Archive for September, 2009
‘Cadillac Tax’ Offers Opportunity
Lobbyists for unions and big business are staunchly opposed to a tax on generous health insurance plans, but their motives are questionable.
Pelosi: House Dems consider insurance tax to fund health care
House Democratic leaders are discussing adding a tax on insurers as a way to reduce the overall price tag of their health care bill.
The White House – Blog Post – Tax Reform Subcommittee Requests Ideas
President Obama has asked the President’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board to develop options for tax reform. The members of the tax subcommittee are preparing ideas to be considered by the board and would like to give anyone a …
Plea deal ends ‘Girls Gone Wild’ founder tax case
“Girls Gone Wild” founder Joe Francis pleaded guilty Wednesday to filing false tax returns and will avoid further jail time in a tax case that spanned two states and several years.
Sweden slashes income tax further to boost jobs
Sweden’s centre-right government on Saturday announced income tax cuts of 10 billion kronor to stimulate the job market, its primary objective.
Capital Notes — From KQED's John Myers » The Oil Tax Sticky Wicket
Few new tax proposals have dominated the recent political debate in Sacramento like calls for a new levy on each barrel of oil produced in California.
South Africa to Miss Tax Target by 60 Billion Rand
Sept. 15 — South Africa may miss its tax revenue target for the fiscal year by at least 60 billion rand, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said, more than previously forecast.
Don't Mess With Taxes: Shawshank's tax redemption
I love it when taxes play a key part in my favorite movies.
France Sets Carbon Tax at 17 Euros a Ton
President Nicolas Sarkozy provided details of his plan to introduce a carbon tax next year to encourage industry and households to cut energy consumption.
Top tax tips for students heading back to school
As the kids head back to college or university in a few days, why not share some tips with them so they can be sure they are taking full advantage of the tax system to maximize the cash in their jeans
