Sarah Christopherson · [email protected]

February 16, 2022 at 3:21 PM

RE: This is how we stop Amazon and Netflix from dodging billions of dollars in taxes each year

Wealthy corporations have never had it so good―raking in record profits while paying virtually nothing in federal income tax. John, Large, profitable corporations such as Amazon[1] and Netflix[2] are raking in record profits while paying little in federal income taxes, according …

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  Frank Clemente · [email protected]

February 15, 2022 at 5:46 PM

This is how we stop Amazon and Netflix from dodging billions of dollars in taxes each year

Wealthy corporations have never had it so good―raking in record profits while paying virtually nothing in federal income tax. John, Wealthy corporations have never had it so good―raking in record profits while paying little if anything in federal income taxes. Two new reports sh…

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  Maura Quint · [email protected]

February 13, 2022 at 4:36 PM

Tell Congress: Close loopholes abused by America’s wealthiest family dynasties

Since 2000, estate taxes paid have dropped from $24.4 billion to just $9.3 billion―and have declined by half since the 2017 Trump-GOP tax scam. Tell Congress: “Stop America’s wealthiest family dynasties from dodging TRILLIONS OF DOLLARS in estate and gift taxes.” ADD …

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  Frank Clemente · [email protected]

February 12, 2022 at 6:50 PM

[take action] Stop America’s wealthiest family dynasties from passing their fortunes on to their heirs virtually tax free

Just half of the $8.4 trillion these dynastic families may avoid in taxes could pay for 24 years of the expanded Child Tax Credit. John, America’s wealthiest family dynasties―like the Waltons and Kochs―are set to pass $21 trillion on to their heirs over the next two decades virtua…

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  Frank Clemente · [email protected]

February 10, 2022 at 10:30 PM

Demand Congress Act: Two-thirds of programs of critical importance to low-income and working families lost ground in 2021 due to Republican intransigence.

More than a year into Joe Biden’s presidency, and at a time of rising inflation, Congress’ inaction is hurting those most in need. John, Due to Republican intransigence, Congress is poised to pass yet another short-term, stopgap spending bill to keep the government running. While…

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  Frank Clemente · [email protected]

February 8, 2022 at 5:21 PM

Do you qualify for the expanded Child Tax Credit or Earned Income Tax Credit? Check out these free resources >>

If you haven’t already filed your tax returns, check out these free resources to file your taxes and get your refund: John, Last year, the Child Tax Credit (CTC) reached a historic number of households, boosting the purchasing power of families of 65 million children―reducing chi…

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  Maura Quint · [email protected]

February 6, 2022 at 4:23 PM

RE: NEW REPORT: America’s wealthiest family dynasties could dodge $8.4 TRILLION in estate and gift taxes

Americans for Tax Fairness is fighting alongside our champions in Congress such as Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren to close tax loopholes abused by the richest 1%. John, Billionaires got $2.1 trillion―an astonishing 70%―wealthier during the pandemic, according to Am…

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  Frank Clemente · [email protected]

February 5, 2022 at 6:19 PM

NEW REPORT: America’s wealthiest family dynasties could dodge $8.4 TRILLION in estate and gift taxes

Americans for Tax Fairness is fighting alongside our champions in Congress such as Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren to close tax loopholes abused by the richest 1%. John, America’s wealthiest family dynasties―like the Waltons and Kochs―are set to pass $21 trillion on…

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  Sarah Christopherson · [email protected]

February 2, 2022 at 3:16 PM

RE: UPDATE: Elizabeth Warren joins us in demanding Congress fully fund the IRS

Already, more than 20,000 people have signed our petition demanding Congress act. And now, Senator Elizabeth Warren is joining our call to action. John, Momentum is on our side. Last week, Americans for Tax Fairness Action Fund and our national allies called on Congress to inves…

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  Frank Clemente · [email protected]

February 1, 2022 at 6:33 PM

UPDATE: Elizabeth Warren joins us in demanding Congress fully fund the IRS

Already, more than 20,000 people have signed our petition demanding Congress act. And now, Senator Elizabeth Warren is joining our call to action. John, After decades of disinvestment in the IRS, the American people are speaking out―demanding the IRS have the resources it needs t…

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  Sarah Christopherson · [email protected]

January 29, 2022 at 3:49 PM

RE: Tell Congress: Give the IRS the resources it needs to crack down on wealthy tax cheats and effectively serve law-abiding taxpayers.

