The most recent programs for the Tax Policy Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=228 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:57:35 GMT House Ways and Means Chair Dave Camp (R-MI) and Senate Finance Committee Chair Max Baucus (D-MT), talked with reporters about their tax code reform as a way to stimulate the economy and international trade, and to create jobs. They described their bipartisan efforts to get members of Congress discussing tax reform and their upcoming trip around the nation to talk with citizens on the issue. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313375-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313375-1 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Douglas Holtz-Eakin talked about congressional efforts to pass an immigration reform bill, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included possible amendments to the Senate bill, what might be included in any House immigration bill, the politics of immigration reform, and economic issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313286-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313286-3 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Richard Rubin spoke by phone about the Congressional Budget Office tax policy report. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313080-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313080-1 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Marcus Owens talked about the history of tax exempt laws and the history of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) division, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The department had been under scrutiny after an inspector general report found the division had subjected some conservative groups to additional questioning. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312967-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312967-3 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Curtis Dubay talked about U.S. tax code taxes profits earned overseas, as well as discussions in Congress and the White House about changing the corporate tax rate. He spoke extensively about Apple's overseas tax practices following the company's chief executive officer's testimony on the subject before a Senate committee. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312941-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312941-4 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Apple executives testified on the findings of a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Investigations report that showed how subsidiary Apple companies in Ireland allowed the corporation to avoid paying U.S. taxes on some of its profits. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312884-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312884-2 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Legal experts testified on the findings of a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Investigations report that showed how subsidiary Apple companies in Ireland allowed the corporation to avoid paying U.S. taxes on some of its profits. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312884-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312884-1 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Acting Commissioner Steven Miller and Inspector General J. Russell George testified about revelations that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) had applied additional scrutiny to groups applying for tax-exempt status that had the words "Tea Party" or "patriot" in their names. They also talked about the inspector general's report on the practice, and answered sometimes pointed questions about previous statements to Congress. Commissioner Miller tendered his resignation two days earlier in the wake of the revelations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312741-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312741-1 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Richard Cebula talked about the the "underground economy," which is comprised of workers earning untaxed wages. He described the types jobs that tend to be "underground" and the types of businesses that do not report wages. According to Professor Cebula, this type of wage could be upholding the economy, even at the expense of lost revenue to the Treasury Department. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312790-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312790-5 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Video clips were shown of reactions on May 14, 2013, to allegations that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) targeted conservative political groups for auditing of their tax exempt status. Included were clips from: Medicare Fraud 312748-1 (Attorney General Holder) White House Daily Briefing 312735-1 Senate Majority Leader Reid News Conference 312750-1 Senate Republican Agenda 312750-2 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312762-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312762-1 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) spoke in the Senate about revelations that IRS officials had targeted conservative groups while investigating non-profit organizations, calling for further investigation and accountability. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312680-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312680-4 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jenny Beth Martin spoke about revelations that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) targeted conservative groups when auditing the practices of non-profit organizations. She also talked about both congressional and Obama administration responses, as well as the role of the Tea Party in the 2014 elections. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo also read news headlines. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312732-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312732-4 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron spoke to reporters and answered questions on U.S.-U.K. relations. Among the topics they addressed were the future of the European Union, reports that the Internal Revenue Service had targeted conservative groups when reviewing tax-exempt status of organizations, and U.S. government talking points following terrorist attacks on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312708-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312708-1 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former President Bill Clinton and Bill Gates were interviewed by Tamron Hall about debt, taxes, health care costs, immigration, and education. "Shaping America's Future" Major Trends, New Ideas, and Big Decisions" was part of the Peterson Foundation "2013 Fiscal Summit: Facing the Future." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312600-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312600-2 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members of Congress and the Obama administration were interviewed by Chuck Todd about U.S. debt and tax policies. "Expanding Opportunity and Promoting Growth: The Future of American Fiscal Policy" was part of the Peterson Foundation "2013 Fiscal Summit: Facing the Future." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312600-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312600-3 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Stephen Ellis, vice president of Taxpayers for Common Sense, discussed a recent investigation by the Treasury Department inspector general for tax administration that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) made billions in improper refunds to low-income workers. The report issued the previous week found that 20 to 25 per cent of Earned Income Tax Credits were awarded incorrectly in 2012. