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Amazon ‘Forgets’ to Pay Taxes 9 May 08, 23:46 ET The Associated Press and the Dallas Morning News are reporting that online retailer Amazon may have ‘forgotten’ to pay some taxes owed us here in the Lone ... more State tells smokers to cough up taxes 9 May 08, 23:25 ET By STEVEN WALTERS Madison - State Revenue Department officials have sent more than 1000 letters this year to Wisconsin smokers who bought cigarettes from ... more About $150 million owed in property taxes 9 May 08, 22:49 ET BY RYAN LENGERICH • rlengerich@news-press.com • May 9, 2008 Property owners this year failed to pay taxes on time on a record 58000 parcels in Lee County, ... more Records: Sharpton owes overdue taxes 9 May 08, 22:14 ET NEW YORK (WABC) -- Big corporations give him money. Presidential candidates seek his endorsement. He has influential friends in Congress and the governor's ... more Texas probing Amazon's failure to collect state sales taxes 9 May 08, 21:14 ET Texans who shop Amazon.com to avoid paying sales taxes might not have that luxury for long. more Sharpton's Baggage: Nearly $1.5M in Unpaid Taxes, Penalties 9 May 08, 20:47 ET AP NEW YORK — Big corporations give him money. Presidential candidates seek his endorsement. He has influential friends in Congress and the governor's ... more Records Show Sharpton Owes $1.5 Million In Taxes And Penalties 9 May 08, 20:37 ET NEW YORK (AP) -- Big corporations give him money. Presidential candidates seek his endorsement. He has influential friends in Congress and the governor's ... more Records show Sharpton owes overdue taxes, other penalties [2 mins ago] 9 May 08, 20:25 ET AP Video AP NEW YORK (AP) -- Big corporations give him money. Presidential candidates seek his endorsement. He has influential friends in Congress and the ... more Sharpton owes nearly $1.5 million in back taxes 9 May 08, 20:24 ET Bw / AP AP NEW YORK - Big corporations give him money. Presidential candidates seek his endorsement. He has influential friends in Congress and the ... more Texas May Claim Amazon.com Owes Sales Taxes 9 May 08, 20:10 ET DALLAS -- Texas officials may claim that Amazon.com owes millions in sales taxes on purchases that state residents made from the Internet retailer. ... more Records Show Sharpton Owes Overdue Taxes 9 May 08, 20:08 ET Provided by: AP NEW YORK (AP) -- Big corporations give him money. Presidential candidates seek his endorsement. He has influential friends in Congress and ... more City Council Discuss Changing Property and Sales Taxes 9 May 08, 19:53 ET Wichita city leaders may have found a way to save home and business owners money. A plan is in the works that would shuffle city taxes around, ... more UK drivers pay highest fuel taxes in Europe 9 May 08, 19:46 ET By Robert Winnett, Deputy Political Editor British motorists are paying the highest fuel taxes in Europe – and probably the world – a study has disclosed. ... more Records Show Sharpton Owes Taxes 9 May 08, 19:15 ET (NEW YORK) — Big corporations give him money. Presidential candidates seek his endorsement. He has influential friends in Congress and the governor's ... more High taxes ‘shield’ consumers from oil price hikes 9 May 08, 19:08 ET Turkish consumers have not felt the effects of the rising price of oil as much as consumers in other nations thanks to high taxes on gasoline and a low US ... more Records Show Sharpton Owes $1.5 Million in Back Taxes 9 May 08, 18:58 ET NEW YORK (AP) -- Big corporations give him money. Presidential candidates seek his endorsement. He has influential friends in Congress and the governor's ... more Rev. Al's prominence grows despite overdue taxes, other baggage 9 May 08, 18:40 ET AP Big corporations give him money. Presidential candidates seek his endorsement. He has influential friends in Congress and the governor's mansion. ... more Records show Sharpton owes overdue taxes, other penalties - Daily Mail 9 May 08, 18:38 ET By DAVID B. CARUSO AP Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Big corporations give him money. Presidential candidates seek his endorsement. He has influential friends in ... more Al Sharpton Owes $1.5M In Overdue Taxes 9 May 08, 18:17 ET AP | DAVID B. CARUSO | May 9, 2008 06:02 PM Big corporations give him money. Presidential candidates seek his endorsement. He has influential friends in ... more Sharpton owes overdue taxes, penalties 9 May 08, 18:17 ET NEW YORK (AP) — Big corporations give him money. Presidential candidates seek his endorsement. He has influential friends in Congress and the governor's ... more Report: Sharpton Owes IRS $1.5M In Back Taxes 9 May 08, 18:13 ET Government records obtained by The Associated Press indicate that the Rev. Al Sharpton and his business entities owe nearly $1.5 million in overdue taxes and associated penalties. more Records show Sharpton owes overdue taxes, other penalties - The Times-Picayune 9 May 08, 18:10 ET By DAVID B. CARUSO AP NEW YORK (AP) — Big corporations give him money. Presidential candidates seek his endorsement. He has influential friends in Congress ... more Staunton's No Taxes for No-Frills Budget 9 May 08, 18:05 ET Staunton has passed a no-frills budget. The $97.1 million will fund all current city operations and still provide a 3 percent pay raise to employees. ... more Records show Al Sharpton and his nonprofit group owe back taxes ... 9 May 08, 18:04 ET By DAVID B. CARUSO AP Writer AP - Friday, May 09, 2008 Big corporations give him money. Presidential candidates seek his endorsement. ... more House committee to take up issue of just how much to cut taxes 9 May 08, 17:57 ET When state Sen. B. L. Shaw of Shreveport filed a bill to roll back the so-called "Stelly plan" that had increased income taxes for many people in Louisiana, he never thought it would wind up in its present form: A bill that would phase out Louisiana's income tax over 10 more Records show Sharpton owes overdue taxes, other penalties - The Oregonian 9 May 08, 17:40 ET By DAVID B. CARUSO AP NEW YORK (AP) — Big corporations give him money. Presidential candidates seek his endorsement. He has influential friends in Congress ... more Washington County Budget Committee Talks Taxes 9 May 08, 17:36 ET If Washington County, Tennessee, commissioners approve every county department's proposed budget, property taxes would increase by another 36 cents. Washington County Budget Committee members wrapped up budget hearings this morning. Commissioners have already committed to raising taxes by 10 cents thanks to the failure of a wheel tax referendum. Although commissioners have not yet made a ... more Taxes may raise debt payments for arena 9 May 08, 17:32 ET by Ryan Knutson | News Reporter The state treasurer determined this week that all of the $200 million bonds approved by the state legislature for the ... more Records show Sharpton owes overdue taxes, other penalties - Staten Island Advance 9 May 08, 17:09 ET by AP Big corporations give him money. Presidential candidates seek his endorsement. He has influential friends in Congress and the governor's mansion. ... more Records show Rev. Al Sharpton and his nonprofit group owe back ... 9 May 08, 17:06 ET By DAVID B. CARUSO, AP NEW YORK -- Big corporations give him money. Presidential candidates seek his endorsement. He has influential friends in Congress and ... more Records show Sharpton owes overdue taxes, other penalties 9 May 08, 17:06 ET By DAVID B. CARUSO AP Writer Big corporations give him money. Presidential candidates seek his endorsement. He has influential friends in Congress and the ... more Phishing Campaign Targets Tax Rebate Checks 9 May 08, 16:24 ET TechWeb - InformationWeek - The phishing messages claim that the fastest way to receive one's economic stimulus tax rebate is through direct deposit and include a Web link to an online submission form. more Candidates Balance Commercial Development, Taxes And The Environment 9 May 08, 16:04 ET By Lauren Puglisi Jackson is known for being one of the only townships in Ocean County to have stayed somewhat true to its rural roots. ... more Texas Investigating Amazon Over Taxes 9 May 08, 16:02 ET By Mike Sachoff - Fri, 05/09/2008 - 3:35pm. Amazon.com may soon have to pay the state of Texas back taxes with penalties and interest after the state ... more Texas Claims Amazon.com May Owe State Sales Taxes 9 May 08, 15:31 ET Dallas, Texas (AHN) - Texas officials are investigating whether online retailer Amazon may owe state sales taxes. Amazon is now involved in a legal fight ... more