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Schwarzenegger's quest for revenues taxes consumers and their patience 2 May 08, 22:39 ET The idea of paying more for services and takeout food doesn't sit well with many residents, but economists think it's a fine idea. Other states tax takeout ... more Finished with taxes for this year? Think again 2 May 08, 21:47 ET Don’t think just because you’ve filed your income-tax return that you can forget about taxes until next year. The real fun starts now when you can look at ... more Do the Rich Pay Taxes? Italy Tells All 2 May 08, 21:37 ET The departing government of the center-left Prime Minister Romano Prodi posted on Wednesday the returns for all 40 million Italians who paid taxes in 2005. more Imagine Paying Taxes for Your Hair Cut 2 May 08, 20:44 ET By Nannette Miranda 5/2/2008 Sacramento, CA (KFSN) -- That could happen, as Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger looks at new ways to balance California's budget. ... more Haverling budget to raise taxes 2 percent 2 May 08, 20:15 ET By ROB PRICE THE COURIER-ADVOCATE BATH - Voters in the Haverling school district go to the polls May 20 to vote on a $30.3 million budget that would raise ... more Dangerous delusions about higher taxes 2 May 08, 19:43 ET EDITORIAL - The New York Times editorial page has long been a bastion of this delusional thinking. On April 24, the paper produced one of its classic inane ... more High River Taxes Increasing 2 May 08, 19:38 ET The town's appointed property assessor Paul Milligan says the general trend is the same throughout the area. He says that's been the general trend for the ... more The disaster of windfall-profits taxes to return? 2 May 08, 19:27 ET If we elect Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton, we will get a rerun of the windfall-profits fiasco that Ronald Reagan finally ended in the early 1980s. ... more In criticizing Obama, Will falsely claimed that Social Security ... 2 May 08, 19:17 ET Summary: In his Newsweek column, George Will falsely claimed that Social Security taxes are levied on household income. He had similarly falsely asserted on ... more Property taxes may be reduced on more than 100000 homes 2 May 08, 18:56 ET By Simon Read By Simon Read More than 100000 homeowners in Alameda and Contra Costa counties may see their property taxes fall this year as home values ... more Taxes Will Remain Stable Under 2008 Budget 2 May 08, 18:32 ET By Lauren Puglisi Mayor Mark Seda introduced the 2008 budget to the council and the public earlier this week. And for the second year in a row, ... more Melton Owes $9000 In Back Taxes 2 May 08, 18:32 ET JACKSON, Miss. -- Jackson Mayor Frank Melton has until the end of August to pay his tax bill or his property will be on the auction block. ... more Melton Owes $9,000 In Back Taxes 2 May 08, 18:30 ET Jackson’s mayor is one of many in Hinds County who owe back property taxes. more When It Comes To Taxes, Candidates Have Starkly Different Views 2 May 08, 18:27 ET By Lauren Puglisi When it comes to creating a budget that will help to lower taxes for residents, each of the six candidates vying for the three available ... more Make The Most Of Your Tax Rebate 2 May 08, 18:25 ET Investor's Business Daily - Those federal tax rebates you've been hearing about? The IRS is due to send the first checks on May 9. Payments will continue for months. But don't get too excited. If you have a decent income, you may get little or nothing. more Taxes, spending, jobs key in Pasquotank race 2 May 08, 18:05 ET ELIZABETH CITY, May 02, 2008 (The Virginian-Pilot - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- -- Candidates for the Pasquotank County Board of ... more McGuinty says other provinces using Ont. money to cut their ... - Metro Canda 2 May 08, 17:43 ET OSHAWA, Ont. - Ontario could afford deeper and faster cuts to its corporate tax rates, as the federal government has repeatedly demanded, if only Ottawa ... more McGuinty says other provinces using Ont. money to cut their ... - Metro Canada 2 May 08, 17:35 ET OSHAWA, Ont. - Ontario could afford deeper and faster cuts to its corporate tax rates, as the federal government has repeatedly demanded, if only Ottawa ... more Missouri elected officials reap money from tax credits 2 May 08, 17:32 ET AP - About 20 past or present Missouri officials have received more than $400,000 in tax credits for investing in alternative fuels such as ethanol or biodiesel. more The Distributional Impact of Windfall Profits Taxes and a Gas Tax ... 