For decades, congressional Republicans have defunded the IRS, resulting in a loss of 14,000 workers who process tax claims, audit tax dodgers and provide customer service to taxpayers on complex tax issues. John, Due to decades of disinvestment by congressional Republicans, and …

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  Frank Clemente · [email protected]

January 28, 2022 at 7:45 PM

Tell Congress: Give the IRS the resources it needs to crack down on wealthy tax cheats and effectively serve law-abiding taxpayers.

For decades, congressional Republicans have defunded the IRS, resulting in a loss of 14,000 workers who process tax claims, audit tax dodgers and provide customer service to taxpayers on complex tax issues. Tell Congress: “It’s time to give the IRS the resources it needs to d…

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  Sarah Christopherson · [email protected]

January 27, 2022 at 4:31 PM

RE: Due to decades of disinvestment, the IRS doesn’t have the resources to do its job

For decades, congressional Republicans have defunded the IRS, resulting in a loss of 14,000 workers who process tax claims, audit tax dodgers and provide customer service to taxpayers on complex tax issues. John, For decades, congressional Republicans have defunded the IRS, resul…

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  Frank Clemente · [email protected]

January 26, 2022 at 5:10 PM

Due to decades of disinvestment, the IRS doesn’t have the resources to do its job

For decades, congressional Republicans have defunded the IRS, resulting in a loss of 14,000 workers who process tax claims, audit tax dodgers and provide customer service to taxpayers on complex tax issues. John, Tax filing season is underway, but due to decades of disinvestment …

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  Frank Clemente · [email protected]

January 24, 2022 at 6:02 PM

We don’t need incremental changes. We need Congress to take bold action!

Our broken tax system is exacerbating already significant and dangerous income inequality in America. John, America’s nearly 750 billionaires collectively got $1 trillion richer in 2021.[1] And, thanks to a rigged tax system that favors wealth over work, these enormous wealth gai…

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  Maura Quint · [email protected]

January 22, 2022 at 3:50 PM

RE: Billionaires spent more than ever before on the 2020 presidential election.

Just look at this chart from ATF’s new report that reflects the outsized role billionaire money plays in our elections: John, In 2020, 661 billionaires spent $1.2 billion on the presidential election―nearly double what they spent in 2016.[1] Twelve years after the disastrous 5-4…

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  Frank Clemente · [email protected]

January 21, 2022 at 7:49 PM

Billionaires spent more than ever before on the 2020 presidential election.

Just look at this chart from ATF’s new report that reflects the outsized role billionaire money plays in our elections: John, Twelve years ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court opened the floodgates to money in politics when they handed down their disastrous 5-4 Citizens United decis…

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  Frank Clemente · [email protected]

January 20, 2022 at 3:52 PM

RE: Top 10 US billionaires are collectively getting $1.1 billion richer each day

If the Billionaires Income Tax had been in place last year, America’s billionaires could have owed up to $240 billion on their 2021 wealth gains. John, One year ago today, President Biden was sworn into office with a vision of implementing an agenda that would build America back …

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  Maura Quint · [email protected]

January 19, 2022 at 10:12 PM

Top 10 US billionaires are collectively getting $1.1 billion richer each day

If the Billionaires Income Tax had been in place last year, America’s billionaires could have owed up to $240 billion on their 2021 wealth gains. John, Since the pandemic began in March, 2020, the top 10 richest Americans have seen their collective wealth more than double, increa…

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  Frank Clemente · [email protected]

January 17, 2022 at 5:37 PM

TAKE ACTION: Ensure all voters can safely and freely cast ballots.