Texas Probes Whether Amazon Owes State Taxes 9 May 08, 15:31 ET Dallas, Texas (AHN) - Texas officials are investigating whether online retailer Amazon may owe state sales taxes. Amazon is now involved in a legal fight ... more Breaks for poor urged if Va. taxes rise 9 May 08, 15:07 ET BY JEFF E. SCHAPIRO A liberal think-tank says if Virginia raises taxes for transportation, it should provide relief for those least able to afford them: the ... more Taxes, bonds, school board races among top Saturday 9 May 08, 15:03 ET By Jaime Powell (Contact) Voters who get to the polls Saturday will find on their ballots numerous city council and school board races as well as millions ... more Texas may claim Amazon owes millions in taxes 9 May 08, 15:01 ET AP DALLAS -- Texas officials may claim that Amazon.com owes millions in sales taxes on purchases that state residents made from the Internet retailer. ... more Two-thirds vote barrier a vital protection from parcel taxes 9 May 08, 14:52 ET By Thomas D. Elias For years, the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association has mailed out fliers soliciting donations because its Holy Grail, ... more 'Grand Theft Auto Success' Taxes IGN's Google-Powered Map 9 May 08, 14:46 ET Microsoft's retailer survey also found more than 60% of all GTA games sold in the first week were for its Xbox 360 videogame console. ... more Konica Minolta must pay 900 mil. yen back taxes 9 May 08, 14:36 ET Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. has been ordered by the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau to pay back taxes on about 1.8 billion yen in income it concealed over ... more Texas May Claim Amazon Owes Millions In Sales Taxes 9 May 08, 14:18 ET (May 9, 2008)--Texas officials may claim that Amazon.com owes millions of dollars in sales taxes on purchases that Texans made from the Internet retailer. ... more Survey: Property taxes drop for 18 legislators 9 May 08, 14:11 ET Here’sa look at the change in property-tax bills from 2006 to 2007 for area state legislators. • Rep. Bill Cochran, D-New Albany — Cochran’s bill increased ... more Texas may claim millions in Amazon.com sales taxes 9 May 08, 13:54 ET AP DALLAS - Texas officials may claim that Amazon.com owes millions in sales taxes on purchases that state residents made from the Internet retailer. ... more SCHOOL TAXES CUT DUE TO 'SLOTS' REVENUE 9 May 08, 13:54 ET Revenues collected from slot machines at the state's seven casinos will be distributed to school districts, starting with the 2008-09 school year. ... more How to negotiate your taxes lower 9 May 08, 13:52 ET The most-read article from the Web site of Area Development magazine. Inside tips on how companies can play states off one another to cut their taxes and ... more Texas: Amazon.com may owe millions in taxes 9 May 08, 13:41 ET Texas officials may claim that Amazon.com owes millions in sales taxes on purchases that state residents made from the Internet retailer. ... more Cindy McCain defends decision not to release her taxes 9 May 08, 13:34 ET Cindy McCain -- chairwoman of Hensley & Co. and wife of presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain -- defended her decision Thursday not to ... more John McCain Discusses Obama, Taxes, Gas Prices, Illegal ... 9 May 08, 13:18 ET This is a rush transcript from "The O'Reilly Factor," May 8, 2008. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. Watch "The O'Reilly Factor" ... more Texas May Claim Amazon.com Owes Mlns Of Dollars In Sales Taxes 9 May 08, 13:17 ET DALLAS (AP)-- Texas officials may claim that Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) owes millions of dollars in sales taxes on purchases that state residents made from the ... more Texas may claim Amazon owes sales taxes 9 May 08, 13:17 ET Texas officials may claim that Amazon.com owes millions in sales taxes on purchases that state residents made from the Internet retailer. ... more Texas may claim Amazon owes sales taxes on purchases by state residents 9 May 08, 12:59 ET DALLAS - Texas officials may claim that Amazon.com owes millions in sales taxes on purchases that state residents made from the Internet retailer. A 1992 U.S. Supreme Court ruling lets states collect sales taxes from out-of-state retailers that have a "physical presence" in their state. more Texas may claim Amazon owes sales taxes 9 May 08, 12:49 ET Texas officials may claim that Amazon.com owes millions in sales taxes on purchases that state residents made from the Internet retailer. more Fight cigarette taxes and you fight terrorism 9 May 08, 12:25 ET I may have the best reason yet for Kentucky lawmakers to not raise cigarette taxes: Higher cigarette taxes pay for terrorism. I know, I know, ... more Friday of doom: newly bought car, no insurance, no registration ... 