BOTOX TAX IS BACK: SENATE BILL INCLUDES 5% TAX ON ELECTIVE COSMETIC SURGERY... Nov 20, 2009
And that's probably because I'm viewing this as an item specific tax, and as such, a tax on a specific item will discourage buying and NEVER raise the projected revenues (Sin taxes on alcohol and cigarettes excluded). Adding a tax to this monkeys with the market forces of price elasticity, raising the cost and hence fewer people will buy. (The Drudge Report)
Hopefuls hammer each other Oct 21, 2009
Deeds didn't declare a specific tax but said he meant taxes that are tied to people using transportation networks. McDonnell was asked how his transportation plan is viable, given that many of the aspects of it have failed in the General Assembly. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Disabled Veteran personal property tax exemption benefits offered Oct 15, 2009
Please contact BCAD, 512-303-1930, if there are any specific tax appraisal related questions. "Please don't hesitate to call, e-mail or stop by my office if you have veteran's benefits eligibility questions or need any assistance with other veteran issues. My office is located in the old county jail, 801 Pine Street, Bastrop.The telephone number is 512-581-4006 and the fax number is 512-581-4007. Or you can reach me by e-mail at . I am in the Bastrop office Monday through Wednesday from 8 a.m.... (Elgin Courier, TX)
Editorial: Rescinding tax breaks should be on table Oct 13, 2009
The review contemplated in the bill would include information on the aims of specific tax breaks, whether those aims are being met, and how the breaks affect the distribution of the tax burden in the state. Georgia law is and has been filled with tax breaks that either now include or have included breaks for revenue from coin-operated game machines, sales of sod grass and sales of tickets to school athletic events. (Athens Banner-Herald)
There's an 'if' to Frontier pitch Oct 8, 2009
Though officials from the city s Office of Economic Development and the Metro Denver Economic Development Corp. would not release the specific tax and financial breaks offered up, they did speak in general about the proposal. One factor they acknowledged was that because of state and local law and current economic conditions, they did not have a lot of options to offer Indianapolis-based Republic. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Mich. Legislature inches ahead to address deficit Oct 1, 2009
But it was unclear late Tuesday when those bills might be voted on or what specific tax increase proposals they might contain. "If you believe we need more revenue, there should be a bill on which we can vote," said Sen. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Economics focus: Much ado about multipliers Sep 26, 2009
One approach is to use microeconomic case studies to examine consumer behaviour in response to specific tax rebates and cuts. These studies, largely based on tax changes in America, find that permanent cuts have a bigger impact on consumer spending than temporary ones and that consumers who find it hard to borrow, such as those close to their credit-card limit, tend to spend more of their tax windfall. (The Economist)
Introduction to UK Defined Contribu... Sep 13, 2009
Because they are used to save specifically for a pension they have specific tax advantages. Defined contribution pension schemes operate in the same way as most regular savings plans. (Suite101.com)
PM speech to G20 finance ministers Sep 6, 2009
To achieve this we have already pre-announced specific tax increases, including raising the top rate of income tax and reducing reliefs for those on highest incomes. Alistair Darling and I have spoken too of hard choices needed in public spending over the coming years. (10 Downing Street)
Volusia property tax notices need correction Aug 26, 2009
However, the bottom portion of the notice, which compares locals' current property value and values assessed last year with several specific tax assessments, is incorrect. The words are out of order against the numbers, he said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
REGION: SANDAG delays quality-of-life tax until 2012 Jul 25, 2009
Viatella said the poll didn't ask whether people would vote for a specific tax. However, she said the percentage of people listing something as extremely or very important is a good gauge of ballot box support. (North County Times)
Vernon Downs plans to host bigger events Jul 20, 2009
Papale said the board s next step will be to schedule a public hearing within the coming weeks before the board would approve specific tax breaks. They want to be sure they re not just helping to support general business, that this is something that could have significant impact, Papale said. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
California Focus: Voters detest new taxes? Not always Jul 16, 2009
Bobb wrote on Jul 14, 2009 2:18 PM:" Yes voters will vote for specific tax increases such as schools and special districts to pay for something they want in their district. But it is not a "slam dunk" that the money will stay local. I was on a special district board for over 14 years in another county before retiring and moving to Hanford. I was the president of that board for the last 5 years. It was a special assessment district which paid for a service the community wanted and supported. In... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Tucson business owners upset about reorganization at city hall Jun 30, 2009
We're a very small group, and to impose a specific tax on a specific industry like this is just not fair, said Dave Fossdal, owner of a midtown tanning salon. Well, those business owners now deal with the aftermath of operating with customers having to pay a few more dollars out of pocket. (FOX 11, AZ)
Learn to master net operating income Jun 28, 2009
Taxes for a buyer's specific tax situation, including depreciation, can be taken into consideration after you determine the NOI.. Debt service is not included because the value of the property is generally not affected by debt. (Anchorage Daily News)
Common Sense Jun 26, 2009
Question: OK, then on that specific tax health benefit thing. Answer: Move on. (Fox News)
its own press release Jun 24, 2009
Accordingly, the conspirators undertook to prevent the IRS from: (I) detecting their clients' use of these shelters; (ii) understanding how the transactions operated to produce the tax results reported by the clients; (iii) learning that the shelters were marketed as cookie-cutter products that would eliminate or reduce large tax liabilities; (iv) learning that the clients were not seeking profit-making investment opportunities, but were instead seeking huge tax benefits for which they paid fees... (Harper's Magazine)
