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via WSB: TL;DR: I used Claude Code to do my 2024 and 2025 federal + state taxes. It worked. It cost ~$0 and took 0 clicks through their stupid wizard. Now I’m short $100k INTU — Last week I pointed Claude at my tax folder and said the magic words “do my taxes” It nailed it. …
We gradually transitioned from a democratic welfare state to full-on race communism between the 1960s and today for two reasons: 1. The beneficiaries of our race laws went from 10 percent of the population to a majority in places like NYC and soon a majority nationally. 2. We… https://t.co/o90suw73Us — Helen Andrews (@herandrews) April 8, …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuvHmkfBn54 A former IRS Special Agent joins Redacted to reveal the inner workings of an agency he describes as the ultimate wing of the American deep state. This deep dive exposes the secretive tactics used to wield power over citizens and explores the legal realities behind the country’s most feared financial institution. Learn why this …
New York City says there’s no money, yet @ZohranKMamdani just signed a $1.86 BILLION no bid contract to house people in hotels. That’s about $330 per night per room, nearly $10,000 per month or $120,000 per year. Meanwhile taxes keep rising and services are cut. Many being… pic.twitter.com/cezGTixb6j — Joseph Hernandez (@hernandezforny) March 14, 2026 …
🚨 BREAKING: The Florida State House just voted for a constitutional amendment ABOLISHING all non-school property taxes for Florida homeowners It would be placed on the ballot for Florida voters in 2026 if approved by the Senate. Vote: 80-30 pic.twitter.com/BbtX71Kzfs — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) February 19, 2026 Factcheck: The Florida House of Representatives did vote …
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California voters could be asked during the November election whether homeowners age 60 and older should be exempt from paying property taxes on their primary residences. This is the proposal of a ballot measure, just cleared by California’s Secretary of State to gather signatures in support. Supporters say such a move would …
🚨 BREAKING: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he’s ready to let voters decide whether to ELIMINATE property taxes — and this should happen nationwide. “If you own your home, you should OWN it — not rent it from the government.” “We’re putting this on the BALLOT so Floridians can… pic.twitter.com/3yqYiqmF1Y — Charlie’s Voice Rising (@CharlieK_news) …
BREAKING: MAYOR ZOHRAN MAMDANI SAYS NEW YORK CITY IS FACING A “FISCAL CRISIS ON THE SCALE OF THE GREAT RECESSION” pic.twitter.com/fbpDCgyhnr — Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) January 28, 2026 Mamdani says New York City must drastically hike taxes on rich to fill $12 billion deficit Here comes the socialism #MacroEdge — MacroEdge (@MacroEdgeRes) January 28, 2026
Washington is considering a 9.9% tax on income above $1M. With this proposal, for people making $1M+ the state and local marginal tax rate could be 18% in Seattle. Highest ever. Add 37% federal tax, plus payroll taxes, and more than 50% is gone to taxes. Wild. — The Money Cruncher, CPA (@money_cruncher) January 25, …
"Rent is throwing money away!" Meanwhile she pays $5,155 a month for a mortgage and $3,241 of it VANISHES into interest and taxes.pic.twitter.com/NZq2A4SX1P — Darth Powell (@VladTheInflator) January 23, 2026 There is no such thing as home price appreciation outside of inflation. Its a wealth transfer from young to old via interest rates.pic.twitter.com/GrK2AVg8LM — Darth …
This country’s values have become seriously warped but when affordability becomes unattainable for 80% of the country this is what happens. 🤦♂️ — QE Infinity (@StealthQE4) January 14, 2026 You obviously can't read the fucking room >record low tax rates>major layoffs>ai is taking jobs while they just got tax break>no one can afford a fucking …
by Martin Armstrong In 1935, Roosevelt introduced “The Social Security Act,” which passed in Congress. However, the act was described as “Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance.” At first, the Act covered only industry and commerce. It was later extended to include farm operators in 1955. The SS tax was to be 3% of income …
California will be bankrupt by 2030. If you’re expecting a state pension, it is at risk. If you don’t believe it, check Grok or Gemini and explore how California politicians changed the reporting rules on your pension so they could hide how underwater it is. The middle class citizens of California will soon be asked …
And there are people who think this is not enough. If only the government had more money to waste things would be better In the 76 day period between Trump winning and Biden leaving office $93 BILLION was sent from the DOE, who gave it away with no oversight, to entities with no business plans …
Jennifer Welch: “l just think it’s really important to remind everybody all the time that Elon Musk is a fucking immigrant that doesn’t pay taxes who is a parasite off the American taxpayer” pic.twitter.com/BNhirAph69 — Marco Foster (@MarcoFoster_) December 9, 2025 Grok factcheck: Elon Musk is a naturalized US citizen (2002) who immigrated from South …
