Wisconsin ends sound money taxes
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Date: March 21, 2024
The Wisconsin Senate has passed Assembly Bill 29 to end sales tax on gold and silver purchases, following overwhelming support from the State Assembly.
Sponsored by Rep. Shae Sortwell, the bill aims to align Wisconsin with the majority of U.S. states and remove an outdated tax practice.
Advocates argue that taxing precious metals is illogical, inefficient, and unfair to investors, especially given the constitutional recognition of gold and silver as money.
Trump's objective is to abolish the IRS
February 25, 2025:Doug O'Donnell, the acting head of the IRS, is set to announce his retirement amid significant disruptions at the agency. His departure follows recent layoffs initiated by the Trump administration and an attempt by personnel from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to access taxpayer data. The move comes at a time of mounting challenges for the tax collection agency.
February 20, 2025:
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated on Fox News that President Trump's objective is to abolish the IRS, aligning with his broader vision of replacing federal income taxes with tariffs on foreign nations.
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The ambassador denies plans to send Russian forces, emphasizing it's not Russia's approach but the U.S.'s.
Additionally, he mentions Iraq's role in mediating conflicts and affirms Russia's readiness for a solution.
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Sources: zwnews.com
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Source:mining.com