Christie and I raise our five kids on the same farm that I grew up on in Westville, Oklahoma. Jim, Andrew, Larra, Ivy, and Lynette are the fourth generation of Mullins to live on the farm, and I want to make sure the farm stays in our family. I hear too many stories about families who have lost their farms, because our federal tax code treats family-owned businesses, farms, and ranches unfairly. I... Read more »

Most people dread tax season. It seems like in the weeks leading up to the filing deadline, there are endless amounts of information to gather, whether you are filing your taxes yourself or using an advisor. When the federal income tax code was instituted in 1913, it was only 27 pages. Now, it is over 9,000 pages. There is no question that our federal tax code has grown out of control. According t... Read more »

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) today voted for a bill that would effectively repeal the so-called death tax that has burdened many family-owned businesses, farms, and ranches. “Family farmers and business owners have invested generations worth of capital in order to grow and develop their operations,” said Mullin. “But because the money is tied up in the business or land, families often lack... Read more »