tax simplification

Shelby introduces bill creating a flat tax

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, reintroduced legislation to establish a flat tax on all income on Monday. Shelby has been a strong advocated for the Simplified, Manageable and Responsible Tax Act since his election to the Senate in 1986 and has introduced the legislation in each Congress. “Every year, Tax Day is a reminder to … Continued

April 16, 2019

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passes

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the final version of HR1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Following passage, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey released a statement supporting the passage of “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.” “American families know best how to spend their hard-earned dollars, not politicians in … Continued

December 21, 2017

US House Passes the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, November 16, 2017 the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act by a vote of 227 to 205. The Tax Cut and Jobs Act is the first major overhaul of our nation’s tax code since 1986. Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) released a statement after … Continued

November 17, 2017

Byrne, Roby and Aderholt comment on release of tax reform bill

By Brandon Moseley AlabamaPolitical Reporter Thursday, the U.S. House Republican caucus unveiled The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which they claim will fundamentally reform the tax code for the first time since 1986. U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, issued a statement in response to the introduction. “Tax reform has the potential to make America boom … Continued

November 3, 2017

Rogers says Trump, Congress working together to make tax code fairer, simpler

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Saks, said that hard working American families deserve to take home more of their paychecks, and President Donald Trump’s tax plan will make that happen. “As most folks across East Alabama have seen in the news lately, President Trump and Congress are working together … Continued

November 3, 2017

Congresswoman Terri Sewell critical of Republican tax plan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, November 2, 2017, the Republican leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced their new tax reform plan unveiled The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which they claim will fundamentally reform the tax code for the first time since 1986. U.S. Rep. Terri A. Sewell, D-Selma, said that … Continued

November 3, 2017

Shelby says budget passage in Senate first step toward tax reform

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Report Friday, U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., praised the Senate’s passage of a budget resolution. “Last night’s Senate passage of the budget resolution is a critical step toward pro-growth tax reform,” Shelby said in a statement. “Congress now has the opportunity to advance a comprehensive tax overhaul that will shift … Continued

October 24, 2017

Alabama Officials in Washington Say the Country Needs Tax Reform

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, April 18, US Senator Richard Shelby (R) said that he hoped that the new President would undertake tax reform. US Representative Gary Palmer also issued a statement supporting tax reform. Sen. Shelby said in a statement, “Tax Day serves as a disappointing reminder that our nation has not … Continued

April 20, 2016