The term “executive order” is commonly used to describe three different types of documents issued by the president: executive orders; presidential memoranda; and presidential proclamations. It is well established that executive orders and presidential memoranda are used to conduct the nation’s business.
Author: Jonathan Simeone
Tax Deductions Explained
There are two types of deductions. Most taxpayers take the standard deduction that’s offered to everyone. In 2017, the value of the standard deduction for single filers and married couples filing separately is $6,350. For married couples filing jointly, the standard deduction is $12,700.
Trump’s Health Care Executive Order Explained
The affect of Trump’s executive order won’t be felt for at least six months. The reason is that the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury all need to change current regulations. In order to changed those regulations, the departments must follow the federal rule making process. This means there will be, at… Continue reading Trump’s Health Care Executive Order Explained
Black Lives Matter
The verdict for this episode is: my Facebook post about all lives matter was wrong. https://media.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/content.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/Facebook_post.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 10:46 — 4.9MB) | Embedsubscribe to my podcast Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | RSS | Subscribe to Jonathan's Verdicts
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An Update on Ufi
Ever since I got Ufi he has been battling allergies. The saddest part of it is that no one loves being outside more than Ufi. When the weather is nice and us humans are willing, he will play fetch for hours.
A Personal Update
In it’s personal, I described my ongoing job search and some of the problems my inability to find work has caused. When I responded to the Heritage Foundation, I discussed more of the challenges I was facing.
PROMESA Explained
The Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA) prevented creditors from suing Puerto Rico on a bond default worth two billion dollars.
US Territories Explained
A territory is part of the United States, but it isn’t a state. The United States has five territories.
Tax Brackets Create Winners and Losers
The verdict for this episode is: reducing the number of tax brackets makes things far more unfair than simple. https://media.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/content.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/tax_brackets.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 8:57 — 4.1MB) | Embedsubscribe to my podcast Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | RSS | Subscribe to Jonathan's Verdicts
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Tax Exemptions Explained
Section 151 of the Internal Revenue Code establishes the personal exemption (exemption). In 2017, the exemption is $4,050.