Alexandria man wins YouTube contest Oct 31, 2008
won the first prize of $5,000 in the contest with a video called Tax Attack, which says that high business taxes are making U.S. corporations look internationally for their offices, banking, labor and operations. Reader Comments. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
The Strange World of the Stump Speech Oct 30, 2008
He is talking about capital gains tax rates, business taxes and government spending. Obama is also focused on the economic crisis, but because he is now campaigning mainly in red states, he adds a few touches of cultural conservatism -- the need for educational "accountability" and parental responsibility. (Townhall.com)
Go, Ted, go John Oct 30, 2008
I won t tell you that higher business taxes will decrease jobs and raise unemployment. Just ask anything from me and I will promise it to you. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Gov. Paterson outlines state's "dire" financial outlook Oct 29, 2008
Reported by: Email: Reported by: B. Sanders Last Update: 10/28 3:28 pm. Governor David Paterson is warning New Yorkers that hard and painful budget cuts are ahead in order to stem a predicted $47 billion budget shortfall over the next four years. (FOX23 News, NY)
McCain Pledges Break With Bush On Economy Oct 28, 2008
"We'll cut business taxes to help American jobs and keep American business in America.". McCain opposed another economic stimulus package and said he would instead seek to bring spending under control. (CBS News)
McCain hammers Obama on taxes Oct 28, 2008
Last night, Mr. McCain offered these specifics: he wants to create jobs, invest in nuclear energy, drill for oil, cut business taxes and freeze government spending on most programs. Mr. McCain was on comfortable turf, a conservative area that voted Republican in the last two presidential elections. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Obama, McCain views clash on offshore jobs Oct 28, 2008
We ll cut the capital gains tax and we ll cut business taxes, said McCain running mate Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin in recent stump speeches in Ohio and Indiana. Right now the U.S. business tax is the second highest in the world. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
James goes Campbell one better, but with half the number Oct 28, 2008
She began by endorsing the Campbell decision to bring forward $164 million in cuts in income and small business taxes that would have otherwise taken effect next year. "That modest proposal," as she called the premier's tax move, with crisp understatement. (Vancouver Sun)
LETTERS: NCT, Oct. 26, 2007 Oct 27, 2008
Seven years in the Illinois State Senate voted for legalizing partial and live-birth abortions, gun control and increased gasoline and business taxes. One hundred forty-three (logged) accomplishment-free days in the U.S. Senate. (North County Times)
Election 2008 Letters (Oct. 27) Oct 27, 2008
When business taxes are raised (cost), profit goes down each year, forcing business to cut back on jobs, expansion (would-be jobs), raises, etc. Even government gets less tax. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
John McCain's Weekly Radio Address Oct 26, 2008
And we will cut business taxes to help create jobs, and keep American businesses in America. What's more, I'm not going to spend $750 billion dollars of your money just bailing out the Wall Street bankers and brokers who got us into this mess. (Townhall.com)
Unintended consequences: Businesses fears tax relief burden will fall on them Oct 26, 2008
business taxes will be about $250 million higher in 2008 because of the sales tax rate increase ... Florida did something similar that has since resulted in a 30 percent cost shift from property taxes to business taxes. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Reality Check: Helping Small Businesses Oct 25, 2008
McCain's appeal to Joe the Plumber rests on a claim he will cut taxes, including business taxes and in the process create new jobs. We will cut business taxes to help create jobs, and keep American businesses in America, he said this week ... How about those "business taxes" McCain says he will cut. (CBS News)
LETTERS: NCT, Oct. 24, 2008 Oct 25, 2008
"In his mind, and because he's telling you how you should think, you should be on board with this thought.The Economic pie is always growing, it expands. The main problem Americans have is, we are not the cheapest, nor the best anymore in making stuff. Other countries can and do make stuff equal, and cheaper than we do.Their main edge, Labor costs.And the dirty little secret in all this, is simply this.If you cut all the business taxes, and still the cost of labor in that other country is... (North County Times)
Michigan group wants smaller prison population Oct 24, 2008
LANSING Seeking a cut in business taxes, the Detroit Regional Chamber on Thursday proposed saving hundreds of millions of dollars a year by lowering Michigan's prison population so it is more in line with other states. We can't afford the corrections system we have anymore, said Brad Williams, a lobbyist for the group of 20,000 businesses. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
McCain soldiers on in Colorado despite ad cutbacks Oct 24, 2008
