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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT – June 23rd, 2017

ADMINISTRATION OF AMERICANS FOR FAIR TAXATION
 
Americans For Fair Taxation (“AFFT) is a 501c(4) non-profit lobbying corporation.  This means that AFFT pays no federal taxes but also, because we are actively lobbying for passage of S 18 and HR 25, contributions made to AFFT are not tax-deductible.
 
AFFT members in the various states elect delegates who in turn select a nine member Board of Directors.  In this week’s FAIRtax Friday, AFFT board member Jim Bennett explains the process we are following to replace a member of the AFFT Board of Directors.
 
Role of AFFT Board of Directors and the President
 
The AFFT board of directors is responsible for the operations of AFFT.  The day-to-day operations have been assigned to the President, me. 
 
AFFT has no paid staff or employees.  None of the delegates, directors or officers receive any compensation.  AFFT contracts with Ceterus, a company that handles the accounting and bill paying of many non-profits.  Ceterus pays of all the normal and recurring AFFT bills that are approved by me and the special payments approved by the Board of Directors.  It also handles financial reports tracking the money donated to AFFT. 
 
In addition, Ceterus works with AFFT to ensure that we are in compliance with the rules of the 50 states relating to nonprofits soliciting funds.  Many of these states require annual reports and these are prepared by Ceterus and approved by me for filing.  AFFT pays the filing fees to the states when they become due.
 
Since many of the states require that AFFT obtain a certified financial audit,  Ceterus coordinates with DK Weiss & Associates, PLLC, a CPA firm that performs the certified audit for AFFT and issues the audit report.
 
Website and Email
 
As you know, AFFT communicates with its supporters through our website, Fairtax.org. AFFT has contracted with Political Media to manage AFFT’s website and to send out the weekly emails. 
 
Legal Matters
 
We are fortunate that Jim Bennett, Randy Fischer and me are attorneys and the legal issues that arise are almost always handled by one of us.  This work is done pro bono.  Pro bono is defined by the Miriam Webster dictionary as, “being, involving, or doing professional and especially legal work donated especially for the public good.”
 
There have been a couple of occasions over the years when outside attorneys have been hired, but none of these attorneys are on or associated with the AFFT board of delegates or the Board of Directors.
 
Conclusion
 
Because AFFT is blessed with many volunteers who donate their time and pay their own expenses, we are able to accomplish much more than other organizations with similar income. 
 
However, it is still expensive to operate AFFT and that is why we ask that you join the $10.40 club and/or make donations.  As we receive more donations, then we are able to expand beyond the normal AFFT operating expenses and create white boards and other tools to better explain the FAIRtax and to better illustrate ways that we can influence Congress.  It also allows us to pay for additional studies that demonstrate the economic impact of the FAIRtax and for experts to testify in front of Congressional committees.

WHAT CAN EACH OF US DO
 
Call up the local or D.C. office of the House Member and two Senators and you can use the following script:
  • I am sure that Representative ____ or Senator ____ is in favor of everyone obeying the income tax laws.
  • After they assure you that their boss is not in favor of anyone breaking the law, ask if they are aware of the Cebula study showing $9 trillion of evaded income/payroll taxes over the next ten years.
  • Since most will say they don’t believe their boss has seen the study, either drop off a copy or get an email address and send a copy to them for their boss.
  • Say you are going to call back in a week and ask what the Representative or Senator is going to do to stop this evasion.
  • In a week, call back and ask specifically what the Representative or Senator is going to do to enforce the law.
  • They probably will say their boss believes that simplifying the income tax will handle the problem.
  • Explain that when people evade income taxes, they are also evading the 15.3% payroll/Medicare tax and state income tax.  So it is unlikely that they are going to pay 30% or 40% when they were paying 0% because they have already decided it is okay to cheat.
  • Say that the only way to reduce evasion is to increase by tens or hundreds of thousands the number of comprehensive IRS audits done each year.
  • Point out that Evaders do not self-identify by putting an “E” on their income tax return.
  • 80% of the people likely to be audited are trying to comply, but they will be forced to endure these IRS audits as well.
  • Ask if the Member is in favor of this?
  • If they say no, then ask again how the Member proposes to stop people breaking the income tax laws.
  • Then explain that the way to handle evasion without unleashing the IRS audits is the FAIRtax.  
If you can see your Member or attend a town hall and ask these questions, you can be even more effective.

