Tag Archive: lobbyist

Wells Fargo, worse than we thought.

More taxes than Wells Fargo

by Nate Jackson   We know that Wells Fargo devotes a lot of energy evading taxes, paying more to lobbyists than they do in Federal Income Taxes. A recent report from Citizens for Tax Justice shows Wells Fargo’s Federal income tax bill was less than nothing — they got a $681 million refund since 2008….

They’re the Dirty Thirty: 30 big corporations who invest millions in lobbyists so they can avoid billions in taxes.

Banks got bailed out; you got sold out.

by Nate Jackson Your taxes should be based on how much you earn — it’s only fair. So why are there 30 big corporations who make big profits but haven’t paid their fair share for years? Could it have something to do with the millions they invest in lobbyists who push for special tax benefits? Wells…

Thousands descend on “K” Street Lobbyists

Marching to K Street

by Nate Jackson Working Washington and other west coast community groups marched down from the National Mall to the infamous “K” street singing gospel songs, chanting and spilling out into the street. We were headed to a big 1% lobbying firm on our way to “K” street to make sure they got the memo. We…