It’s back! That false chain email about the “new” tax increases that aren’t new is circulating again.
‘New’ Taxes Aren’t New
Issues: Taxes
Distorting Kasich’s Tax Plan
An ad from a conservative group attacks Ohio Gov. John Kasich as an “Obama Republican,” and misleadingly claims his budget “raised taxes by billions, hitting businesses hard and the middle class even harder.” The ad only tells half the story.
FactChecking the Sixth Republican Debate
Candidates spin some old and new points in the latest GOP debate.
The ‘King of Whoppers’: Donald Trump
He dominates our annual review of political falsehoods.
FactChecking the Second Democratic Debate
We found false and misleading claims from Clinton, Sanders and O’Malley in a Saturday night showdown.
FactChecking GOP Economic Debate
The fourth Republican presidential debate featured fewer candidates, but no shortage of factual missteps.
FactChecking the CNBC Debates
Republicans make false and misleading claims on jobs, taxes and entitlements in economic-focused debates.
Is Trump’s Tax Plan Revenue Neutral?
Donald Trump claims his tax plan is “revenue neutral,” but tax experts say that just isn’t so. Not by a long stretch.
Elizabeth Warren on Trump’s Tax Plan
In this week’s video, Jake Tapper of CNN’s “State of the Union” looks at Jeb Bush’s claim that Sen. Elizabeth Warren supports Donald Trump’s tax plan.
Club for Growth vs. Trump
Donald Trump threatens to sue the conservative Club for Growth if it doesn’t pull its TV ad claiming he “supports higher taxes.” The group says it is merely exposing Trump’s “very liberal” record. Who is right?