HELP BRING ABOUT REAL TAX REFORM AND STOP FUTURE IRS ABUSES

Because of the varied attacks on the Ryan/Brady income tax plan, the White House has announced that they need to start over to determine the best tax plan to propose.

Abraham Lincoln said, “Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.” 

We may only have a limited time to stop the fake tax reform being promoted by some in Congress.  If it passes, then the Elites will say that we need to wait before we consider any more changes.  To stop this fake reform, we must be able to ensure that our message is clearly heard not only by Congress but also by President Trump.  To do this we need your help.

By contributing (investing) $10.40 per month, you help provide a financial base to AFFT.  If you can make larger contributions (investments), these will be used not for salaries, as we are all volunteers, but for the needed updates to our economic studies which will be vital in 2017.
 
Please go to this link to invest in AFFT and in your and your family’s future.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO MY RENT UNDER THE FAIRTAX?

Will rents go up 23% under the FAIRtax? No, they won’t.  And The FAIRtax Guys interview the man with the figures to prove it. Also, renters, like all other citizens, will prosper under the FAIRtax. Pat Gianinni has the proof!  Figures don’t lie.

And don’t forget last week’s episode of FTPR in which The FAIRtax Guys interviewed Randy Fischer, Chair of the Marketing & Communications Committee which is the most active committee in AFFT (Americans For Fair Taxation). See what Randy had to say about getting the FAIRtax past “the establishment” in Washington and how getting a FAIRtax bill passed in Georgia or Alabama might push the pols in DC in the right direction.

FAIRtax Power Radio is a great way to keep up to date with tax reform efforts in Washington. 

Please help us spread the word about the FAIRtax and FAIRtax Power Radio.  Telling your friends and relatives about our free weekly podcasts is a great way to help us garner more support.  Help us keep America informed for it is the American people who must demand REAL tax reform.

You can listen to FTPR on any platform - Mac or PC, iPhone or Android. And it’s 100% free. 
 
Listen on Spreaker, iTunes or iHeart Radio on your computer or smartphone. Spreaker, iTunes and iHeart all have free apps.  But the easiest way to listen to FTPR on your smartphone is by downloading the free FTPR app.  Just search for “FAIRtax Power Radio” in your app store, download the app and start listening.  As stated earlier, we post a new episode every Friday morning.  Please listen in and tell everyone you know about the FAIRtax Power Radio podcasts.  
 
As stated earlier, we post a new episode every Friday morning.  Please listen in and tell everyone you know about the FAIRtax Power Radio podcasts. 
 
Learn more. Get involved. Make it happen!
 
AMERICA’S BIG SOLUTION - AN INTRO TO THE FAIRTAX
FOR THOSE WHO DON’T TWEET TO THE PRESIDENT
 
If you know someone who doesn’t spend all their time Tweeting and Sharing but would appreciate a quick introduction to the FAIRtax, this book is just what they need. Some people prefer to read a book about a new subject instead of searching a website.  If you know someone like this, we have the solution for them, AMERICA’S BIG SOLUTION which is an inexpensive e-book written as an introduction to the FAIRtax.
 
AMERICA’S BIG SOLUTION is available for only $2.99 for the Amazon Kindle, the Barnes & Noble Nook and Apple iOS.  
 
AMERICA’S BIG SOLUTION by Florida Volunteer Terry Tibbetts has been written to give people of all ages a basic introduction to the FAIRtax and encourage them to learn more about the most thoroughly researched tax plan ever presented to Congress.  It is a light hearted approach to a very serious subject. 
 
Everyone needs to know that we have an alternative to federal income tax and the criminal enterprise known as the IRS.  Everyone needs hope and AMERICA’S BIG SOLUTION provides that hope. AMERICA’S BIG SOLUTION is an alternative to the social media platforms competing for our attention. 
 
You can even purchase a print copy at the same Amazon link above for $9.25.  Regardless of whether you choose the electronic format or the print format, you’ll find AMERICA’S BIG SOLUTION will give someone the boost they need to begin their study of the FAIRtax and the suggested resources to learn more. Buy AMERICA’S BIG SOLUTION now!
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Links for Further Information

Please, if you'd like to keep studying and promoting the FAIRtax, make yourself familiar with the links below. We always do our best to keep our AFFT community up to date, and you can stay ahead of the curve using these convenient sites.

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