https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/grassroots-corner--4336038enNews CommentaryCopyright The FAIRtax Guyshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/feec2c2962b96d148ce359f513034731.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/grassroots-corner--4336038Fri, 01 Mar 2024 10:15:05 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThe FAIRtax Guysfeeds@spreaker.comThe weekly report of FAIRtax activists from around the country written by Jim Bennett, Grassroots Coordinator for the Americans For Fair Taxation.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fairtax-at-the-new-providence-street-fair--52449482https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52449482Mon, 16 Jan 2023 10:00:02 +0000The FAIRtax GuysHaving a presence at public events like street fairs is a good way to spread the FAIRtax word. This week's Grassroots Corner spotlights just such an event in New Providence, NJ.172fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-fairtax-poem--52388181https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52388181Mon, 09 Jan 2023 10:00:02 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThis week's Grassroots Corner features a FAIRtax poem written by Florida FAIRtax-er Roz Miller.161fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-our-newest-cosponsor--52080004https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52080004Mon, 19 Dec 2022 10:00:02 +0000The FAIRtax GuysHR-25 recently picked up its 31st sponsor in the House, Virginia Congressman Bob Good.163fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/orange-park-florida--52079961https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52079961Mon, 12 Dec 2022 10:00:02 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThis week, Florida state FAIRtax director Paul Livingston recalls a successful FAIRtax presence at the 40th Fall Festival in Orange Park Florida.196fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fairtax-returns-to-orange-park-fl--51538039https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51538039Mon, 14 Nov 2022 10:00:02 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThe Florida FAIRtax team is at it again. This time, they were at the Orange Park Farmers Market. Read Florida FAIRtax State Director Paul Livingston's report of yet another successful FAIRtax presence at a public event.167fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/famous-americans-who-would-still-be-americans-with-the-fairtax--51420997https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51420997Mon, 07 Nov 2022 10:00:02 +0000The FAIRtax GuysWhy would anyone want to give up their American citizenship? The primary reason would be to avoid American taxes. The US is one of only two countries in the world that tries to collect taxes from its citizens living outside the country. Here are...409fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fairtaxers-meet-more-state-legislators--51420957https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51420957Mon, 31 Oct 2022 09:00:02 +0000The FAIRtax GuysEven though the FAIRtax is a national level bill, it's important to keep pushing the FAIRtax to state level legislators. It's becoming clearer that showing people how well the FAIRtax would work at the state level is going to be crucial in getting it...189fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/congratulations-alabama-pledge-signers--51420930https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51420930Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:00:02 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThis week, Grassroots Corner spotlights three more candidates in Alabama who have signed the FAIRtax Candidate Pledge and who will be running for Congressional seats next month.161fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-new-jersey-state-senator-ed-durr--51244371https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51244371Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:00:02 +0000The FAIRtax GuysYou may recognize the name Ed Durr. He the truck driver who made national news when he ran a campaign on a shoestring budget and defeated a powerfully entrenched New Jersey state senator. Recently, FAIRtax volunteers Jim Bennett and Jerry McManus...222fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-alexandru-bittner--51244318https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51244318Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:00:02 +0000The FAIRtax GuysWhat happened to Alexandru Bittner is a perfect example of why we need to put the IRS out of business by passing the FAIRtax. Like many other American citizens living abroad, he ran afoul of some obscure and rather illogical provisions of the US tax...360fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jim-duffie-takes-a-working-vacation--51244296https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51244296Mon, 03 Oct 2022 09:00:02 +0000The FAIRtax GuysHow does someone who is retired take a working vacation? By turning a vacation trip into an opportunity to promote the FAIRtax. Georgia State Director Jim Duffie did just that recently presenting the FAIRtax to a Congressman in Wisconsin. Read all...160fairtax,fair_tax,irs,jim_duffie,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cranford-new-jersey-street-fair--51244221https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51244221Mon, 26 Sep 2022 09:00:05 +0000The FAIRtax GuysWith the pandemic easing, FAIRtax volunteers are beginning to re-appear at public events. Recently, the New Jersey FAIRtax team showed up at a street fair in Cranford New Jersey. See why events like this are vital to spreading the FAIRtax message in...247fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-primaries-are-over--51303874https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51303874Mon, 19 Sep 2022 09:00:03 +0000The FAIRtax GuysWith the general election about a month and a half away, primary season is over, and the slate is set for November. While some FAIRtax candidates lost in their primaries, several more were successful and will be on the ballot in November. As a...149fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/congratulations-fairtax-candidates-who-won-their-primaries--51060626https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51060626Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:00:02 +0000The FAIRtax GuysSteven Elliott in Michigan and Tina Forte in New York will be facing some pretty well-known opposition in the November election. Elliott will go up against Rashida Tlaib in Michigan's 12th district, while Forte will challenge Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez...225fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-our-new-maryland-fairtax-leader-david-webber--51060606https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51060606Mon, 05 Sep 2022 09:00:03 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThe FAIRtax movement is happy to welcome David Webber as the new state director in Maryland. He replaces Mark Schaff who moved to South Carolina. David has an impressive list of credentials that make him an ideal man for the job. Meet him in this...206fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-senate-candidate-goes-to-bat-for-ex-pats--51060561https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51060561Mon, 29 Aug 2022 09:00:03 +0000The FAIRtax GuysUS Senate candidate Vikram Mansharamani from New Hampshire is interested in providing relief to those most adversely affected by the US tax code--American citizens living abroad. Georgia state director Jim Duffie and I tried to show him how the...251fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/greene-comes-out-for-the-fairtax--50996129https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50996129Mon, 