Nebraska hikes unemployment tax to replenish fund

Nebraska businesses will be hit with a sharp increase in their tax bills next year to replenish the state’s unemployment fund after a year in which state jobless benefit payments more than doubled to $190 million.


Those who lose homes may face state tax hit

Californians who lose their homes in a foreclosure, short-sale or deed in lieu of foreclosure this year could be hit with a state income tax on canceled or forgiven debt. A state law that temporarily exempted many homeowners from this tax at the state level…


Sharon Osbourne — Tax Cheat of the Week? | TMZ.com

The Accused: Sharon Osbourne The Debt: $23363.16 The Story: According to the State of California, Osbourne was fined nearly $50k for not paying her 2007 …


Quinn Tweaks Tax Plan To Court Votes

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Republican lawmakers on Wednesday rejected appeals for their help in raising taxes to fill the state’s massive budget deficit, while Gov


Hot Air » Blog Archive » Pawlenty vetoes tax hike

As he promised when the Minnesota legislature started ginning up new tax increases to cover a budget shortfall, Governor Tim Pawlenty vetoed the proposal early this morning before heading out for the state’s fishing season opener. …


Texas Gov. signs game developer tax break bill into law

Texas Gov.