9 May 08, 12:18 ET Taxpayers in the Stroudsburg Area School District could use a spa treatment, too, after news that the school board they elected last fall is probably going ... more Texas: Amazon Lied To Us, Owes Us Millions in State Taxes 9 May 08, 11:45 ET A Texas state comptroller suggests that Amazon.com may have lied about not having a distribution center in the state--thereby dodging millions in Texas ... more Province waives late payment penalties on property taxes 9 May 08, 11:32 ET Provincial Tax Commissioner James Ramsay announced Friday that the province will waive late payment penalties on the May 31 instalment of the 2008 property ... more DDAs captured $2 million in taxes in 2007 9 May 08, 11:32 ET $1.96 million in taxes in 2007, up about $109,000 from a year ago. The money was netted by business districts in eight municipalities. In Bay City, DDAs captured about $805,000, followed by districts in Bangor Township and Monitor Township, which captured $341,117 and $292,010, respectively. more New Fairfield budget calls for increase in taxes 9 May 08, 10:35 ET By Dirk Perrefort Staff Writer NEW FAIRFIELD -- Voters will be asked Saturday to approve an overall spending package of $37.8 million for the next fiscal ... more Will Arnold Raise Our Taxes? 9 May 08, 09:38 ET Juliet Williams, AP SACRAMENTO (AP) – Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says he will attempt another ambitious reform of health care in California despite a budget ... more Free Speech Online, After Taxes, of Course 9 May 08, 09:38 ET California lawmakers have met to consider a new $500 million tax on Internet commerce. Some have dubbed this the “iTax” because of its application to ... more Taxes will stay private, McCain says 9 May 08, 09:10 ET Note: Delegate count based on event results and AP reporting; includes projections from nonbinding caucus results; does not include two delegates not ... more DoF cool to idea of cutting taxes in power sector 9 May 08, 09:04 ET MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Finance (DoF) on Friday appeared hesitant to support a proposal to cut taxes on the power sector, an idea broached by the Department of Energy (DoE) to bring down the prices of electricity. more Cott Delays Quarterly Filing With Regulators on Foreign Taxes 9 May 08, 08:24 ET By Brad Skillman May 9 (Bloomberg) -- Cott Corp., the world's biggest maker of store-brand soda, said it will delay filing its quarterly financial report ... more Taxes, open space top list in Delran election 9 May 08, 08:09 ET By TODD MCHALE DELRAN — What to do about local taxes, development and open space preservation are among the hot-button issues for candidates running for ... more Taxes up but where has all the money gone 9 May 08, 07:29 ET Dear Editor, Since 2005 household debt has continued to increase across the UK, with total consumer debt now standing at over a staggering one trillion ... more Taxes to increase by 4%, says town 9 May 08, 07:00 ET By Jocelyn Mercer Town taxes are going up four per cent over last year, the municipality announced last week. “A four per cent increase in tax, ... more Trade union demands more taxes on rich 9 May 08, 06:47 ET By Rosa Prince, Political Correspondent A leading trade union is demanding that the Government raise taxes for the wealthy to ease the pressure on the ... more Bus boss advocates carbon taxes 9 May 08, 06:34 ET The boss of one of the UK's biggest bus operators says green taxes should replace income tax on the poor. In an interview with BBC Radio Scotland, ... more State to pay back missing taxes to school districts, including LR ... 