22 Aug 2022 14:33:44 +0000The FAIRtax GuysGeorgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene is a controversial firebrand. Many love her. Many don't. Commenting on the plan to hire 87,000 new IRS agents, Greene said it's time to replace the IRS with the FAIRtax. While some may question...174falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-pledge-signer-tina-forte--50875729https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50875729Mon, 15 Aug 2022 09:00:03 +0000The FAIRtax GuysTina Forte has become the latest candidate to sign the FAIRtax Candidate Pledge. She is running in New York's 14th District, trying to unseat AOC. Meet her in this week's Grassroots Corner.128aoc,fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-pledge-signer-steven-elliott--50875696https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50875696Wed, 10 Aug 2022 14:44:59 +0000The FAIRtax GuysSteven Elliott has won the Republican primary in Michigan's 12th District and will run against Democrat Rashida Tlaib in the general election. Steven recently signed the FAIRtax Candidate Pledge. Meet him in this week's Grassroots Corner.161fairtax,fair_tax,irs,rashida_tlaib,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/get-involved-at-the-national-level--50445966https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50445966Mon, 25 Jul 2022 09:00:02 +0000The FAIRtax GuysAmericans for Fair Taxation has a Board of Directors that elects the Board of Directors. Requirements for being a delegate have been relaxed, so if you'd like to help promote the FAIRtax at the national level, here's your chance. Check it all out in...217fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mississippi-tax-cuts--50445946https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50445946Mon, 18 Jul 2022 09:00:03 +0000The FAIRtax GuysMississippi has implemented a provision exempting income up to $18,000 from the state's income tax. However, the Mississippi Center for Public Policy is calling for the abolition of the state's income tax. Neighboring Alabama is trying to do just...161fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dan-bongino-reaffirms-his-support-for-the-fairtax--50445919https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50445919Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:00:03 +0000The FAIRtax GuysTalk show host Dan Bongino was recently asked what he thought about the FAIRtax. Like many of us, he thinks it's the best system out there, but he has some reservations about whether or not we can actually get it passed. In order to get the FAIRtax...233dan_bongino,fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/happy-fourth-of-july--50445905https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50445905Mon, 04 Jul 2022 09:00:02 +0000The FAIRtax GuysHere's wishing everyone a happy Fourth of July, and reminding you that special Fourth of July events present a great opportunity for you to spread the word about the FAIRtax.159fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gloucester-township-day--50201959https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50201959Mon, 27 Jun 2022 09:00:02 +0000The FAIRtax GuysWithout Neal Boortz advocating for the FAIRtax on daily radio any more, it's going to take having a presence at public events to spread the word about the FAIRtax. Recently, Doug Dash gave us such a presence at New Jersey's Gloucester Township Day.240fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jade-walle-talks-to-bob-lewis--50166218https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50166218Mon, 20 Jun 2022 09:00:02 +0000The FAIRtax GuysBob Lewis is running for Congress in the fourth district of Colorado. AFFT board member Jade Walle recently had a chance to speak with him about the FAIRtax. Check out that conversation in this week's Grassroots Corner.440falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-arkansas-state-director-david-morelli--50166187https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50166187Mon, 13 Jun 2022 09:00:03 +0000The FAIRtax GuysDavid Morelli has stepped up to become the FAIRtax State Director in Arkansas. Meet him in this week's edition of Grassroots Corner.233arkansas,fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/memorial-day--50053800https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50053800Mon, 06 Jun 2022 09:00:03 +0000The FAIRtax GuysAfter a long pandemic, the FAIRtax is beginning to re-emerge in the public eye. The first Memorial Day Parade in a couple years in Summit NJ had a FAIRtax presence. Other events are planned for later in the year in New Jersey and other states. Read...222fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-fairtax-candidate-john-barker--49992854https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49992854Mon, 30 May 2022 09:00:03 +0000The FAIRtax GuysSometimes FAIRtax volunteers stumble onto candidates by chance. Such is the case with John Barker, running in New Jersey's second district. Meet him in this week's Grassroots Corner.273fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hostile-argument-the-fairtax-will-hurt-state-and-local-governments--49913557https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49913557Mon, 23 May 2022 21:53:18 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThis Grassroots Corner continues the series dealing with hostile questions that people may raise about the FAIRtax. This week's argument is that the FAIRtax will hurt state and local governments by erasing the tax advantage that government bonds...213fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/friendly-competition-revisited--49774545https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49774545Mon, 16 May 2022 09:00:02 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThis week, Grassroots Director Jim Bennett takes a look at two other organizations--Convention of States and Association of Mature American Citizens--for ideas that we in the FAIRtax movement could apply to our efforts to replace the income tax with...267falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-ron-eller--49512939https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49512939Mon, 02 May 2022 09:00:02 +0000The FAIRtax GuysRon Eller is the latest candidate to sign the FAIRtax candidate pledge. Eller is running for Congress in Mississippi's Second District. Meet this extraordinary man in this week's Grassroots Corner.384fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/americans-overseas--49480073https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49480073Mon, 25 Apr 2022 09:00:03 +0000The FAIRtax GuysDid you know that the United States is one of only two countries in the world that makes their citizens living abroad file income tax returns? As you might imagine, there are a multitude of problems with that system. In this week's Grassroots...520fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tax-software--49400797https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49400797Mon, 18 Apr 2022 09:00:02 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThis week's Grassroots Corner documents the "Maalox moments" AFFT Grassroots Director Jim Bennett had in using tax preparation software to do his taxes. And while tax preparation software combined with personal finance software may make the task of...368fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reform,tax_returnfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-advisory-board--49400785https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49400785Mon, 11 Apr 2022 17:55:20 +0000The FAIRtax GuysDo you know someone with some degree of name recognition who supports the FAIRtax, but who doesn't have a lot of time to devote to it? Nominate them for a position on the new AFFT Advisory Board. Check out this week's Grassroots Corner