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. A video clip was shown of Acting IRS Commissioner Steve Miller testifying on April 25, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312546-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312546-4 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gautham Negesh talked about the Marketplace Fairness Act, which would will allow state governments to require internet retailers to collect sales tax from buyers, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics arguments for and against the bill, and complications related to online sale tax collection. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312493-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312493-5 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Steven Miller testified on Internal Revenue Service (IRS) operations and the 2013 tax return filing season. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312359-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312359-1 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on congressional work on an Internet sales tax bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312272-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312272-2 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT During a portion of the day's debate on the floor of the U.S. Senate topics included a proposed online sales tax and budget cuts due to the sequester. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312329-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312329-7 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) talked about a bill for the collection of sales tax from online retailers. She was concerned about the burden imposed on small businesses by having to manage taxes for every state and jurisdiction. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312329-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312329-6 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) talked about a bill for the collection of sales tax from online retailers. He was concerned about the burden that would be imposed on small businesses. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312329-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312329-5 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gautham Nagesh was interviewed via Skype about the Senate Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312334-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312334-1 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Baucus (D-MT) spoke in the Senate about a proposed online sales tax. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312268-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312268-5 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Enzi (R-WY) spoke in the Senate about a proposed online sales tax. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312268-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312268-4 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Anthony Costello talked about tax breaks for oil and gas companies, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included tax break eliminations in President Obama's fiscal year 2014 budget, the history of the these tax breaks, the impact of eliminating them, and how much revenue would be raised if they were repealed. This program was part of C-SPAN's "Your Money" series.*Each Monday morning the last hour of "Washington Journal" is devoted to a federal program, focusing on its mission, participants, and cost. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312284-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312284-6 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Acting Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Steven Miller testified that income tax filing season was proceeding well, but there would be "steady erosion" to taxpayer services because of funding reductions. He said that the first furlough day for IRS staff would probably be around the Memorial Day holiday. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311995-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311995-1 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about tax reform proposals and on-going budget negotiations in Congress. They responded to questions from the audience. "The Tax Reform Debate" was part of the three-day Society of American Business Editors and Writers 50th anniversary spring conference, held at George Washington University's Marvin Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311929-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311929-4 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT James White talked about Internal Revenue Service operations, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.*Topics included problems the IRS has faced and improvements it has made. This program was part of C-SPAN's "Your Money" series.*Each Monday morning the last hour of "Washington Journal" is devoted to a federal program, focusing on its mission, participants, and cost. This program was part of C-SPAN's "Your Money" series.*Each Monday morning the last hour of "Washington Journal" is devoted to a federal program, focusing on its mission, participants, and cost. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311844-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311844-5 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Pedro da Costa discussed how consumers had reacted to the payroll tax resuming its higher level after the 2012 "fiscal cliff" deal. The automatic payroll deduction that funds Social Security had been temporarily reduced as an economic stimulus measure. He talked about various aspects of the economy and the overall effect on spending and consumer behavior. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The program closed with a video clip of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka being interviewed about the minimum wage on March 27, 2013, for "Newsmakers." "Fiscal cliff" referred to the simultaneous tax increases and sequestration budget cuts at the beginning of 2013 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311842-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311842-3 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senators debated an amendment to the 2014 fiscal year budget offered by Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) that would effect sales taxes on Internet purchases. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311684-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311684-6 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) talked about the House Republican and Senate Democratic fiscal year 2014 budget proposals, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Other topics included possible changes to Social Security and Medicare. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311593-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311593-5 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senate Republicans briefed reporters and answered questions following their meeting with President Obama. They spoke about the areas where they believe they can work with the president, including immigration and corporate tax levels. The President visited Congress to meet with leaders of both parties as part of his "charm offensive." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311522-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311522-1 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Joseph Henchman talked about states with the highest and lowest tax rates, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. According to a Tax Foundation analysis by the average resident in the U.S paid 9.9 percent of their income on state and local taxes during 2010. Topics included what goes into determining how states calculate their tax rate and the impact of the rate upon household finances. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo previewed the Sunday morning talk shows. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311417-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311417-5 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama delivered the weekly presidential address. He talked about sequestration and tax policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310918-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310918-101 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the history of the federal income tax, which was enabled by the ratification of the Sixteenth Amendment one hundred years previously. They also discussed proposals for replacing and changing the income tax system. "Happy Anniversary? 100 Years of the Federal Income Tax" was a forum at the Urban Institute. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310820-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310820-1 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Scott Rigell (R-VA) talked about the agenda for the 113th Congress, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communication. He said he originally ran for the House with the opinion that federal budget deficits were caused by too much federal spending. Based on his first-term experience in Congress, however, he concluded that budget deficits were a combination of too much spending and insufficient revenue. He said he supports President Obama as the commander in chief, but he was disappointed that he did not seek budget cuts in addition to tax increases in the legislation passed to avert the "fiscal cliff." He also discussed raising the debt ceiling. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310389-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310389-3 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and White House officials evaluated the "fiscal cliff" legislation passed by Congress on January 1, 2013. David Marron talked about the tax elements of the bill, including alternative minimum, estate, and tax cuts from the George W. Bush administration. Robert Reichauser and Rudolph Penner in their assessments were pessimistic about what was in the bill and the prospects for the budget process in the 113th Congress. The program included questions from audience members. "Fiscal cliff" referred to the impending tax increases and sequestration budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement.*"Sequestration," a legal procedure in which automatic budget cuts are triggered, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310259-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310259-1 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Schatz talked about the "fiscal cliff" legislation approved by Congress and what was in the deal, which included tax breaks for NASCAR and plug-in scooters. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310236-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310236-4 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Donald Williamson talked about changes to U.S. tax code coming as a result of the passage of the American Tax Payer Relief Act of 2012 (the "fiscal cliff" bill). He explained changes to rates and deductions in 2013 and retroactive changes now going into effect for 2012, and gave an overview of what it means for Americans' taxes. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310236-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310236-3 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Dave Camp (R-MI) delivered the Weekly Republican Address. He said that the nation's "spending problem is getting worse, not better" and called for cutting spending and reforming the tax code to boost the economy. Representative Camp is chairman of the House Ways & Means Committee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310228-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310228-102 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Barack Obama delivered the Weekly Presidential Address. He talked about the bipartisan agreement that Congress reached this week which prevented a middle-class tax hike, congratulated the newly sworn-in Members of Congress, and said he looked forward to working with the new Congress in the new year to "cut spending and raise revenue in a manner that reduces our deficit and protects the middle class." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310228-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310228-101 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Democratic leaders reacted to the "fiscal cliff" agreement and the expected vote on the measure in the House later that day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310164-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310164-1 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Todd Zwillich was interviewed by Skype about the deal made to avoid the "fiscal cliff" of impending tax increases and sequestration budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement. He noted that one cause for concern for the Democrats was that it moved the date of sequestration budget cuts to the time of the next debt limit debate, creating a new "fiscal cliff." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310163-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310163-1 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) spoke on the Senate floor about negotiations to avoid the "fiscal cliff" of impending tax increases and sequestration budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310136-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310136-4 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican senators spoke on the Senate floor in reaction to President Obama's remarks about negotiations to avoid the "fiscal cliff" of impending tax increases and sequestration budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310136-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310136-9 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama appeared on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday December 30, 2012. He addressed the negotiations between the White House and Congress over the "fiscal cliff" of impending tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement. This is a portion of the interview. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310138-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310138-1 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and others spoke to reporters and answered questions on negotiations with republicans on avoiding the "fiscal cliff" and the way forward as the new year approached. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310082-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310082-1 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on House Speaker John Boehner's unsuccessful efforts to pass a "plan B" proposal to avoid the "fiscal cliff" and automatic sequestration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81723-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81723-1 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Speaker John Boehner spoke to reporters and answered questions on unsuccessful efforts to pass a "plan B" proposal to avoid the "fiscal cliff" and automatic sequestration. He said that the burden now rest with President Obama and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) to present legislation for the House to consider. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310083-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310083-1 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT