Archive for July, 2009
Tax Break for PI Lawyers
Eugene Volokh notes that Victor Schwartz, general counsel of the American Tort Reform Association, and Christopher Appel believe the tax break is a bad idea because it will increase the number of frivolous lawsuits thereby further …
Fenty Wants to Divert Ballpark Tax to General Fund
Mayor Adrian M.
t r u t h o u t | The Great Tax Con Job
“Fellowships” and other forms of indirect sponsorship of right-wing talk show hosts have made otherwise-marginal shows and their hosts ubiquitous, and such sponsorships of groups like Norquist’s anti- tax “Americans for Tax Reform” …
New investigation into tax appeals
Records sought involving firms in lawmaker’s district Cook County prosecutors have demanded records from the county tax appeal board amid questions about property-tax breaks awarded to businessmen who are political supporters of a state lawmaker, the Tribune has learned.
Examples of how tax increases could hit the rich
The health care bill working its way through the House would impose $544 billion in new taxes over the next decade on families making more than $350,000 a year, on top of President Barack Obama’s plan to increase the top tax rates.
Belgian Tax Watchdogs Tracking Facebook, Netlog Updates
Not entirely unexpected, but still weird to see it confirmed and acknowledged: the federal tax administration in Belgium, my home country, is keeping …
Calif. tax officials: Legal pot would bring $1.4B
A bill to tax and regulate marijuana in California like alcohol would generate nearly $1.4 billion in revenue for the cash-strapped state, according to an official analysis released Wednesday by tax officials.
Using The First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit F0r Down Payment In …
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Gretzky fights request to view his tax returns
Lawyers for Phoenix Coyotes coach Wayne Gretzky are trying to keep his personal finances out of the team’s bankruptcy case. Responding to a motion by the City of Glendale to review Gretzky’s income tax returns, Gretzky’s attorneys argue that he is a California resident and is entitled to that state’s privacy protections.
Michelle Malkin » Tax-maniacs backing off health benefits?
WSJ: “A Senate Democrat involved in negotiations on legislation to overhaul the health-care system said senators may be souring on a plan to tax some employer-provided health benefits. Sen.