for details.272fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cpac-wrapup--49309583https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49309583Mon, 04 Apr 2022 09:00:03 +0000The FAIRtax GuysSeveral FAIRtax volunteers recently attended CPAC, the Conservative Political Action Conference, in Orlando. In this week's Grassroots Corner, Jim Bennett takes a look back at this year's CPAC, and a look forward to next year's.330cpac,fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/getting-candidates-to-sign-the-fairtax-pledge-part-4--48898012https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48898012Mon, 28 Mar 2022 09:00:02 +0000The FAIRtax GuysJohn Gaver is really good at getting candidates to sign the FAIRtax candidate pledge. He has written a four-part series of articles sharing his tips and secrets. In Part 4, John gives you some technical tips on editing your video and sending it in...682fairtax,fair_tax,irs,john_gaver,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/getting-candidates-to-sign-the-fairtax-pledge-part-3--48897944https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48897944Mon, 21 Mar 2022 09:00:03 +0000The FAIRtax GuysJohn Gaver is really good at getting candidates to sign the FAIRtax candidate pledge. He has written a four-part series of articles sharing his tips and secrets. In Part 3, John walks you thru to process of actually meeting with your candidate and...391fairtax,fair_tax,irs,john_gaver,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/getting-candidates-to-sign-the-fairtax-pledge-part-2--48897721https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48897721Mon, 14 Mar 2022 09:00:03 +0000The FAIRtax GuysJohn Gaver is really good at getting candidates to sign the FAIRtax candidate pledge. He has written a series of articles sharing his tips and secrets to help other FAIRtax volunteers replicate his success. In Part 2, John shows you how to how to...573fairtax,fair_tax,irs,john_gaver,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/getting-candidates-to-sign-the-fairtax-pledge-part-1--48897550https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48897550Mon, 07 Mar 2022 10:00:03 +0000The FAIRtax GuysJohn Gaver is really good at getting candidates to sign the FAIRtax candidate pledge. Today, we reprint the first of four articles that John has written in which he shares his tips and secrets. In Part One, John shows you how to identify and obtain...485fairtax,fair_tax,irs,john_gaver,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/getting-candidates-to-sign-the-fairtax-pledge-introduction--48897434https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48897434Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:49:08 +0000The FAIRtax GuysJohn Gaver is really good at getting candidates to sign the FAIRtax candidate pledge. He has written a series of articles covering the various aspects of successfully getting candidates on board with the FAIRtax. This week, we reprint John's...375fairtax,fair_tax,irs,john_gaver,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-thomas-watercott--48648946https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48648946Mon, 21 Feb 2022 10:00:03 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThomas Watercott is a working man running for Congress in North Carolina. He's also a strong FAIRtax supporter as evidenced by his signing the FAIRtax candidate pledge. Meet him in this week's Grassroots Corner.401fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reform,thomas_watercottfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/get-ready-for-cpac--48648924https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48648924Mon, 14 Feb 2022 10:00:02 +0000The FAIRtax GuysCPAC in Orlando is a great opportunity to put the FAIRtax in front of a myriad of political and media people. It's coming up soon and we need as many FAIRtax supporters as possible to show up.278cpac,fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hostile-argument-the-fairtax-is-unfair-to-the-poor--48563847https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48563847Mon, 07 Feb 2022 10:00:04 +0000The FAIRtax GuysDespite our best efforts to eradicate it, the myth persists that by taxing consumption, the FAIRtax is regressive and unfair to poor and working-class families. Once again, Grassroots Director Jim Bennett busts this myth and explains how the FAIRtax...411fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-jeanne-seaver--48370898https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48370898Mon, 31 Jan 2022 10:00:03 +0000The FAIRtax GuysJeanne Seaver is a long time FAIRtax advocate now running to be Georgia's Lieutenant Governor. Seeing that the political climate at the national level is unfavorable for significant tax reform, Seaver is running hard in support of the Georgia Fair...399fairtax,fair_tax,irs,jeanne_seaver,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/social-media-decisions--48276121https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48276121Mon, 24 Jan 2022 10:00:03 +0000The FAIRtax GuysIn this Grassroots Corner, communications and marketing manager Randy Fischer outlines some proposed changes in the FAIRtax movement's social media presence. Plus, the call goes out for additional volunteers to help with social media.251fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hostile-argument-it-s-unfair-to-tax-food-clothing-housing-and-medicine--48276081https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48276081Mon, 17 Jan 2022 10:00:02 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThis Grassroots Corner continues the series on dealing with hostile arguments people may raise about the FAIRtax. Today, Jim Bennett tackles the argument that basic necessities should be exempt from the FAIRtax because taxing those items is unfair to...388fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-martin-etwop--48197292https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48197292Mon, 10 Jan 2022 10:00:02 +0000The FAIRtax GuysOf all the candidates who have signed the FAIRtax candidate pledge, Martin Etwop has perhaps the most compelling story of all. Born in Uganda, Martin now lives in Texas and is running for Congress in Texas' second district. Listen to Martin's...360fairtax,fair_tax,irs,martin_etwop,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-mike-saliba--48091740https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48091740Mon, 03 Jan 2022 10:00:02 +0000The FAIRtax GuysMike Saliba didn't like the FAIRtax when he first heard about it. Mike is a Libertarian who opposes forcing people to pay taxes. Libertarians want to replace the income tax with nothing. However, after looking the FAIRtax over, Mike saw where it...410fairtax,fair_tax,irs,libertarian_party,mike_saliba,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-sense-to-the-aarp--47859798https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47859798Mon, 13 Dec 2021 10:00:02 +0000The FAIRtax GuysSometimes big organizations miss solutions that are right under their nose. When the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) surveyed their members regarding saving for retirement, Jim Stehr pointed them in the right direction--The FAIRtax.523aarp,fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vendors-wanted--47680233
In this week's Grassroots Corner, Jim Bennett shares the message he's taking to his local Chamber, and invites you to do the same]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47680233Mon, 06 Dec 2021 10:00:02 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThe FAIRtax Marketplace is an exciting new way for you to buy the things you need and help the FAIRtax at the same time. But, to get it off the ground, we need vendors to establish a presence in the Marketplace. Your local Chamber of Commerce is an...