Two Baltimore Businessmen Indicted for Conspiring to Rig Bids at Maryland Tax Lien Auctions Jun 17, 2009
The indictment alleges that Nusbaum, Stollof and their co-conspirators agreed among themselves which of them would bid on specific tax liens or groups of tax liens, and agreed upon specific prices to be bid in certain auctions. "With so many homeowners struggling these days, it is more important than ever that all aspects of real estate transactions, including tax lien auctions, remain competitive and free from collusion," said Scott D. Hammond, Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Criminal... (PR Newswire)
Top Oregon Democrats eye $1.5 billion in cuts May 16, 2009
Beyond that, Nolan and Hunt wouldn't mention any other specific tax plans, though the Legislature has been discussing a variety of them, including increases on beer and cigarette taxes. How much they need to raise is still unclear. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Communists Can't Outspend Capitalists as China Contends With Jobless Rise May 12, 2009
At the summit, Chinese President also faced down a French demand to target specific tax havens, a move that may have placed Chinas two autonomous territories, Hong Kong and Macau, in danger of international sanctions. Instead, in a deal personally brokered by U.S. President , the G-20 agreed to language criticizing tax avoidance. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Nevada lawmakers start 15th week May 9, 2009
In settling the higher education differences, core-group lawmakers also may review in private a long-waited draft of specific tax increases and other revenue sources to fund their alternative to Gibbons' $6. 2 billion budget. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Read the 'JER' transcript Apr 14, 2009
How would you do you just propose lower taxes across the board or a specific tax cut, like on the corporate tax rate, or maybe the root of tax reform. LAFFER: I think we go the route of tax reform. (Fox News)
David Forest: Robbery and deception Apr 12, 2009
Another specific tax is the provider tax that adds a tax on every health care service (doctor, dentist, hospital, etc. . (Winona Daily News, MN)
Ark. budget, surplus plans head toward first votes Apr 3, 2009
"This specific tax has the biggest bang for the buck in terms of a company coming here," Garner said. But Beebe said later that the state just can't afford the tax break, even though the proposal wouldn't go into effect until Jan. 1, 2010. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Malden High renovation project gets under way this June Apr 3, 2009
According to Howard, since the school building and renovating project began in 1996, no specific tax increases have been enacted to fund the projects and the same will be true for the remainder of the construction. It s going to be tight in any economy, but we can afford it, said Howard, adding that the 10 percent of the budget that the city is responsible for over the next 20 years has been worked into the city budget. (Malden Observer, MA)
Dems Turn Back GOP Call To Cut Spending Mar 27, 2009
The House and Senate budgets also call for the fund, but make no recommendation on specific tax increases or spending cuts to raise the money. While Democrats for the most part adhered to Obama's priorities, neither house included the $250 billion that the administration seeks for any future financial industry bailout. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Tax fight imperils Chrysler's survival Mar 15, 2009
The Minister of National Revenue has wide discretion in determining how to handle a specific tax case, said Lorraine Eden, a transfer pricing specialist at the business school of Texas A&M University and a former professor at Carleton University in Ottawa. In this financial climate, my guess is that keeping the firm afloat and providing jobs will be more important to the Canadian government and to Canadians than any tax liability, Prof. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Howard slams UK PM's economic bailout Mar 10, 2009
Mr Howard backed Sarkozy's criticism, saying governments should instead use specific tax cuts to target the worst affected parts of the economy and make labour laws more flexible. "If people merely use the money to pay off existing debt, which any sensible person would do, then all that does is transfer public savings to private hands which does not necessarily have any economic benefit," Mr Howard told the newspaper. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Think again on CHIP Feb 21, 2009
megloff wrote on Feb 20, 2009 10:02 AM:" Any ballot initiative that requires funding, especially significant funding, should include the funding mechanism. This should have come with a specific tax or revenue source.Perhaps the state constitution should address this matter, requiring that any legislative or voter initiative action that costs money includes a viable provision for obtaining its full funding.I suppose I could put up an initiative giving everyone a million dollars and free ice cream... (Montana Standard, MT)
THE POLL SAYS: CUT SPENDING Feb 19, 2009
Indeed, the taxpayer-gorged public-employee unions are already making hay of parts of the poll results that show high support for specific tax hikes - notably on New Yorkers making more than a million dollars. Talk about missing the forest for the trees. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Timeline: Gov. Deval Patricks gas tax evolution Feb 11, 2009
"I would want to be sure that it is sealed off so that it could not be used for non-transportation purposes when the next idea comes along, Patrick wrote during a Monday afternoon chat with visitors to Boston.com. Patrick later told reporters that his position on an increase in the gas tax, which he said during the 2006 campaign would not occur during his tenure, has not changed: I'm in the same place I have always been about the gas tax. I'm not hostile to it. FEB. 9, 2009 Hours after AP story... (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Patrick gas tax hike report finds poor reception in legislature Feb 11, 2009
"Our goal is to submit a comprehensive reform package to free our agencies from crippling debt and build a safer, more reliable transportation system." An Aloisi spokesman did not respond when asked about the specific tax increase. Loading commenting interface. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Hand up, hand out? Feb 8, 2009
That is not to say there are not specific tax incentives that should be examined by government. There are. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Losses can reduce your tax. Feb 8, 2009
The best counsel is to seek specific tax advice if you are uncertain. What if I can't claim the losses as income. (The Age, Australia)