2 May 08, 17:30 ET by Gerald Prante There has been considerable debate in recent weeks over what the federal government should do about the higher price of gasoline. ... more Cigarette Taxes May Help Smugglers 2 May 08, 17:08 ET NEW YORK - The big cigarette tax increases that many states are instituting to balance their out-of-whack budgets are raising fears that the trend will make ... more Interview | E&T minister claims no levying of new taxes 2 May 08, 17:08 ET LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Excise and Taxation Mian Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman Thursday said the new government realising the problems being faced by the ... more Survey says higher taxes would be supported 2 May 08, 16:22 ET HIGHLAND, May 02, 2008 (San Bernardino County Sun - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- -- A majority of residents would pay higher taxes ... more Death, taxes and Bryan Brown 2 May 08, 16:05 ET Bryan Brown is one of life's certainties. And at 60, he remains more passionate and articulate and excited than ever, writes Jim Schembri. ... more PEI not going to rebate diesel taxes 2 May 08, 15:53 ET CHARLOTTETOWN -- PEI Premier Robert Ghiz dismissed suggestions this week that the province should cut the fuel tax on diesel to provide relief to trucking ... more PTC settles for $96K in hotel-motel taxes 2 May 08, 15:49 ET Peachtree City will get a $96,000 shot in the arm thanks to a settlement over unpaid hotel-motel taxes with the company that previously owned the Aberdeen Woods Conference Center. more McGuinty says other provinces using Ont. money to cut their ... 2 May 08, 15:44 ET OSHAWA, Ont. - Premier Dalton McGuinty says Ontario could cut corporate taxes faster as the federal government has demanded, but only if Ottawa allows the ... more McGuinty says other provinces using Ont. money to cut their corporate taxes 2 May 08, 15:41 ET OSHAWA, Ont. - Premier Dalton McGuinty says Ontario could cut corporate taxes faster as the federal government has demanded, but only if Ottawa allows the province to keep more of its own money. more Facing $20 Billion Shortfall, Schwarzenegger's Staff Exploring New ... 2 May 08, 15:27 ET As Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger continues to say publicly that he will hold the line against new taxes, his administration is laying the groundwork for a ... more Amazon sues New York over collecting online taxes 2 May 08, 15:09 ET by Linda Rosencrance, Computerworld Amazon.com has filed a lawsuit against the state of New York over a new law that requires certain online retailers to ... more FactCheck: Taxes on rich actually up 2 May 08, 14:51 ET Q: What percent of taxes does the top 1 percent pay and what percent of the income do they make? A: The top 1 percent of all households got 18 percent of ... more Fewer folks opting to pay property taxes 2 May 08, 14:39 ET Substantially fewer Central Florida businesses and residents are paying their property taxes, to the tune of $242.5 million owed on 76055 delinquent ... more Amazon sues NY state over collecting online taxes 2 May 08, 14:21 ET By Linda Rosencrance May 2, 2008 (Computerworld) Amazon.com Inc. has filed a lawsuit against the state of New York over a new law that requires certain ... more Campaign Of Presumptive GOP Presidential Nominee McCain Says His Health Plan Might Require Higher Taxes For Some 2 May 08, 14:08 ET The health care proposal detailed on Tuesday by presumptive Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain (Ariz.) could increase taxes for some higher-income individuals and families, his campaign said on Wednesday, the New York Times reports. more DCs discounts subsidized by taxes 2 May 08, 14:01 ET By Melanie Hennessey, Special to the Beaver Halton residents may soon have to dish out $70 a year in taxes to cover what Halton Region would lose through ... more New Hampshire governor's plan would raise tobacco, wine taxes 2 May 08, 13:08 ET CONCORD, May 02, 2008 (The Telegraph - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- -- Cigarette smokers and those buying wine at big-box stores ... more Clinton, McCain wrong on gas taxes, Obama says 2 May 08, 12:41 ET By DAVID ESPO AP INDIANAPOLIS — Sen. Barack Obama said today a summertime suspension of the federal gasoline tax could cost 6000 jobs in next week's primary ... more Lawmakers pass bill benefitting small business owners by limiting ... 