. Each year, the IRS is required to conduct an official audit of the U.S. President’s finances. But, according to newly fi…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
August 24, 2019 at 3:04 PM

SIGN NOW: Tell Congress to pass the Presidential Tax Transparency Act

This bill would release 10 years of Trump’s tax returns Tell the U.S. House of Representatives: "Pass the Presidential Tax Transparency Act and require Donald Trump and all future major party candidates for president to release the last 10 years of their tax returns. The Amer…
  Craig Johnson · [email protected]
August 21, 2019 at 4:08 PM

RE: The Trump Economy: Tax Cuts for the Rich, a recession for everyone else

WARNING: Here’s what tax cuts for the rich and recessions have in common. John, This week, CEOs from some of the country’s largest corporations stated that shareholder income cannot be the only “purpose of a corporation.” They are committing to also care about their “stakeholders…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
August 17, 2019 at 4:15 PM

The Trump Economy: Tax Cuts for the Rich, a recession for everyone else

Sign our petition to Congress: Repeal the tax cuts for the rich and big corporations. John, Have you seen the latest economic news? Headline after headline is screaming RECESSION IS COMING! Odd, don’t you think, since the GOP promised us untold economic success when they gave $1.…
  Craig Johnson · [email protected]
August 14, 2019 at 6:00 PM

You’re invited to our exclusive Facebook meme group!

#FairShareTaxes John, If you’re anything like us, you love how graphics can make complex issues easy to understand. If you’re anything like us, you also love to share images and memes that tear down GOP talking points on the economy, taxes, and so much more. If you’re anything …
  Craig Johnson · [email protected]
August 12, 2019 at 4:37 PM

Ted Cruz and Donald Trump’s plan to hand yet another massive tax cut to the wealthy:

John, The Trump administration is again considering handing the richest 1% another meaty tax cut at the expense of everyone else―and doing it without Congress’ approval. Led by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), 21 U.S. Senators are urging Trump’s Treasury Department to adopt a harmful propos…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
August 10, 2019 at 2:27 PM

Ted Cruz and Donald Trump’s plan to hand yet another massive tax cut to the wealthy:

John, If you thought the Trump-GOP tax scam was bad, this new proposal is just as infuriating (if not downright illegal). Twenty-one senators, led by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), are proposing that Trump’s Treasury Department hand the top 1% yet another massive tax break. And this time,…
  Craig Johnson · [email protected]
August 7, 2019 at 3:20 PM

Re: If Congress won’t act, we must.

In the absence of Congressional action, here’s something you can do right now: John, Want to hold Trump accountable? There’s something that you can do right now, and it doesn’t require action from Congress. Write to your State Representative and State Senator and urge them to pa…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
July 31, 2019 at 11:27 PM

“As Deficit Explodes, GOP Demands Emergency Tax Cut for the Rich”

Each Democrat on stage last night agreed that the rich and corporations need to pay their fair share. John, Leaders in our political parties seem to be having very different debates right now about how to address income and wealth inequality. Just compare these two headlines from…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
July 31, 2019 at 3:43 PM

Want to compare Bernie Sanders’ and Elizabeth Warren’s tax proposals? We’ve got a plan for that.

Before tonight’s debate, check out each candidate’s tax plan here. John, Want to compare Bernie Sanders’ and Elizabeth Warren’s tax plans? Click here. What about former Vice President Biden, who will be debating Wednesday night? What are his plans to invest in our country’s futu…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
July 26, 2019 at 4:04 PM

If Congress won’t act, we must.

Together, we’re leading the national charge to secure Trump’s tax returns. To your State Legislators: "A presidential candidate’s income tax returns provide voters with essential information regarding potential conflicts of interest, sources of income, whether they are paying…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
July 24, 2019 at 9:46 PM

Angry about Mueller's testimony? Here’s what we’re doing to hold Trump accountable:

Trump’s tax returns would tell us about his dirty economic deals. And he knows it. John, It’s an all-out blitz to hold Donald Trump accountable, and he’s running scared. Robert Mueller’s testimony today is just one important way to shed light on Trump’s crimes and obstruction o…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
July 18, 2019 at 5:59 PM

Some corporations profiting off of inhumane detention centers are avoiding taxes

Each day, we learn more about the abuses of the Trump administration and the corporations that are profiting off of their policies. Friend, Private prison corporations ― including those housing children and families in inhumane conditions at our southern border ― are making billi…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
July 16, 2019 at 3:37 PM

RE: SIGN NOW: Demand Congress put an end to private prison tax breaks.

Private prisons are receiving obscene tax breaks. Please read: Friend, Corporations that make billions off of putting children in cages shouldn't be exempt from paying federal income taxes. But that’s exactly what’s happening with the private prison corporations that are running …
  Mark Rickling · [email protected]
July 15, 2019 at 7:40 PM

SIGN NOW: Demand Congress put an end to private prison tax breaks.

We must fight back. Tell Congress: Private prisons, particularly those profiting off of inhumane treatment of children and families, should not be rewarded by paying zero dollars in federal corporate income taxes. We demand that you act immediately to put an end to private pr…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
July 9, 2019 at 8:41 PM

Tomorrow, #TaxTheRich Rally on the National Mall

Join us tomorrow on the National Mall Friend, Last month, our friends at Tax March launched a Tax the Rich bus tour. They have been traveling the country sharing new stories, videos and staging events spreading a very simple message: the American people support taxing the rich. …
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
July 5, 2019 at 5:50 PM

Help us keep up the momentum! We need to see Trump's tax returns

A new lawsuit to demand Trump's tax returns Friend, For the last three years, we have led the fight to get Donald Trump’s tax returns released to the public. We’ve pushed Congress, the IRS and even states to get it done. Finally we are making some serious progress. As you know, …