Trump's Tax Reform Proposal

There's a soft cool rush of the afternoon wind, passing through a profusion of newly green leaves hanging from the branches of our Sycamore tree. The sound is like hearing a straw broom brushing gently over my Turkish Travertine tiled kitchen floor. The sun is shining through Grandpoppy's office window and the weekend is coming. Rest for the weary. I've planned to spend my upcoming weekend, treasure hunting through antique shops lining the touristy Pacific shores of California. Grandpoppy and I will be searching for authentic maritime navigational devices and books, to adorn the walls and shelves of our living room.

In the news today, Trump's proposal for tax reform is being considered for passage in Congress. Tax reform is another one of those complex issues that, if passed, could have far-reaching consequences for every citizen, in every state of the union.

Financial tax experts say that after reviewing Trump's Tax Reform outline, people who live in states with progressive tax codes, like California, New York, Oregon and New Jersey will pay higher taxes. Currently, taxpayers in states with higher tax rates are able to deduct more from their federal taxes, than those who live in states with lower rates.

Then, there is also the issue of changes that impact state revenues, due to changes affecting Federal Estate Taxes.

This could easily turn into a real hornets nest and get ugly real fast. Obamacare repeal turned into a healthcare debacle of epic proportion and this tax reform proposal, could equally follow suit, ultimately enjoying the destiny of the Dodo bird.

Granny Annie has decided to serve a delicious pot of soup for lunch, complete with fried rice, wontons and iced lemon-ginger tea. A fortune cookie is included. (Please note: all foods listed on the menu will be taxed following the Trump Tax Reform guidelines. Higher state taxes will apply.)

                                       "Granny Annie's Politic Cafe Bird Nest Soup"

Ingredients:

• 10ounces fish base, dried bird nests
• 1tablespoon oil
• 12cups chicken stock
• 1tablespoon fresh gingerroot, chopped
• 1⁄2cup chicken meat, small diced
• 1⁄2cup straw mushroom, diced
• roux, cornstarch

Directions

1. Soak bird’s nest overnight. Then remove water and clean.
2. In a stockpot add cooking oil and boil the chicken stock then add in birds nest. Let it heat for 10 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients and let it heat for another 10 minutes. Add in cornstarch roux to lightly thicken the soup and stir in the chicken meat, mushrooms and turn off the heat and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

                                          "Boner Appertite!"