The top 1% pay 45.8% of income taxes.Too much? Too little? About where it should be? What is the right amount? pic.twitter.com/O06jvnUwmK — Wall Street Mav (@WallStreetMav) December 4, 2025
by Martin Armstrong Governments believe the people should pay for their shortfalls. Switzerland proposed a 50% inheritance tax on fortunes above $62 million USD (50 million Swiss francs). Voters overwhelmingly said NO with 78% voting against the cash grab. Leftist Social Democrats or JUSOs stated that the government needs to collect additional revenue to pay …
The irrational policies of the German elite have been harming not only Germany itself but also all of Europe for years. And yet, there's no sign of a clear sobering up. This is fertile ground for awakening various demons in society and feeding externally funded schemers. pic.twitter.com/jmz8jdZehd — Will Not Live Twice (@pablobojar) December 2, …
Real Estate Property Manager says property taxes are so high in New York City, even after raising rents to $3,200 per month he only nets $500 of profit off each unit “I finished the building, I got the tax bill, $26,000. Here I am 5 years later, it’s $40,000 a building Three families. So I …
Sen. Jim Justice, R-W.Va., agreed Monday to pay more than $5 million in back taxes after the Justice Department sued him over unpaid funds from more than 15 years ago. The suit, filed Monday in the Southern District of West Virginia, said Justice and his wife had been contacted by the Treasury Department and were …
Wyoming lawmakers advanced five property tax reform plans Wednesday. One of the measures, if passed by the Legislature and the people of Wyoming, would change the state Constitution to eliminate residential property tax altogether. The Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Revenue Committee advanced five property tax reform plans Wednesday, for consideration in the lawmaking session that opens …
https://twitter.com/HistoryBuff7986/status/1986262637093789752 You do realize that billionaires and millionaires can move very easily. And you do also realize that the middle class and the poor can't move so easily. If you drive all of the job providers and wealth creators out of your city, then what? — Dostoevsky's Heart aka A Well In Zion (@NotWellInZion) November …
Zohran Mamdani says if he is elected, New Yorkers should expect to give up 52% of their paychecks in taxes to help pay for his radical agenda. 52%. This is CRAZY. pic.twitter.com/LylfnZqdfF — Derrick Evans (@DerrickEvans4WV) October 16, 2025 BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani now has an 87% chance to be the next NYC Mayor pic.twitter.com/FqYrb3lu7N — …
To the “how will schools (indoctrination centers) function?” Crowd- the money isn’t spent on teacher/students anyway…. pic.twitter.com/ID76sy7rWY — billy (@porcelainecho) October 13, 2025 Property taxes are the greatest contributor to revenue for local governments, providing essential funds for things like schools, roads, and fire prevention. But they’re also a huge pain. For one, they’re complicated …
https://x.com/ClaudetteC98576/status/1977769770834337926 This information stems from a 2023 report by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, which found that as of fiscal year 2021, about 149,000 federal employees had unpaid tax liabilities totaling approximately $1.5 billion. Among these, over 5,800 IRS employees and contractors owed nearly $50 million in overdue taxes. Alarmingly, only about a …
🔥 President Trump yells to golfer on his course: "Your taxes are COMING DOWN!" Speaking to his granddaughter Kai: "See, everyone's happy, honey." The side the media doesn't want you to see. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/P9XmlhKGtC — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) October 11, 2025 No they are not. No. But the power of 95% negative Trump media bias …
The digital asset world is in trouble. Market panic and Washington politics are about to collide head-on. On October 1 the Senate Finance Committee will hold a hearing that claims to bring clarity, but the reality looks much closer to a crackdown. The timing makes it obvious. Ether just slipped under $4,000 for the first …
Next year, 401(k) and 403(b) catch-up contributions for high earners must go into Roth accounts instead of traditional pretax accounts. Anyone with Social Security wages over $150,000 will be affected. For people in state pension systems, this likely applies to Medicare wages instead. If Medicare wages are just above $150,000, this rule creates an immediate …
A vote to abolish property taxes could transform homeownership in America. People would finally own their homes free and clear, keeping wealth that was previously siphoned to government. Families could invest in their communities, businesses could reinvest savings into growth, and disposable income would surge, boosting local economies. Other states would feel pressure to follow, …
BREAKING: DeSANTIS PLANS TO END PROPERTY TAXES IN FLORIDA Ron DeSantis says the government has no business charging you rent for a home you already bought. His goal? A constitutional amendment to drastically lower, or wipe out, property taxes completely. He slammed local officials for spending like lottery winners every time property values rise, calling …