War Tops the Headlines, but the Bottom Line Is: Tax Filing Day Won't Go Away! 4/8/2003
From: Pete Sepp or Maureen Tell, 703-683-5700, both of the National Taxpayers Union News Advisory: The war in Iraq may be America's top concern today, but with April 15 just one week away, the all-too-familiar frustration of tax season is inevitably approaching. NTU can help with news and views that are relevant even in these extraordinary times. The 335,000-member National Taxpayers Union (NTU) is the nation's largest and oldest citizen taxpayer organization. NTU was founded in 1969 to work for lower taxes, less wasteful spending, taxpayer rights, and accountable government at all levels. Experts at NTU are available RIGHT NOW for interviews, research and commentary on a variety of federal, state and local issues. Here are just a few topics you may find of interest: -- War and Taxes - Surprising Connections: History is filled with examples of "temporary" wartime taxes that never went away, wars involving taxes, and, most recently, tax relief plans for those who fight in wars. NTU has many intriguing stories. -- Taxpayer Friend or Foe?: Who in Congress is fighting to make future April 15ths less burdensome? NTU's 2002 Rating of lawmakers, based on every vote affecting fiscal policy, can help citizens find out. -- Tax Complexity: Many Americans find the task of filing taxes almost as bad as paying them. NTU has systematically tracked tax complexity for many years, and new statistics are available. -- Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT): The 2001 tax relief law has unintentionally spread the pain of the AMT, a punitive tax that, according to NTU research, could bedevil one in four filers a few short years from now. -- Last Minute Filing Tips: Even Americans in uniform can't completely overlook April 15. For soldiers who need timely information, as well as civilians who may have waited until the last minute, NTU has hints to help everyone keep more of their hard-earned money in these tough economic times. NTU Spokespeople are available day or night. Call Maureen Tell or Pete Sepp at 703-683-5700 to arrange an interview at your convenience. To learn more about NTU, please visit our website at http://www.ntu.org. |