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IN MEMORIAM: Legendary Funk Pioneer Sly Stone Dies at 82
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Force Escalation and 45 LA Arrests
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OP-ED: Standing Guard: A Legacy of Equity, A Future of Action
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NIH Dismantling Draws Fierce Rebuke from Within
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PVAMU raises admissions standards amid soaring demand
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Community Music Center of Houston preserves Black music legacy
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House v NCAA settlement the just conclusion for student-athletes
The SEC, Big 12 and ACC have opted into revenue sharing.
AARP Houston’s June Events
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Trump critics call out hyprocrisy, violation of the law by deploying military in Los Angeles
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Taraji P. Henson makes a moving appearance in ‘Straw’ co-star Teyana Taylor’s BET performance
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19-Year-Old Kyle Coleman Missing After Car Crash In Virginia
After a night out with friends on June 6, Kyle Coleman had a car accident. His vehicle was found, but he remains missing.
EEOC Drops Discrimination Case As Trump Eliminates Enforcement Of Civil Rights Law
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What If America Eliminated Federal Income Tax and FICA?

February 21, 2025
by
truthseekerx

Imagine waking up tomorrow and finding out that federal income tax and FICA (payroll tax) have been completely eliminated in America. No more deductions from your paycheck, no more IRS filings, and no more payroll taxes funding Social Security and Medicare. At first glance, this sounds like a dream scenario—extra cash in every worker’s pocket.

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