2 May 08, 12:21 ET AP - May 2, 2008 12:14 PM ET TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Mom and pop business owners are expected to benefit from a bill limiting some property taxes that is ... more Only 30 pct of Bush tax rebates to be spent: survey 2 May 08, 12:16 ET Reuters - Most U.S. consumers are likely to save the Bush administration's tax rebate or use it to pay down debt in anticipation of a slowing economy, according to a Reuters/University of Michigan survey published on Friday. more Reader Roundup: Franken's taxes, Tom Swifties among comment topics 2 May 08, 11:52 ET Topics as varied as Al Franken's tax-filing troubles, exercise balls, the vitality of the religious right and Tom Swifties inspired MinnPost readers to ... more EDITORIAL: They want yet more sales taxes 2 May 08, 11:45 ET (Appeal-Democrat (Marysville, CA) (KRT) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) May 2--So many bills are floating around Sacramento to raise taxes, it's difficult to ... more Obama says Clinton, McCain wrong on gas taxes - Daily Mail 2 May 08, 11:45 ET By DAVID ESPO AP Special Correspondent INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Sen. Barack Obama said Friday a summertime suspension of the federal gasoline tax could cost ... more Obama: Clinton, McCain wrong on gas taxes 2 May 08, 11:25 ET AP - May 2, 2008 11:24 AM ET INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama says a summertime suspension of the federal gasoline tax ... more A dose of reality on commercial property taxes 2 May 08, 11:19 ET It was good to read this morning that the property being considered for a convention center hotel has been reappraised at something a little closer to ... more Obama comes out swinging on gas taxes 2 May 08, 11:06 ET At a media avail in Indiana today, Obama -- playing the outsider card -- criticized the Clinton's and McCain's plan for a gas-tax holiday. ... more Brown Budget Cuts Property Taxes 2 May 08, 11:04 ET The $435 million blueprint includes a recommended 4.8% reduction in the residential property tax rate. There is funding to hire more police and firefighters ... more Obama says Clinton, McCain wrong on gas taxes | KXNet.com North ... 2 May 08, 11:00 ET AP By DAVID ESPO AP Special Correspondent INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Sen. Barack Obama says a summertime suspension of the federal gasoline tax could cost 6000 jobs ... more Calhoun Calls For State Taxes On Gasoline To Be 2 May 08, 10:56 ET Assemblywoman Nancy Calhoun (R,C-Blooming Grove) today joined her Assembly Republican colleagues to call for the suspension of the state and federal ... more In switch, Schwarzenegger eyes raising taxes 2 May 08, 10:53 ET By Evan Halper SACRAMENTO — As Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger continues to say publicly that he will hold the line against new taxes, his administration is ... more Obama says Clinton, McCain wrong on gas taxes - The Plain Dealer 2 May 08, 10:31 ET By DAVID ESPO AP INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Sen. Barack Obama says a summertime suspension of the federal gasoline tax could cost 6000 jobs in next week's primary ... more Press Conference Highlights Need to Eliminate State Gas Taxes 2 May 08, 10:30 ET New York State Assemblyman Rob Walker (R, C, I, WF-Hicksville) was joined April 25 by fellow Long Island Assembly Republicans and members of the community ... more Obama says Clinton, McCain wrong on gas taxes - The Times-Picayune 2 May 08, 10:19 ET By DAVID ESPO AP INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Sen. Barack Obama says a summertime suspension of the federal gasoline tax could cost 6000 jobs in next week's primary ... more Obama says Clinton, McCain wrong on gas taxes 2 May 08, 10:07 ET By DAVID ESPO Sen. Barack Obama says a summertime suspension of the federal gasoline tax could cost 6000 jobs in next week's primary state of Indiana, ... more Do the Rich Pay Taxes? Italy Tells All 2 May 08, 09:37 ET The departing government of the center-left Prime Minister Romano Prodi posted on Wednesday the returns for all 40 million Italians who paid taxes in 2005. more Past efforts to raise taxes - The Huntsville Times 2 May 08, 09:14 ET October 1999: Voters in unincorporated Madison County overwhelmingly reject a 9-mill property tax increase to help the county school system build and ... more Kanawha family law candidates have significant back taxes, prior ... 2 May 08, 09:09 ET By Lawrence Smith -Kanawha Bureau CHARLESTON - Along with arrearages for taxes, records show both candidates for the newly created family court seat in ... more If Plymouth's budget is rejected, taxes could rise 2 May 08, 09:05 ET PLYMOUTH — If voters defeat the proposed spending plan for 2008-09, it could mean a greater increase in taxes. more LEGISLATURE: Summer break for gasoline taxes? 