Just in the last year, 19 states have enacted 34 voter suppression laws―targeting Black and brown communities. John, It’s been nearly 60 years since Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech and our fight for justice and equality continues. Just in the last year, 19 stat…

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  Maura Quint · [email protected]

January 15, 2022 at 4:20 PM

RE: One person is holding President Joe Biden’s agenda hostage.

For months, it feels like we’ve been on the verge of passing historic tax reform that would finally make the rich and corporations pay more of their fair share. But one Democrat is holding President Joe Biden’s agenda hostage. John, What if we weren’t dependent on Joe Manchin or …

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  Frank Clemente · [email protected]

January 14, 2022 at 6:39 PM

One person is holding President Joe Biden’s agenda hostage.

For months, it feels like we’ve been on the verge of passing historic tax reform that would finally make the rich and corporations pay more of their fair share. But one Democrat is holding President Joe Biden’s agenda hostage. John, One Democrat is holding President Joe Biden’s B…

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  Sarah Christopherson · [email protected]

January 12, 2022 at 3:51 PM

RE: [take action] Demand the Senate end the filibuster and protect our right to vote

Closing polling centers, purging voter rolls, eliminating early voting, and curtailing mail-in voting aren’t the only ways that Republican-controlled state legislatures are attacking voting rights. John, Conservative legislators in states like Texas, North Carolina, Ohio and Geo…

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  Frank Clemente · [email protected]

January 11, 2022 at 7:06 PM

[take action] Demand the Senate end the filibuster and protect our right to vote

Closing polling centers, purging voter rolls, eliminating early voting, and curtailing mail-in voting aren’t the only ways that Republican-controlled state legislatures are attacking voting rights. Tell the U.S. Senate: “Abolish the filibuster and immediately pass critical vo…

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  Frank Clemente · [email protected]

January 6, 2022 at 9:50 PM

[take action] Demand the U.S. Senate defend our democracy against relentless attacks

These attacks on our democracy are a direct response to Black and brown voters showing up in record numbers in the historic 2020 presidential election. John, One year ago today, a violent mob of Donald Trump’s supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to stop the peacefu…

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  Frank Clemente · [email protected]

January 5, 2022 at 4:10 PM

RE: [take action] tell the U.S. Senate it’s time for billionaires to start paying their fair share in taxes

Billionaires shouldn’t just pay taxes when they feel like it. They should pay taxes on their wealth growth every year, just like you and I do on our wages. John, Is the Billionaires Income Tax the key to passing the Build Back Better Act? According to the Washington Post, Senat…

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  Maura Quint · [email protected]

January 4, 2022 at 11:23 PM

[take action] tell the U.S. Senate it’s time for billionaires to start paying their fair share in taxes

Billionaires shouldn’t just pay taxes when they feel like it. They should pay taxes on their wealth growth every year, just like you and I do on our wages. Tell the U.S. Senate: “Billionaires shouldn’t just pay taxes when they feel like it. They should pay taxes on their weal…

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  Frank Clemente · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 3:24 PM

RE: 673,000 actions taken in 2021

We’re on the verge of passing historic tax reform that invests in our future―paid for by making the rich and corporations pay a fairer share of taxes. John, Did you see Andrea’s email below, highlighting what we accomplished together in 2021? We’re on the verge of a major victor…

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  Andrea Haverdink · [email protected]

December 30, 2021 at 4:53 PM

673,000 actions taken in 2021

We’re on the verge of passing historic tax reform that invests in our future―paid for by making the rich and corporations pay a fairer share of taxes. John, Thanks to our grassroots movement powered by people like you, we’re on the verge of passing historic legislation that inves…

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  Andrea Haverdink · [email protected]

December 28, 2021 at 3:22 PM

RE: CNN, Rolling Stone, The New York Times and more

Our work was featured in media outlets more than 4,500 times in 2021, with over 5.3 billion views. John, In 2021, Americans for Tax Fairness’ work was featured in media outlets more than 4,500 times with over 5.3 billion views. (Check out Frank’s email below for a few highlights …

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  Frank Clemente · [email protected]

December 27, 2021 at 6:12 PM

CNN, Rolling Stone, The New York Times and more

Our work was featured in media outlets more than 4,500 times in 2021, with over 5.3 billion views. John, I hope you are having a restful holiday season with family and friends. And thanks for being a strong supporter of Americans for Tax Fairness this year. I'm writing to let you…

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  Maura Quint · [email protected]

December 23, 2021 at 3:21 PM

RE: Billionaires like Elon Musk shouldn’t get to pick and choose when they pay taxes

We need the Billionaires Income Tax to make sure the nation’s richest handful of plutocrats pay at least SOME tax each year. John, An $11 billion tax bill is unprecedented, but so is having your wealth rise $89 billion in a year. The fact that Elon Musk, the richest person in th…

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  Frank Clemente · [email protected]

December 22, 2021 at 6:35 PM

Billionaires like Elon Musk shouldn’t get to pick and choose when they pay taxes

We need the Billionaires Income Tax to make sure the nation’s richest handful of plutocrats pay at least SOME tax each year. John, Elon Musk, Time Magazine’s Person of the Year and founder of Tesla and SpaceX, announced this week that he’ll be paying $11 billion in taxes this yea…

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  Andrea Haverdink · [email protected]

December 21, 2021 at 3:39 PM

RE: Here’s how Joe Manchin is wrong on his two key arguments:

Manchin’s words don’t match his actions. John, When Joe Manchin ran to FOX News this weekend to state his opposition to the Build Back Better Act, he was echoing a recent disingenuous attack by Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC). Graham falsely stated that the Build Back Better Act in…

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  Frank Clemente · [email protected]

December 21, 2021 at 12:18 AM

Here’s how Joe Manchin is wrong on his two key arguments:

Manchin’s words don’t match his actions. John, Joe Manchin isn’t being straight with the American people. When he ran to FOX News yesterday to announce his opposition to the Build Back Better Act, Manchin cited concerns that the legislation would not address inflation and that t…

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  Frank Clemente · [email protected]

December 17, 2021 at 5:56 PM

[take action] Demand the Senate lower healthcare costs for millions of seniors and working people

And all of these historic investments would be fully paid for by cutting the costs that Medicare pays drug corporations for medicines and by making the rich and corporations pay a fairer share of taxes. Tell the U.S. Senate: “The American people pay the highest prices for hea…

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  Sarah Christopherson · [email protected]

December 16, 2021 at 3:32 PM

RE: [take action] Demand the Senate act so that millions of families aren’t cut off in the New Year

This has been a lifeline for so many―especially families living paycheck to paycheck who struggle each month to afford basic necessities like clothing, food, and rent. John, If the Senate fails to act in the next two weeks, nearly 10 million children could fall back into poverty …

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  Frank Clemente · [email protected]

December 15, 2021 at 5:16 PM

[take action] Demand the Senate act so that millions of families aren’t cut off in the New Year

This has been a lifeline for so many―especially families living paycheck to paycheck who struggle each month to afford basic necessities like clothing, food, and rent. John, Today, millions of families across the country are receiving their final Child Tax Credit payment of the y…

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  Maura Quint · [email protected]

December 14, 2021 at 6:22 PM

Billionaires like Elon Musk shouldn’t get to pick and choose when they pay taxes.

