https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2012/11/19/the-fiscal-cliff-deal-we-need/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 01:35:55 -0400<![CDATA[●To get to 30 percent without reducing taxes on the wealthy, Republicans agree to higher taxes on dividends and capital gains (profits from the sale of stocks and other assets). These are now taxed at no more than 15 percent — a huge benefit for the rich. Taxpayers with incomes exceeding $200,000 of income receive about 90 percent of the benefits, says the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center.]]>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:20:21 -0500<![CDATA[Allahpundit]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2012/11/19/the-fiscal-cliff-deal-we-need-n97610