In this week's Grassroots Corner, Jim Bennett shares the message he's taking to his local Chamber, and invites you to do the same]]>216chamber_of_commerce,fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-need-you-in-florida-in-february--47680146
This year, we have an opportunity to build on that success. We're asking as many FAIRtax supporters as possible to show up at CPAC wearing some kind of FAIRtax gear and be as visible as possible. With the Biden administration proposing vast increases in the size and scope of the IRS, there's no better time to promote the only tax reform proposal that gets rid of the IRS entirely.

Come to CPAC. We need your help.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47680146Mon, 29 Nov 2021 10:00:02 +0000The FAIRtax GuysCPAC is one of the largest gatherings of political and media people in the country, and it represents an excellent opportunity to present the FAIRtax message to them. Last year, a small contingent of FAIRtax supporters made themselves visible and the...
This year, we have an opportunity to build on that success. We're asking as many FAIRtax supporters as possible to show up at CPAC wearing some kind of FAIRtax gear and be as visible as possible. With the Biden administration proposing vast increases in the size and scope of the IRS, there's no better time to promote the only tax reform proposal that gets rid of the IRS entirely.

Come to CPAC. We need your help.]]>276cpac,fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-jeb-hanson--47449015
It was Jeb's efforts that led to candidate Marissa Selvig becoming the first candidate in the country to sign the FAIRtax Candidate Pledge for the 2022 election cycle. He's now working on Harriet Hageman, the candidate Donald Trump has endorsed to unseat Liz Cheney.

This week's Grassroots Corner is proud to spotlight Jeb Hanson.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47449015Mon, 15 Nov 2021 10:00:19 +0000The FAIRtax GuysJeb Hanson is a cattle rancher by trade, and a tireless worker for the FAIRtax. His ranch is in eastern Wyoming and he has taken it upon himself to make sure that every candidate that announces for office is provided with information on the FAIRtax....
It was Jeb's efforts that led to candidate Marissa Selvig becoming the first candidate in the country to sign the FAIRtax Candidate Pledge for the 2022 election cycle. He's now working on Harriet Hageman, the candidate Donald Trump has endorsed to unseat Liz Cheney.

This week's Grassroots Corner is proud to spotlight Jeb Hanson.]]>348fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/messing-with-roth-ira-s--47339553https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47339553Mon, 08 Nov 2021 10:00:05 +0000The FAIRtax GuysRoth IRA's are savings accounts funded with after tax dollars. So, there should be no income tax due when you withdraw money from a Roth IRA, right? Well, if the government has its way, that might not be the case. There is a provision in the House...343defund_the_irs,fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-income-tax-denier--47091107https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47091107Mon, 01 Nov 2021 09:00:07 +0000The FAIRtax GuysOccasionally, someone who believes that the income tax was never lawfully enacted will be drawn to the FAIRtax group. While we share their goal of abolishing the income tax and the IRS, we differ with those people on both Constitutional and practical...314fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sticky-group-delivers-its-report--47091079https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47091079Mon, 25 Oct 2021 09:00:02 +0000The FAIRtax GuysIn several prior Grassroots Corners, we went thru the principles of what makes a message "sticky". In other words, what makes a message stick in people's minds and spurs them to action? Applying the principles in the Heath Brothers book on the...296fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hostile-argument-the-fairtax-will-mean-double-taxation-in-transition--46982616https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46982616Mon, 18 Oct 2021 09:00:09 +0000The FAIRtax GuysFAIRtax people constantly point out the insidious double taxation that occurs with the income tax. Any time you buy a product or service, a portion of what you pay for that product or service ends up at the IRS as the seller's income tax. So what...302double_taxation,fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-candidate-allen-waters--46914129https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46914129Mon, 11 Oct 2021 09:00:11 +0000The FAIRtax GuysAllen Waters is the seventh candidate to sign the FAIRtax Candidate Pledge for the 2022 election cycle, but this is far from his first run as a FAIRtax candidate. In this week's Grassroots Corner, Grassroots Director Jim Bennett interviews a man who...285allen_waters,fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hostile-argument-there-will-be-a-huge-evasion-problem-because-the-fairtax-rate-is-so-high--46795089https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46795089Mon, 04 Oct 2021 09:00:11 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThis week's Grassroots Corner continues the series of hostile arguments people may raise against the FAIRtax. This week, it's the allegation that there will be massive evasion under the FAIRtax because the rate is so high. Listen as Jim Bennett...441fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_evasion,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-candidate-dan-mckaughan--46504371https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46504371Mon, 27 Sep 2021 09:00:06 +0000The FAIRtax GuysDan McKaughan is the sixth candidate to sign the FAIRtax Candidate Pledge for the 2022 election cycle. It was FAIRtax'er John Gaver who secured McKaughan's signature on the Pledge, and he shares some tips and pointers that you can use to persuade...348fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-remember-ron-maiellaro--46453240https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46453240Mon, 20 Sep 2021 09:00:10 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThe FAIRtax movement lost a powerful voice with the unexpected passing of Ron Maiellaro. For over six years, Ron co-hosted FAIRtax Power Radio, a weekly podcast and streaming video program. He also worked tirelessly for other FAIRtax causes...406fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fairtax-marketplace--46241876https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46241876Mon, 13 Sep 2021 09:00:03 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThis week's Grassroots Corner introduces everyone to a great new way to help fund the FAIRtax movement just by buying the things you were going to buy anyway. Introducing the FAIRtax Marketplace--a storefront where people can make their everyday...361fairtax,fair_tax,fairtax_marketplace,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-fairtax-labor-day-message--46241848https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46241848Mon, 06 Sep 2021 09:00:02 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThe FAIRtax would be a great thing for union members. If you belong to a union, here's an inspiring story about how you can introduce your union to the