By GLEN JOHNSON, Associated Press Writer Glen Johnson, Associated Press Writer. McCain: Obama 'will say anything to get elected. (Yahoo News)
Having cake, and eating it, too Oct 24, 2008
Continue by trimming business taxes, keeping $37-million in corporate coffers this year. And finish up by announcing a massive ramp-up in infrastructure spending, worth "hundreds of millions," the Premier said yesterday. (Globe and Mail)
McCain: 'Innuendo, half-truths ... lies' Oct 23, 2008
Mattb wrote on Oct 22, 2008 12:23 PM:" Flim Flam, do business's pay taxes? Seriously, do business's pay taxes?Speaking directly to whether 95% will not be taxed under Obama, what do you think will happen to the cost of goods as Obama raises business taxes? Heres a hint, what happened to prices at the grocery store when gas went up? Get it.Then what about those business's that are very competitive like PC companies. What do they do when they have to cut costs? They cut jobs. Why has Detroit cut... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Budget Blunders Oct 23, 2008
While there is some improvement of tax policy by conforming treatment of business operating losses to long-standing federal practice, it is a minimal trade-off for such an enormous increase in business taxes, CalChamber president and chief executive officer Allen Zaremberg said in a prepared statement. Pages: 1. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Campbell's 10-point plan Oct 23, 2008
Cut small business taxes as of Dec. 1, two years ahead of scheduled reduction in 2011. 6. (Globe and Mail)
Races of the Week Oct 23, 2008
He co-sponsored the largest income tax cut in Ohio history and was in the forefront of successful efforts to repeal business taxes he considered unfair. Austria broke with his state s Republican governor to fight a proposed increase in the gas tax. (Human Events Online)
Opposing Viewpoints: Taxes Oct 23, 2008
Joe the Plumber is reconsidering investing in a business worth $250,000, because he isn't sure he could balance his mortgage payment and increased business taxes. Forty-four percent of Obama's tax cuts for the middle will go to people who don't even pay an income tax. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Obama And McCain On Job Creation Oct 22, 2008
Says his proposals to keep small business taxes at 35% and cut the corporate tax rate to 25% will spur job creation. Estimates that his proposal to build 45 new nuclear power plants by 2030 would create 700,000 new jobs. (CBS News)
Palin rallies supporters in Grand Junction Oct 22, 2008
She said that her ticket will lower income taxes, double the child tax and lower business taxes. She claims she ll fight to keep American jobs in America. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
More Fibre layoffs coming next week Oct 22, 2008
DW wrote on Oct 21, 2008 7:27 AM:" Cheney119, did your schwinn get a flat tire or something? Did you forget to kick your dog this morning? American Union jobs are leaving because the US has some of the highest business taxes on the planet, coupled with Unions that are pricing American workers out of a global jobs market. I would wish that nobody looses their job, but if some concessions are not made on the part of the Unions, you are going to see this trend continue. GM is blowing through cash... (Longview Daily News, WA)
State reports stronger than expected tax revenue Oct 21, 2008
According to the comptroller's office, business taxes dropped 13 percent compared to the same period last year, the growth in personal income taxes was beginning to fall off and year-end Wall Street bonuses are expected to drop significantly. Things are looking very shaky, DiNapoli said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
The ax hangs over city hall Oct 21, 2008
But he said growth is dropping off and business taxes are shrinking. "Personal income taxes will likely decline significantly when Wall Street bonus payments drop off in December and January,'' DiNapoli said. Even with the current-year spending reductions, he said, "the state faces potentially unprecedented deficits. (Albany Times Union)
Biden defends Obama tax-cut plan in Tacoma Oct 21, 2008
American corporations pay some of the highest business taxes in the world ... One of the reasons corporations run to other countries is because of low business taxes. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Comptroller’s report paints grim picture Oct 21, 2008
In a special quarterly report released Monday, the New York State Comptroller's Office said that business taxes are down 13 percent compared to last year. And while personal income tax revenues continue to grow, that growth is slowing rapidly and could soon turn into an actual year-over-year decline. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Nelson energizes Democratic delegates Oct 20, 2008
By Tracy Buffington/Executive Editor Monday, Jun 23, 2008 - 10:38:12 am CDT. Change is the word of the day at the Nebraska Democratic Party convention being held at Midland Lutheran College this weekend. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Obama, ex-rivals to stump in Florida Oct 20, 2008