9 May 08, 06:30 ET By Debra Hale-Shelton (Contact) Preliminary figures show the state of Arkansas will pay millions of dollars to school districts that did not collect at ... more Rising input cost, taxes dampen cement firms' plans 9 May 08, 06:14 ET NEW DELHI, May 9 (Reuters) - Surging input costs and high tax rates may hamper expansion plans of Indian cement makers and widen the demand-supply gap in ... more Taxes stay private, wife says 9 May 08, 06:09 ET AP WASHINGTON – Cindy McCain says she will never make her tax returns public, even if her husband wins the White House. “You know, my husband and I have ... more Newmarket candidates sound off on development, downtown and taxes 9 May 08, 06:01 ET By Melissa Lattman NEWMARKET — What do a lawyer, excavator, interior designer, restaurant manager, and electrician have in common? ... more Southgate propeerty taxes go up by 3.34 per cent; Bill for an ... 9 May 08, 05:40 ET Southgate residents are being asked to pay an extra 3.34 per cent in property taxes this year. Council approved the increase, which translates into an extra ... more Arts centre = higher taxes 9 May 08, 05:39 ET The city has recently hired a professional arts and culture person by the name of Rudi Quammie Williams, and I would assume a new performing arts centre ... more Taxes and spending: Legislature sets excellent tax levy goal 9 May 08, 05:26 ET We commend the members of the Tompkins County Legislature who voted on Tuesday night to set a goal of raising the tax levy no more than 3 percent for the ... more Who pays NC taxes? 9 May 08, 05:18 ET From Meg Gray Wiehe, policy analyst at the North Carolina Budget and Tax Center and author of the special report, "Who Pays Taxes in North Carolina? ... more Partners Tax Board to Tackle Multiple Taxes 9 May 08, 05:11 ET Abuja, May 09, 2008 (This Day/All Africa Global Media via COMTEX) -- -- Realising that multiplicity of taxes has been one of the biggest impediments to ... more Ward 4: High taxes, few services 9 May 08, 05:05 ET SAINT JOHN - Pattie Johnson lives close to within spitting distance from the Saint John city limits. Through her living room window she can see homes in ... more When It Comes to Raising Taxes 9 May 08, 04:58 ET Democrats are very creative and innovative: ‘As state leaders hunt for politically palatable solutions to the swelling budget shortfall, some Democrats are ... more Sales taxes down for fifth year in a row 9 May 08, 04:52 ET By TERRI FERGUSON terriferguson@ddtonline.com GREENVILLE - Sales tax revenues are continuing on the decline in the city, although gaming tax revenues are up ... more Drive launched to overturn taxes to support Dirigo 9 May 08, 04:32 ET By Victoria Wallack AUGUSTA (May 9): A coalition of the state’s restaurants, convenience store operators, grocers, innkeepers, chambers of commerce, ... more Property taxes a key issue in Keansburg 9 May 08, 04:26 ET Holding down property taxes, repairing the town's aging infrastructure and upgrading its downtown to attract small businesses are on the "to do" list of the four candidates for three seats on the Borough Council. more Budget calls for increase in taxes 9 May 08, 04:03 ET By Dirk Perrefort Staff Writer NEW FAIRFIELD -- Voters will be asked Saturday to approve an overall spending package of $37.8 million for the next fiscal ... more Amount of taxes astounding 9 May 08, 04:01 ET As a voter and a taxpayer, I'm screaming foul. It seems the City Council always gives us the shaft. Enough is enough. The free lunch -- or as some people ... more Nigeria: Partners Tax Board to Tackle Multiple Taxes 9 May 08, 03:57 ET Realising that multiplicity of taxes has been one of the biggest impediments to voluntary compliance by taxpayers, the Federal Government vowed to work with ... more Market forces doing the same job as taxes 9 May 08, 03:54 ET On Thursday, a barrel of oil was worth $123.69 US, up 16 cents from Wednesday's price. To put this in perspective, consider that oil averaged out at $72.32 ... more Commentary: Cutting spending, not raising taxes, is way to grow 9 May 08, 03:53 ET Louisiana politicians, faced with a budget surplus, rapidly and gleefully convened to determine which rat-holes to stuff that would buy them the most ... more Amazon.com may owe Texas millions in uncollected sales taxes 9 May 08, 03:33 ET By MARIA HALKIAS / The Dallas Morning News Texans who