FAIRtax.223fairtax,fair_tax,irs,labor_day,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hostile-argument-i-ll-be-paying-taxes-i-ve-never-paid-before--46158088https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46158088Mon, 30 Aug 2021 09:00:18 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThis Grassroots Corner continues the series of hostile arguments people may raise about the FAIRtax. This week, Jim Bennett tackles the argument that the FAIRtax will tax services and necessities--things that escape taxation under many current sales...313fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reader-feedback-23-vs-30--46075684https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46075684Mon, 23 Aug 2021 09:00:13 +0000The FAIRtax GuysGrassroots Corner encourages reader feedback. This week, we got some. John Gaver, author of numerous books and articles on economic issues jumps into the discussion of whether the FAIRtax rate is 23% or 30%.272fairtax,fair_tax,irs,john_gaver,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-candidate-willie-montague--46075550https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46075550Mon, 16 Aug 2021 09:00:17 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThis week's Grassroots Corner profiles another candidate running for Congress in the 2022 election cycle who has signed the FAIRtax Candidate Pledge. Meet Willie Montague, running for the House in Florida's 10th District.282fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reform,willie_montaguefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hostile-argument-the-fairtax-will-be-added-to-state-sales-taxes--45987008https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45987008Mon, 09 Aug 2021 09:00:17 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThis Grassroots Corner continues the series on how to deal with hostile questions people may raise about the FAIRtax. This week, Jim Bennett shoots down the argument that having state and local sales taxes on top of the FAIRtax will make the tax rate...240fairtax,fair_tax,irs,sales_taxes,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/donalds-signs-on--45898062https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45898062Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:00:10 +0000The FAIRtax GuysByron Donalds is a rising star in the Republican Party. He's also the latest Congressman to sign on as a co-sponsor of the FAIRtax. We thank Congressman Donalds for supporting the FAIRtax, and we want to recognize our dedicated FAIRtax volunteers...349byron_donalds,fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax-reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hostile-argument-what-about-new-houses--45806621https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45806621Mon, 26 Jul 2021 09:00:10 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThis week Jim Bennett looks at another hostile question people may raise about the FAIRtax. This one deals with the FAIRtax's effect on new housing construction. Check it out an become a better informed FAIRtax volunteer.219fairtax,fair_tax,housing_market,irs,new_homes,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/remembering-larry-walters--45632648https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45632648Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:00:21 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThis week's Grassroots Corner is a tribute to another fallen FAIRtax volunteer, Larry Walters.237fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/help-wanted-younger-leaders--45505138https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45505138Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:00:04 +0000The FAIRtax GuysAmericans for Fair Taxation has vibrant, dynamic leaders today. But in order to have the staying power we're going to need to get the FAIRtax passed, there's a constant need to recruit younger people and groom them for positions of leadership. Know...286fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-candidate-jerrod-sessler--45246991https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45246991Mon, 05 Jul 2021 09:00:03 +0000The FAIRtax GuysJerrod Sessler has quite a background. He's a conservative Christian, a successful businessman, a cancer survivor, a former NASCAR driver and an honored US Navy veteran. He's also running for Congress and has signed the FAIRtax Candidate Pledge....263fairtax,fair_tax,irs,jerrod_sessler,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hostile-argument-we-ll-end-up-with-both-an-income-tax-and-a-sales-tax--44871335https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44871335Mon, 28 Jun 2021 09:00:02 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThis week's Grassroots Corner takes on yet another fallacious argument that people might raise about the FAIRtax. This is the one that says Congress will saddle American taxpayers with both the FAIRtax and an income tax. Pay attention as Jim Bennett...358double_taxation,fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-candidate-rubin-young--44871181https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44871181Mon, 21 Jun 2021 09:00:08 +0000The FAIRtax GuysRubin Young is relatively new to the FAIRtax, but has already signed the FAIRtax Candidate Pledge for the 2022 election cycle. He has a rather fascinating story behind him and a rather tough task ahead of him--trying to unseat incumbent Democrat...457fairtax,fair_tax,irs,rubin_young,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hostile-arguments-i-paid-tax-all-my-life-and-you-want-me-to-pay-it-again--44711596https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44711596Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:00:09 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThis Grassroots Corner continues the series dealing with hostile arguments some may raise against the FAIRtax. Today, Jim Bennett takes on the argument that the FAIRtax is unfair to seniors because it would amount to double taxation on the money they...372double_taxation,fairtax,fair_tax,irs,retirement_savings,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/briefing-congress-member-jeff-van-drew--44870926https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44870926Mon, 07 Jun 2021 09:00:17 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThis week's Grassroots Corner was guest written by Jim Milroy, former New Jersey State FAIRtax Director. It summarizes a meeting the he and Jim Bennett had with New Jersey Representative Jeff Van Drew regarding the FAIRtax.154fairtax,fair_tax,irs,jeff_van_drew,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vegas-baby--44637882https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44637882Mon, 31 May 2021 09:00:02 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThis week's Grassroots Corner is guest written by FAIRtax Guy Bob Paxton. It details a special trip that the FAIRtax Guys took to Las Vegas to present the FAIRtax to a conference for candidates seeking to unseat current Members of Congress.303fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reform,vegasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-the-sticky-group-part-2--44550873https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44550873Mon, 24 May 2021 09:00:07 +0000The FAIRtax GuysLast year, Grassroots Corner went thru a series of six principles that make a message "sticky". Florida State FAIRtax Director Paul Livingston is