2 May 08, 09:00 ET May 02, 2008 (Niagara Gazette - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- -- Following the lead of their colleagues at the state and federal ... more Homeowners will pay less in EP park district taxes 2 May 08, 08:51 ET BY MICHAEL SMOTHERS EAST PEORIA - A promise kept means a 40 percent drop in how much local homeowners will pay in property taxes to their park district this ... more Green taxes are just cynical ploy to boost revenue, say majority ... 2 May 08, 08:31 ET Nearly three quarters of the population do not want to pay green taxes, a poll found today. Most people think government charges levied on the grounds that ... more Even with cuts, St. Regis Falls taxes expected to rise 2 May 08, 08:16 ET ST. REGIS FALLS, May 02, 2008 (The Press-Republican - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- -- St. Regis Falls Central School District ... more BIR: Rice, clothing allowances exempted from taxes 2 May 08, 07:57 ET Employee benefits, such as rice and uniform allowances, are exempted from taxes, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said Thursday. ... more Urban residential taxes up for 2008 2 May 08, 07:48 ET By Carol Martin Sault Ste. Marie's urban residential tax rate is increasing by 1.73 percent or about $37.11 for a $100000 home. At a special budget meeting ... more Alert Congress: Labor taxes are illegal 2 May 08, 07:44 ET by Susan Allen In accordance with US Code, Title 26, Section 7701 (a) (16) taxes are for foreigners not US citizens. The Internal Revenue Manual, Part 20. ... more William Buffett Proves Billionaires Don't Pay Enough Taxes 2 May 08, 07:30 ET Warren Buffet ranks #1 in the Forbes list of wealthiest people on the planet. The man has a net worth of $62.1 billion, most of which he has pledged to the ... more Italian storm over online revelation of taxes 2 May 08, 07:10 ET Italian authorities closed down a government website that for a few hours showed millions of tax declarations, after a storm of protests. ... more Property taxes prove unpopular in Carson 2 May 08, 07:02 ET By Dave Frank Supporters of a ballot initiative that would raise property taxes to hire public safety staff will have to overcome a history of almost ... more The problem with property taxes discussed 2 May 08, 06:52 ET New Paltz – Ulster County has established a Blue Ribbon Commission on School Funding and Tax Reform, and Frank Mauro, the executive director of Fiscal ... more Elliot Lake holds line on taxes; Capital projects will eat up bulk ... 2 May 08, 05:52 ET The lion's shares of the city's $28.3-millio budget will be spent on capital projects (17.2 per cent) and protective services (16.5 per cent). ... more Unpaid land taxes reflect bad market 2 May 08, 05:48 ET Lake County properties with unpaid taxes have increased by 42 percent in a dramatic example of how a once-vibrant housing market is stumbling along with the sluggish national economy. more Taxes raised after narrow vote 2 May 08, 05:46 ET Kawartha Lakes residents will face a 3.48 per cent tax increase - one per cent more than originally expected on their 2008 tax levy after council voted ... more DJ Zambia Pres Asks Cos Not To Use New Taxes Against Miners-Media 2 May 08, 05:46 ET The Zambian president has asked copper mining companies not to use the tax regime introduced last month to disadvantage workers, state media reported Friday ... more Challenge expected to Dirigo taxes 2 May 08, 05:17 ET AUGUSTA (AP) - Trade associations whose representatives met Thursday are expected to go ahead with a referendum challenge to new taxes for Maine's Dirigo ... more Taxes cited as top issue by city residents: poll 2 May 08, 05:08 ET SAINT JOHN - When city residents were asked to name the most important issues in the race for common council, nearly half (45 per cent) identified taxes, ... more Q: I owe federal taxes for 2006, but I paid this off as of today. Will I still get a rebate check? I filed in 2007 and ... 2 May 08, 04:47 ET A: Rebate checks will be diverted toward any past-due federal or state taxes or nontax federal debt such as student loans and child support. more School board votes to raise property taxes 2 May 08, 04:39 ET Regina taxpayers can expect a roughly $23 hike on their education property tax bills after both local school divisions approved 3.8-per-cent mill rate ... more Taxes going up 2 May 08, 04:07 ET The municipal budget in Parsippany will increase property taxes by about 6 percent. That should be about $80 for the average homeowner. That excludes school, county and fire district taxes. more Waterbury officials owe taxes 2 May 08, 04:03 ET One member of the Board of Aldermen, and another who just resigned, are