shop Amazon.com to avoid paying sales taxes may not have that luxury for long. ... more Bush cut taxes for many, not just the wealthy 9 May 08, 03:28 ET Regarding the April 30 letter, "GOP no friend of working class," which said Republicans have given tax breaks to their "natural constituency ... the top 2 ... more Plan to raise taxes on water faces delay 9 May 08, 03:17 ET Environmentalists and a Senate Democrat backed a plan Thursday to raise taxes on water in order to preserve open space, but a vote on the measure was delayed for at least 10 days. more TAXES ARE DIFFERENT IF YOU'RE SELF-EMPLOYED 9 May 08, 03:12 ET Though the tax season is over, some people must continue to pay taxes year-round: the self-employed. If you are in this situation, you can save yourself time and money with these four tips: Educate yourself on the self-employment tax. The surest way to save on your bill at year's end is to fully understand the tax laws. The best resource is the Internal Revenue's Web site, IRS.gov. ... more Midvale considers raising taxes as construction revenues slump 9 May 08, 02:45 ET By María Villaseñor Citing a slump in construction, the City Council tentatively has approved a 12 percent property-tax hike as part of a $33.4 million ... more UPDATE 1-Refiner Saras Q1 net tops f'cast with taxes, diesel 9 May 08, 02:15 ET By Ian Simpson MILAN, May 9 (Reuters) - Italian oil refiner Saras SpA (SRS.MI: Quote, Profile, Research) posted a 14 percent rise in first-quarter adjusted ... more Taxes for transportation would hurt poor, group said 9 May 08, 01:57 ET By Chelyen Davis With the governor preparing to unveil his transportation proposal next week, a group yesterday warned that the two types of tax increases ... more House committee divided on method for cutting taxes - The Times-Picayune 9 May 08, 01:41 ET By Jan Moller BATON ROUGE -- Members of a House tax-writing panel expressed support Thursday for a massive tax-cut bill, but they remained divided on what ... more Greenberg will cut taxes and spending 9 May 08, 01:39 ET Recently, I participated in a tele-town hall with Republican congressional candidate Steve Greenberg and State Sen. Matt Murphy. ... more Prison next for tile company owner who dodged $500k-plus in taxes 9 May 08, 01:19 ET Dodging more than $500,000 in federal taxes now means two years in prison for a Minnesota businessman. more Breaks for poor urged if Virginia raises taxes 9 May 08, 01:19 ET By JEFF E. SCHAPIRO A liberal think-tank says if Virginia raises taxes for transportation, it should provide relief for those least able to afford them: the ... more Taxes will stay private, McCain says [5 mins ago] 9 May 08, 01:18 ET AP Video Note: Delegate count based on event results and AP reporting; includes projections from nonbinding caucus results; does not include two delegates ... more Taxes and Oil Companies 9 May 08, 00:55 ET Despite your assertion, Congress today seems less than friendly to businesses that for years, when there hasn’t been government intrusion into the markets, ... more THAT’S DEBATABLE: Would you back suspension of gas taxes for summer? 9 May 08, 00:51 ET Sens. John McCain and Hillary Clinton have been pressing for a gas tax holiday this summer to give consumers a break from escalating fuel prices. ... more Dimunition of Property Values & Taxes in Houston Due to Mayor Bill ... 9 May 08, 00:42 ET Impact review by O'Connor & Associates Appraisers of Mayor Bill Whites's Ordinance 19-43, to determine the affect on Houston property values and taxes. ... more More Wrigley taxes would help fund fixes 9 May 08, 00:31 ET By Paul Sullivan | Tribune reporter Cubs Chairman Crane Kenney said Thursday the proposed renovations to Wrigley Field would be partially funded by ... more ... Partners Tax Board to Tackle Multiple Taxes 9 May 08, 00:21 ET Realising that multiplicity of taxes has been one of the biggest impediments to voluntary compliance by taxpayers, the Federal Government vowed to work with ... more Let South Florida secede and take its high taxes 9 May 08, 00:19 ET By RON LITTLEPAGE , The Times-Union There's a move afoot to divide Florida into two states - North Florida and South Florida. If this had been done earlier, ... more

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