putting these principles into action. He has formed a group of seven people who meet regularly on a...292fairtax,fair_tax,irs,sticky_idea,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-the-sticky-group-part-1--44550845https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44550845Mon, 17 May 2021 09:00:08 +0000The FAIRtax GuysLast year, Grassroots Corner went thru a series of six principles that make a message "sticky". Florida State FAIRtax Director Paul Livingston is putting these principles into action. He has formed a group of seven people who meet regularly on a...301fairtax,fair_tax,irs,sticky_idea,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-marissa-selvig--44550809https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44550809Mon, 10 May 2021 09:00:13 +0000The FAIRtax GuysMarissa Selvig is one of several candidates running for Wyoming's lone seat in the House of Representatives. So far, she's the only one who has signed the FAIRtax candidate pledge promising to co-sponsor the FAIRtax and vote for it should it be...280fairtax,fair_tax,irs,marissa_selvig,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-our-most-senior-fairtax-supporter--44423549https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44423549Mon, 03 May 2021 09:00:03 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThis week's Grassroots Corner spotlights one of the FAIRtax movement's most senior supporters--my mother!329fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-john-wesley-nobles--44027186https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44027186Mon, 26 Apr 2021 09:00:21 +0000The FAIRtax GuysJohn Wesley Nobles has been supporting the FAIRtax since before there even was a FAIRtax. Check out this week's Grassroots Corner to see how that's possible, and to learn a few other fascinating facts about one of the FAIRtax's strongest advocates.311fairtax,fair_tax,income_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hostile-arguments-state-and-local-taxes-will-skyrocket--44027151https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44027151Mon, 19 Apr 2021 09:00:03 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThis is another in the series of Grassroots Corners dealing with hostile arguments and comments that people may make about the FAIRtax. Today, we tackle the criticism that making state and local governments pay the FAIRtax on their consumption will...429fairtax,fair_tax,income_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/back-to-orange-park-florida--43935199https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43935199Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:00:21 +0000The FAIRtax GuysFAIRtax volunteer Manny Salinas is back in the spotlight with another successful FAIRtax effort at the Orange Park Farmers and Arts Market.226fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hostile-arguments-is-the-fairtax-rate-enough--43935157https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43935157Mon, 05 Apr 2021 09:00:07 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThis week's Grassroots Corner continues the series on how to deal with hostile questions and arguments people may make about the FAIRtax. Today, we look at the evidence that refutes the argument that the FAIRtax rate would have to be a lot higher...268fairtax,fair_tax,fairtax_rate,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-dave-heidbreder--43935122https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43935122Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:00:17 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThis week's Grassroots Corner shines the spotlight on FAIRtax volunteer Dave Heidbreder.223fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hostile-arguments-the-fairtax-rate--43595033https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43595033Mon, 22 Mar 2021 09:00:15 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThis Grassroots Corner continues a series on how to deal with hostile questions and comments that people may raise about the FAIRtax. This week we look at how to handle people who accuse us of being dishonest by misrepresenting the FAIRtax rate. We...298fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bring-our-old-cosponsors-back--43594990https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43594990Mon, 15 Mar 2021 09:00:06 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThe FAIRtax movement needs your help. With the convening of a new Congress, we are back to square one in securing cosponsors for the FAIRtax. Several returning Members of Congress who cosponsored the FAIRtax in the last Congress have re-signed onto...308fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-our-economist-dr-karen-walby--43594966https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43594966Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:00:14 +0000The FAIRtax GuysDr. Karen Walby is the economic brain behind the FAIRtax movement. This week's Grassroots Corner spotlights Dr, Walby's remarkable resume in academia, state government and the private sector.240fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fairtax-boot-camp-attack-ads--43176354https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43176354Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:00:05 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThis Grassroots Corner begins a series on how to handle hostile questions and comments that may be raised against the FAIRtax. Our first example is an attack ad that ran against a FAIRtax supporter who was running for Congress. First, we look at the...285fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grassroots-leaders-shake-the-political-trees--43176334https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43176334Mon, 22 Feb 2021 10:00:02 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThis Grassroots Corner salutes the efforts of several FAIRtax volunteers who are taking the time to meet with their Congressional representatives and try to sell them on the FAIRtax.143fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-john-grafer--42977630https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42977630Wed, 17 Feb 2021 10:00:12 +0000The FAIRtax GuysFAIRtax volunteer John Grafer is a man of many talents and he knows some pretty influential people. Check it all out in this week's Grassroots Corner.183fairtax,fair_tax,irs,john_grafer,rudy_giuliani,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/time-to-start-planning-your-fairtax-season--42977576https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42977576Wed, 10 Feb 2021 10:00:06 +0000The FAIRtax GuysTax Day is approaching, which gives FAIRtax volunteers a good opportunity to remind everyone that they don't have to live with the income tax. There is a better way to fund the government. This week's Grassroots Corner lists several things we in the...288fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_day,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/political-media--42977553https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42977553Wed, 03 Feb 2021 10:00:08 +0000The FAIRtax GuysToday, Grassroots Corner takes a look at a vendor that has become more than just a vendor. Political Media provides web hosting and communications services to the FAIRtax movement, but they've become a true friend in the