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Did you know President Abraham Lincoln, one of America's most beloved leaders, also instituted one of its least liked obligations - the income tax? In this brief history of taxes, see the historical events which shaped income taxes in the United Stat...

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Liberty is incompatible with taxation, writes Tibor Machan. This is despite the famous saying by Oliver Wendell Holmes that "Taxation is the price we pay for civilization." In fact, taxation is a most uncivilized way of obtaining funds, giv...

There has been a lot of debate over government spending lately and whether spending more on education improves public school education. Do know how much your state is spending? Check out our info...

Taxation, in one form or another, is an essential function of the State of which it is a part. Historically, the State is the general political institution by which the ruling classes dominate the classes under their control. The State is the soverei...

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As the final 2011 extended tax deadline draws near, you can't help but wonder how many hours you work to pay taxes. Check out our infographic to see how long it takes Americans to pay their taxes ...

With the average payment for college tuition being at about $20,902, no wondering families and students are looking forward to this time of year to apply for FAFSA assistance before the deadline. O...

Most American workers aren't aware of the factors that determine how much is deducted from their paychecks, yet it's important to have that understanding so you can speak up about any errors. Read more about the details of and tax deductions in this...

When you're in the zone between a child and a full-blown adult, it's good to have some guidance about taxes. Take a look at theses 5 tax tips for students to make sure you've got your bases covered...

March marks the countdown to the tax deadline and the long-awaited March Madness office pools. While employers complain that they lose money during the NCAA tournament, employees score on their of...

With the variation in state cigarette taxes across the United States, incentives to smuggle cigarettes into high tax states is on the rise. Our infographic looks at the variations of state cigaret...

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