In 2018, Musk paid no federal income taxes at all! John, The richest person in the world is now the Time Magazine Person of the Year as well. Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk―who is worth a reported $318 billion[1]―is being celebrated as “the man who aspires to save our planet…

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  Sarah Christopherson · [email protected]

December 12, 2021 at 4:09 PM

RE: Monthly payments supporting 65 million children will be cut off after December 15 if the Senate does not act

Right now, 65 million children in families are benefiting from the Child Tax Credit. John, As a parent volunteer in my neighborhood school, I’ve seen firsthand what a difference receiving the expanded Child Tax Credit each month makes to the families in my community. The expanded…

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  Frank Clemente · [email protected]

December 11, 2021 at 4:33 PM

Monthly payments supporting 65 million children will be cut off after December 15 if the Senate does not act

Right now, 65 million children in families are benefiting from the Child Tax Credit. John, If the Senate doesn't pass the Build Back Better Act before the end of the year, parents will no longer receive the expanded Child Tax Credit each month, which is paid for by making the r…

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  Sarah Christopherson · [email protected]

December 10, 2021 at 3:27 PM

RE: They’re lying

Here are four reasons why millionaires will see their tax rates increase under the Build Back Better Act: John, Congressional Republicans are trying to convince the American people that under Build Back Better, tax rates of millionaires will go down, not up. To counter this Repub…

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  Frank Clemente · [email protected]

December 9, 2021 at 6:20 PM

They’re lying

Here are four reasons why millionaires will see their tax rates increase under the Build Back Better Act: John, In typical Donald Trump fashion, congressional Republicans are saying the exact opposite of the truth. In 2017, Republicans passed the Trump-GOP Tax Scam—adding $1.9 t…

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  Sarah Christopherson · [email protected]

December 8, 2021 at 3:22 PM

RE: [take action] Tell your U.S. senators that the agenda we’re fighting for will lower, not raise, out-of-pocket costs

To help millions of U.S. households cope with skyrocketing costs, Build Back Better will save U.S. families thousands of dollars. John, There’s a lot of worry in U.S. households about rising costs. But there’s something that the U.S. Senate can do right now that will save working…

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  Frank Clemente · [email protected]

December 7, 2021 at 6:23 PM

[take action] Tell your U.S. senators that the agenda we’re fighting for will lower, not raise, out-of-pocket costs

To help millions of U.S. households cope with skyrocketing costs, Build Back Better will save U.S. families thousands of dollars. John, Big Corporations and Republicans in Congress are using pandemic-caused inflation―on everything from rising gas prices to the cost of food―to try…

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  Maura Quint · [email protected]

December 4, 2021 at 3:38 PM

RE: New Ad: Bust the corporate myth about inflation

Corporate America is using inflation as an excuse to keep getting richer―price gouging the American people―while fearmongering about the Build Back Better Act. John, What’s driving inflation? Among other things, corporate greed.[1] Lobbyists from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to B…

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  Frank Clemente · [email protected]

December 3, 2021 at 6:17 PM

New Ad: Bust the corporate myth about inflation

Corporate America is using inflation as an excuse to keep getting richer―price gouging the American people―while fearmongering about the Build Back Better Act. John, Corporate America (and their Republican allies in Congress) are using inflation as an excuse to keep getting riche…

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  Sarah Christopherson · [email protected]

December 1, 2021 at 6:39 PM

Tell Congress: Scrap the cap. Expand Social Security for millions of Americans

This bill fulfills President Biden’s pledge to not raise taxes on anyone earning under $400,000. Sign now: “Become a grassroots co-sponsor of the Social Security 2100 Act to EXPAND Social Security!” ADD YOUR NAME John, Did you know that in February of each y…

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  Maura Quint · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 3:30 PM

RE: Hold corporate Democrats accountable >>

Together, we’re holding Joe Manchin and corporate Democrats accountable, demanding they stop standing in the way of President Biden’s agenda. John, Every day that passes is another day that the Big Money interests try to weaken or kill President Biden’s agenda. But, through grass…

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  Frank Clemente · [email protected]

November 29, 2021 at 4:36 PM

Hold corporate Democrats accountable >>

Together, we’re holding Joe Manchin and corporate Democrats accountable, demanding they stop standing in the way of President Biden’s agenda. John, This week, the Senate returns to Washington, DC and will begin work on passing the Build Back Better Act―which will lower working pe…

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