process.271fairtax,fair_tax,irs,political_media,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chris-h-and-the-irs--42977529https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42977529Wed, 27 Jan 2021 10:00:15 +0000The FAIRtax GuysHorror stories abound about the tyranny perpetrated by the IRS against innocent taxpayers. This is one such story about Chris H's battle with the IRS. Also, learn how a businessman in Georgia who was mistreated by the IRS may be getting some sweet...239fairtax,fair_tax,irs,irs_abuses,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/call-to-action-the-keith-hanson-show--42977488https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42977488Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:00:20 +0000The FAIRtax GuysRadio talk shows are a good way to get the FAIRtax message to the public. Hosts who book FAIRtax guests need to be encouraged to continue to talk about the FAIRtax. One such host is Keith Hanson, who had AFFT Director Jade Walle on his show last...275fairtax,fair_tax,irs,keith_hanson,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-marketing-and-communications-team-leader-randy-fischer--42547762https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42547762Fri, 15 Jan 2021 10:00:03 +0000The FAIRtax GuysRandy Fischer never sleeps, or so it seems. In this Grassroots Corner, you'll meet one of the hardest working FAIRtax volunteers in the country. Randy's long career has taken him from the courtroom to the boardroom of Americans for Fair Taxation....418fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-our-president-steve-hayes--42428118https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42428118Fri, 08 Jan 2021 10:00:14 +0000The FAIRtax GuysGrassroots Corner kicks off the new year with a profile of the "recovering tax attorney" who has been at the forefront of trying to replace the Federal income tax with a national retail consumption tax. Steve Hayes has been working toward that goal...473fairtax,fair_tax,irs,steve_hayes,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/state-leaders-we-need-your-help--42215736https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42215736Fri, 18 Dec 2020 10:00:17 +0000The FAIRtax GuysAFFT maintains a list of state leaders on their web site fairtax.org. It's important that this information be kept as current as possible. This week, Grassroots Director Jim Bennett issues a call to all state leaders in the FAIRtax movement to check...219fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-the-fairtax-stick-part-6--42215711https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42215711Fri, 11 Dec 2020 10:00:16 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThis is the final part of the series examining the principles set forth by the Heath Brothers on how to make ideas stick in people's minds. It looks at how FAIRtax advocates can use stories to inform people about the FAIRtax and inspire them to act.638fairtax,fair_tax,irs,sticky_ideas,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-illinois-fairtax-trooper-mark-pearson--41932250https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41932250Fri, 04 Dec 2020 10:00:14 +0000The FAIRtax GuysMark Pearson is a man of many talents and interests. Currently, he's working to bring a REAL state level FAIRtax to his home state of Illinois. Mark is a retired correctional psychologist who has worked with a wide variety of inmates and other...285fairtax,fair_tax,honor_flight,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-new-jersey-superstar-victor-alberigi--41717692https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41717692Fri, 20 Nov 2020 10:00:16 +0000The FAIRtax GuysFew people have worked as hard for the FAIRtax as Victor Alberigi. He's currently working for the FAIRtax in two different states at one time. This week's Grassroots Corner documents his many successes on behalf of the FAIRtax.281fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-bob-scarborough-from-wtob--41717592https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41717592Fri, 13 Nov 2020 10:00:22 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThis week's Grassroots Corner introduces you to the man behind the FAIRtax Power Radio Network. Thanks to Bob Scarborough of radio station WTOB in Winston-Salem, NC, the FAIRtax Guys' podcast, FAIRtax Power Radio, is already heard on three over the...409fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reform,wtobfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-remember-nick-rudelic--41717491https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41717491Fri, 06 Nov 2020 10:00:11 +0000The FAIRtax GuysNick Rudelic was one of the most energetic and innovative FAIRtax volunteers anywhere in the country. Sadly, he passed away on October 2. This week's Grassroots Corner recaps his many ideas and efforts on behalf of the FAIRtax. He will be sorely...275fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-mike-simmons--41375764https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41375764Fri, 30 Oct 2020 09:00:14 +0000The FAIRtax GuysNot many people work any harder for the FAIRtax than Florida volunteer Mike Simmons. He serves on the Board of the Florida FAIRtax Educational Association and is their go-to guy for internet marketing and web development. This week's Grassroots...250fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fairtax-warriors-john-collet--41397446https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41397446Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:00:04 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThis is the first in a series about FAIRtax warriors who are still with us, but for one reason or another, are no longer active in the FAIRtax movement. Our first featured warrior is John Collet. This Grassroots Corner features a re-creation of an...419fairtax,fair_tax,irs,john_collet,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-the-fairtax-stick-part-5--41253969https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41253969Fri, 16 Oct 2020 09:00:04 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThis Grassroots Corner examines the fifth of six principles developed by the Heath Brothers to explain why some ideas stick in people's minds and others don't. This principle is "Emotional". Spurring people to action often requires reaching them on...466falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-remember-carol-chouinard--40907029https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40907029Fri, 09 Oct 2020 09:00:04 +0000The FAIRtax GuysUnfortunately, the FAIRtax family has lost yet another faithful and tireless member. This week's Grassroots Corner is a tribute to FAIRtax-er Carol Ann Chouinard of Claremore, OK.146fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-did-we-get-kevin-kahn-and-mark-porta--40789330https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40789330Fri, 02 Oct 2020 09:00:14 +0000The FAIRtax GuysWhat happens when a Congressional candidate wants to sign the FAIRtax Candidate Pledge, but there are no volunteers in the immediate area to meet with him and secure his signature on the Pledge? That's exactly the situation we faced when Kevin Kahn,...285fairtax,fair_tax,irs,kevin_kahn,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-retired-irs-agent-todd-hilgefort--40646152https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40646152Fri, 