"I will keep small business taxes where they are, help them keep their costs low, and let them spend their earnings to create more jobs," McCain said at a rally at Otterbein College. Joe Wurzelbacher, the Holland, Ohio, plumber, was in New York making the media rounds with his family, but McCain has been evoking his spirit after making him the focal point in final presidential debate between McCain and Barack Obama. (Boston Globe)
Obama nabs Powell endorsement; gets cash record Oct 20, 2008
"I will keep small business taxes where they are, help them keep their costs low and let them spend their earnings to create more jobs. We need that in Ohio. We need it across America.'' Only a small percentage of American small businesses generate incomes above $250,000 and owners of those enterprises would not be affected under Obama's tax plan. Obama, in North Carolina, said he is the one worried about "the cops and firefighters who keep us safe. the waitresses who work double shifts, the... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Palin Introduces 'Ed the Dairyman' Oct 20, 2008
McCain, she said, would cut business taxes, double child tax deductions for families and cut capital gains taxes. Palin said McCain wants her to take the lead on helping families with special needs children. (Newsmax)
In swing states, McCain and Obama spar over taxes Oct 19, 2008
By DAVID ESPO, AP Special Correspondent David Espo, Ap Special Correspondent. 1 hr 45 mins ago Featured Topics. (Yahoo News)
Candidates' tax-cut rhetoric swamps voters Oct 19, 2008
Originally published Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 12:00 AM. Candidates' tax-cut rhetoric swamps voters. (Seattle Times)
Man is sentenced in investment scam Oct 18, 2008
Business taxes are the state's largest source of general revenue. (AP). (Boston Globe)
MCCAIN DEFENDS THE PLUMBER Oct 18, 2008
I will keep small business taxes where they are, help them keep their costs low, and let them spend their earnings to create more jobs. If I'm elected President, I won't meet unconditionally with the Castro brothers, while they keep political prisoners in jail, stifle free media and block free elections in Cuba. (The Drudge Report)
Pelosi says tax rebate unlikely before Bush leaves Oct 18, 2008
By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS, Associated Press Writer Julie Hirschfeld Davis, Associated Press Writer. Sat Oct 18, 2:06 am ET Featured Topics. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Shays, Himes debate health care Oct 17, 2008
"The climate in Connecticut is so toxic that many of our MDs want out. That's because the state of Connecticut is very unfair to businesses. Members of the state legislature have never understood that if you raise business taxes businesses will simply move elsewhere. I feel very strongly about medical practice reform, an issue that my opponent does nor support. Sure, he'll raise your taxes, but he won't support medical malpractice reform." Himes responded: "I don't recall ever saying that I... (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Joe the plumber throws a wrench into tax debate... Oct 17, 2008
It also depends on whether he files business taxes as an individual taxpayer, as many small businesses do, or takes a more complicated approach to avoid higher taxes. (AP) Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. (The Drudge Report)
Colonie holds off on budget vote Oct 17, 2008
Business taxes would decline about 26. 5 percent. (Albany Times Union)
Nunn promoting 'Victory Fund' Oct 17, 2008
And don t forget to keep your business taxes separate from your individual taxes. don t add them together to make your $250,000. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
N.H. budget hole getting larger Oct 17, 2008
Administrative Services Commissioner Linda Hodgdon says the new projections have state revenue falling 10 percent short, led by declines in real estate and business taxes. Gov. John Lynch already has trimmed $90 million from the 2009 budget. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The McCain we need to see tonight Oct 16, 2008
Most small businesses will see increases in their business taxes. Many small business owners may benefit from a cut. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Judge: Blagojevich must halt health care expansion Oct 16, 2008
In 2007, Blagojevich proposed a $2 billion-a-year universal health insurance program paid for by a combination of premiums and $7 billion in new business taxes. The Illinois General Assembly immediately rejected the idea. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Your say Is Black October a black hole for stocks? Oct 16, 2008
Abolish all business taxes. The new paradigm is simple: you pay an we extra special top blokes get to play all day. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Political discourse, debate outside Oct 15, 2008
Inside, McCain's speech focused mainly on the economy, where he outlined his plan to reduce business taxes to increase job numbers at home. He added that Obama's economic plan would continue to send American jobs overseas. (Springfield Sun, PA)
* Legislators push for melamine compensation Oct 15, 2008