delinquent on their motor vehicle taxes to the city. more Exxon Profits Spur Talk Of Windfall Taxes 2 May 08, 04:02 ET Bolstered by winter's record crude oil prices, Exxon Mobil Thursday reported a huge first-quarter profit and provoked new congressional vows to come up with ... more Taxes, growth key issues in Rowlett council races 2 May 08, 03:53 ET By ELIZABETH LANGTON / The Dallas Morning News A wave of professed fiscal conservatives, led by a political newcomer as mayor, swept onto the Rowlett City ... more Comedian-turned-candidate Franken to pay $70K in back taxes 2 May 08, 03:25 ET Fri, May 2, 2008 (12:12 a.m.) Senate candidate Al Franken, dogged by accusations that he failed to file tax returns in California, said Tuesday he will pay about $70,000 in back income taxes in 17 states dating to 2003. more Gov.'s staff exploring new taxes 2 May 08, 03:19 ET As the state's budget picture worsens, business groups are being asked what levies might be acceptable. Schwarzenegger publicly continues to oppose new taxes. As Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger continues to say publicly that he will hold the line against new taxes, his administration is laying the groundwork for a possible tax increase. more Our View: They want yet more sales taxes 2 May 08, 03:13 ET So many bills are floating around Sacramento to raise taxes, it's difficult to keep track. By one count, they already total tens of billions of dollars. ... more Pa. slots to shave millions off taxes 2 May 08, 03:08 ET By Dan Hardy Gamblers busily pulling the levers in Pennsylvania's slot machine parlors have indirectly contributed $613 million to the state, ... more Seniors shouldn't be sent to work to pay taxes 2 May 08, 03:07 ET If you are at all familiar with the landscape of Greenburgh, it would be almost impossible to find anyone there living on $36000. Greenburgh has always been ... more Teens get practical tips on everything from sex to taxes 2 May 08, 02:27 ET By KERRY BENEFIELD But on Thursday, Brantley-Snowden, a senior at Ridgway High School in Santa Rosa, learned that becoming an adult brings with it lots of ... more US Cities Increasing Sales Taxes in Record Fashion 2 May 08, 02:16 ET May 2, 2008 (SmartPros) In 2007, 485 US cities increased their sales tax rate, of which 37 percent were newly imposed city tax rates and 63 percent were ... more Melton has yet to pay overdue property taxes 2 May 08, 02:12 ET In February, Jackson Mayor Frank Melton told The Clarion-Ledger that he'd pay his past-due property taxes in March. In March, he said he'd pay them in April ... more Book of Matthew: Go ahead, raise my taxes 2 May 08, 01:53 ET by Bret Matthew Perhaps my title shocked you. I admit, normally, I would not be calling for the government to do something like this. ... more NIAGARA COUNTY: Lawmakers consider summer break for gas taxes 2 May 08, 01:34 ET By Mark Scheer Following the lead of their colleagues at the state and federal level, members of the Niagara County Legislature are considering a proposal ... more Charleston County likely escapes tax hikeBut administrator ... 2 May 08, 00:49 ET By Tenisha Waldo (Contact) It looks like there again won't be a tax increase this year for Charleston County taxpayers, but by 2010 it might be inevitable, ... more Claims fertiliser export taxes to hurt farmers 2 May 08, 00:35 ET Riverland business owner and Nationals' candidate Deb Thiele says overseas taxes imposed on fertiliser exports will crush local farmers. ... more Comedian turned candidate Franken to pay $70K in back taxes 2 May 08, 00:23 ET By Patrick Condon, AP ST. PAUL — Senate candidate Al Franken, dogged by accusations that he failed to file tax returns in California, said Tuesday he will ... more Californians divided over new taxes for schools, poll finds 2 May 08, 00:11 ET Respondents fault the governor and Legislature for not providing more leadership over education. Californians want their public schools protected from state budget cuts and are willing to tax the rich to make that happen. But despite the threat of schools taking a beating in next year's state budget, residents are sharply divided over whether they would support higher taxes for themselves, ... more Clinton, McCain Push Gas Tax Break That May Help Oil Companies 2 May 08, 00:01 ET Bloomberg - May 2 (Bloomberg) -- Hillary Clinton and John McCain are both pushing a ``gas-tax holiday'' to give consumers an 18.4- cent-a-gallon price break. Clinton says the plan will take excess profits from oil companies. McCain says it will help families buy school supplies. more

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