25 Sep 2020 09:00:10 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThis week's Grassroots Corner spotlights a man who became a FAIRtax advocate while still working for the IRS! Todd Hilgefort, now retired, spent 27 years working for the IRS. He now actively works to put his former employer out of business by...429fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reform,todd_hilgefortfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-remember-nancy-keesee--40646137https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40646137Fri, 18 Sep 2020 09:00:06 +0000The FAIRtax GuysRecently, the FAIRtax lost a tireless and dedicated member of the family. This week's Grassroots Corner pays tribute to the life of FAIRtax volunteer Nancy Keesee.247fairtax,fair_tax,irs,nancy_keesee,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bringing-manufacturing-home--40118857https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40118857Fri, 11 Sep 2020 09:00:14 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThis week's Grassroots Corner spotlights a letter to the editor written by Florida FAIRtax volunteer Rudy Treml. It was published in the West Volusia Beacon on April 16, 2020. In it, Rudy explains how the FAIRtax is the answer to bringing...281fairtax,fair_tax,irs,manufacturing,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-call-to-action-doug-s-self-assigned-project--40655084https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40655084Fri, 04 Sep 2020 09:00:09 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThere's power in numbers and Doug Dash needs your help. He has contacted every Representative who is a FAIRtax co-sponsor and asked them to reach out to their colleagues who have not signed on to the FAIRtax. Similar requests from an army of...185fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/manny-pulls-it-off--40256774https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40256774Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:00:13 +0000The FAIRtax GuysFor Florida FAIRtax-er Manny Salinas, the second time was the charm as he and FFTEA President Paul Livingston manned a FAIRtax booth at the Orange Park Farmers and Arts Market. Bad weather forced the event's postponement on its original date, but it...155fairtax,fair_tax.,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-afft-s-newest-director--40096428https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40096428Fri, 21 Aug 2020 09:00:07 +0000The FAIRtax GuysAmericans for Fair Taxation recently added Jade Walle, a CPA in Colorado, to the Board of Directors. Here's your chance to meet Jade and see what a great addition he is going to be to the FAIRtax effort.300afft,cpa,fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-winter-haven-9-12-project-meeting--40118887https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40118887Fri, 14 Aug 2020 09:00:18 +0000The FAIRtax GuysRecently, the FAIRtax Guys (and their producer) had a chance to present to the Winter Haven, FL chapter of the 9-12 Project. The main topic of discussion was the suggestion by one of President Trump's economic advisors to replace the Federal income...2349-12_project,fairtax,fair_tax,fairtax_guys,irs,stephan_moore,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/licensed-professional-how-you-can-help-the-fairtax--39866953https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39866953Fri, 07 Aug 2020 09:00:02 +0000The FAIRtax GuysLicensed professionals have a unique and powerful opportunity to advance the FAIRtax by writing articles for their professional trade publications. Grassroots Coordinator Jim Bennett offers some tips and actually suggests some specific trade...288fairtax,fair_tax,irs,professional_journal,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-look-at-how-the-friendly-competition-does-it--39602735https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39602735Fri, 31 Jul 2020 09:00:19 +0000The FAIRtax GuysWhile the various organizations within the FAIRtax movement neither support nor oppose the efforts being made by the Convention of States movement, Grassroots Coordinator Jim Bennett takes a look at COS's organizational structure with an eye toward...454convention_of_states,fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-you-covered--39867263https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39867263Fri, 24 Jul 2020 09:00:13 +0000The FAIRtax GuysToday, Grassroots Coordinator Jim Bennett explains a very important benefit that FAIRtax volunteers can and should take advantage of. Liability insurance is available at no cost to volunteers who plan to have a FAIRtax table or booth at a public...288fairtax,fair_tax,irs,liability_insurance,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/getting-volunteers-up-to-speed--34633356https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34633356Fri, 17 Jul 2020 09:00:06 +0000The FAIRtax GuysAFFT Grassroots Coordinator Jim Bennett offers some tips and ideas for getting new FAIRtax volunteers up to speed.319fairtax,fair_tax,irs,tax_reform,volunteersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-fairtax-activist-james-oliver--32489842https://api.spreaker.com/episode/32489842Fri, 03 Jul 2020 09:00:21 +0000The FAIRtax GuysIt's hard to tell what James Oliver has more passion for, muscle cars or the FAIRtax. He can speak with authority about both. The Florida FAIRtax Educational Association is certainly glad to have him on board with us.152fairtax,fair_tax,irs,muscle_cars,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-the-fairtax-stick-part-4--31446480https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31446480Fri, 26 Jun 2020 09:10:16 +0000The FAIRtax GuysThis week, Jim Bennett explores the fourth principle for making ideas stick in people's minds. As a FAIRtax volunteer and supporter, this is good information you can use when trying to convince others to support the FAIRtax.423fairtax,fair_tax,irs,make_ideas_stickfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/check-out-the-new-state-contacts-page--31446428https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31446428Fri, 19 Jun 2020 09:00:19 +0000The FAIRtax GuysAFFT is constantly striving to be sure the contact information listed on fairtax.org is current and accurate. This week, Jim Bennett explains how you can help in that process.249afft,fairtax,fair_taxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-illinois-fair-tax-movement-drifting-towards-the-whirlpool--30565040https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30565040Sat, 13 Jun 2020 15:16:17 +0000The FAIRtax GuysDo you think a flat tax is the answer to the broken Federal income tax system? Think again. Illinois has had a flat income tax since 1969 and they don't like it. They want to replace it with a graduated, layered income tax. There has been a...295fairtax,fair_tax,flat_tax,graduated-income-tax,tax_reformfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ukraine-a-study-in-corruption-and-how-to-solve-it--29239245https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29239245Fri, 05 Jun 2020 09:00:17 +0000The FAIRtax GuysAFFT Grassroots Coordinator Jim Bennett looks at the corruption in the Ukrainaian government, and how a simple tax code, like the FAIRtax, would be a tremendous benefit for them, and for the United States.271fairtax,fair_tax,tax_reform,ukrainefalsefull