Wang suggested in the draft that importers be exempted from business taxes for last month and receive cash compensation for melamine-related losses based on their annual business revenues. For example, a firm whose revenues were between NT$3 million and NT$4 million (US$92,600 and US$123,500) last year would be given NT$500,000 in compensation from the government, while a smaller business with revenues of less than NT$1. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Palin argues for economic freedom Oct 14, 2008
So its win-win if business taxes are reduced like I did in the city of Wasilla where I was mayor. I eliminated small business inventory taxes, wanting again for small businesses to be able to grow and prosper and thrive. (Townhall.com)
Tax rebate, food stamp money possible in aid plan Oct 11, 2008
Secondary Navigation. By DAVID ESPO, AP Special Correspondent 1 hour, 34 minutes ago. (Yahoo News)
Texas Conservative Coalition outlines plan for next legislature Oct 11, 2008
Cutting, simplifying and reforming business taxes. Protect voting rights by requiring a photo ID and verifying citizenship. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Fannie-Freddie Fallout Oct 8, 2008
John must, tomorrow night, and I believe he will, nail Obama on raising tax rates on capital gains, dividends, business taxes, small business taxes, death taxes. You don't raise taxes on investment capital when every financial institution in American is seeking to raise capital to form more capital, to help bail out this economy, or not bail it out, because it's growing again, and clearly Barack Obama is defined the economics world there's no economic theory in the history of mankind that... (Fox News)
* Bank savings given blanket guarantee Oct 8, 2008
The commission yesterday assured the public that the nations deposit insurer has enough capital to bail out defaulting banks since its annual revenue incomes from the 2 percent financial business taxes and premiums total between NT$22. 5 billion and NT$24. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Fact checking the debate Oct 8, 2008
Electronic Herald and News. "The complete printed edition, page by page, online.". (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Oregon ranks 9th for business tax climate Oct 8, 2008
(AP) -- Oregon remains in the top 10 among states for business taxes. Oregon is ranked No. 9 by the Tax Foundation for its 2009 state business tax climate index. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Nashville townhall, the aftermath Oct 8, 2008
Guess what, if small - midsized business taxes go up, I will pay them - I have no other choice, but I will find the extra cash that I need by letting people go and hiring less qualified people for less money and training them. Blowback, I believe is the term - unintended consequences - Who suffers if oil company s are overly taxed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Money-generating tax amnesty program extended another month Oct 8, 2008
The program was designed to give businesses with outstanding sales and use taxes, business license fees and modified business taxes the opportunity to pay their obligation without penalties or interest. The program also enticed non- 00004000 licensed businesses to register with the state and pay back taxes. (KRNV.com, NV)
Report: Florida among top tax-friendly states for business Oct 8, 2008
The report points out that since most small businesses are either S corporations, partnerships or sole proprietorships, they pay their business taxes at the rates for individuals. This makes the tax environment for small businesses in Florida very competitive compared to other states, it noted. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Tax Foundation: Ohio among 10 worst for business taxes Oct 7, 2008
for free extra services. Subscribe to Business Courier. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Court Funding Crisis Threatens Md. Court Cases Oct 7, 2008
But most political jurisdictions are being impacted by lower than expected revenues from real estate and business taxes. Both Montgomery and Prince George's Counties already have begun furloughing employees. (W-USA News, DC)
New Year, New Budget, Little Ho00004000pe Oct 3, 2008
Faulkner predicts the business taxes for retailers will go down but the tax for professionals and entertainment concerns like movie theaters will go up. The government's fiscal year starts at the beginning of October and goes to the end of September. (WSJA.com, AL)
Tax breaks big and small sweeten financial bailout Oct 3, 2008
Secondary Navigation. By JIM ABRAMS, Associated Press Writer Fri Oct 3, 4:27 AM ET. (Yahoo News)
The Fact-Free Debate Oct 3, 2008
Now, John mentioned the fact that business taxes on paper are high in this country, and he's absolutely right. Here's the problem: Redacted. (Slate)
BC's municipal leaders ask for carbon tax relief Sep 25, 2008
4 cents per litre tax on gasoline and a similar tax on all other carbon-based fuels sold in B.C. The government promised the tax will be used to reduce income and business taxes. Many delegates said they want the government to start taxing polluters instead. (CBC.ca)
Holliston to prepare for state aid cuts, just in case Sep 24, 2008
In a report on its Web site, the state Department of Revenue attributes the drop to lackluster revenues from corporate business taxes and payroll taxes. The report says the state may make up some of the difference later this month. (Holliston Tab, MA)
