No refunds and no way to run a business Jun 25, 2009
Why should people be able to get in a fast lane when we are all paying taxes for the same services. Good the end of airport lexus lanes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Toyota president says product lineup under review Jun 25, 2009
He said the basic principles of Toyota and his family include contributing to society, creating jobs and paying taxes. He acknowledged he was frustrated that Toyota has not fulfilled those aims well recently, and vowed to do his utmost to return the company to profit. (Anchorage Daily News)
More Taxes Proposed: On Meat and Fast Food Jun 24, 2009
There's an old saying: "Don't discuss politics at the table." Though sound in theory, that maxim might get a little harder to honor if we're all paying taxes on beef and fast food dishes. Today, we read about two more taxing ideas, not long after having published a recent blog post about the proposed Clearly, this topic strikes a nerve. (Epicurious.com)
Opera funding compromise fair Jun 24, 2009
not to mention no paying taxes on profits. They're about to be given 150k which is the amount earned by 3 of it's employees 2 years ago. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Common Sense Jun 23, 2009
Because that is how many American workers will be paying taxes on their health care benefits. I guess you really have to get the money from somewhere, and for a health care package already pegged at a trillion bucks, you might as well get down to brass tacks. (Fox News)
The White House. The Red Card. Why Not? Jun 23, 2009
Temporary workers paying taxes will cover their fair share of social services currently provided at taxpayers' expense. Money and resources currently pouring into border security will be better used as border patrol agents focus less on fewer illegal workers and more on criminals and terrorists. (PR Newswire)
Americas sinking welfare state Jun 23, 2009
We all use the Commons including the WallStreet Banks and the other corporations that use off shore locations to dodge paying taxes but the number of companies that received our hard earned tax money is not a subject for the media so we know who the media's friends are. That money is my money and if I want to help the American citizen with it that in my view is NOT WELFARE. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Waiting for Section 8 Jun 21, 2009
ANTON DUNCAN wrote on Jun 19, 2009 4:55 PM:" I choose to put my real name because my comments are honest, relevant, and sincere. As a an american veteran who has served his country proudly, an soon to be college grad and a RESIDENT of wonderful BENTON HARBOR I feel that some of the comments made above are incredibly racist, ignorant, and very insincere. I challenge you all to look in the classified and email me how many jobs that are paying a living wage, a wage that people can afford to pay... (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Economy, animal advocates imperil greyhound industry Jun 21, 2009
"Teachers are being laid off, medical personnel are being laid off, and the tracks aren't paying taxes. Why? It's crazy.". Luciano said the park channels revenue to the state in other ways. (AZCentral -- News)
Councilor pushes for higher college payments to Boston Jun 20, 2009
Colleges and universities have resisted paying taxes, saying the institutions play a crucial role as engines for economic growth. Some universities endowments have fallen by as the much as 30 percent since the subprime mortgage meltdown, making the proposed fee a tall order. (Boston Globe)
Ayariga, Bagbin and Others Jun 20, 2009
Apparently we do not matter at all except to continue paying taxes so members in the first two groups can continue with their looting and fleecing. Hon. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
"We do not want to protect tax criminals" Jun 19, 2009
Critics say it allows people to store illicit assets and avoid paying taxes. On May 14, 2008, the problem got worse when a UBS banker and a Liechtenstein businessman were charged with helping a US billionaire evade taxes. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Father Of Two Murdered Texas Children Charged Jun 19, 2009
Posted by: terese Location: central texas on Jun 18, 2009 at 06:20 PM it is terrible that our tax money will pay for this persons life support, pay his medical expenses if he lives, provide him housing and food and a comfortable existence until he is found to be guilty of this action and then provide him a comfortable existence until he dies of whatever cause while we as tax payers cannot even get assistance for our childrens medical needs or the elderly/disabled get help with utilities after... (KWTX.com, TX)
City on track to annex 250+ people Jun 18, 2009
We haven t done the numbers on this because we don t know the number of cars paying taxes to the city. We ll have to wait until we get the number of vehicles. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Same-sex partners of federal workers receive some benefits -- but not health care... Jun 18, 2009
Federal Eye - Obama Extends Benefits To Same-Sex Partners. Obama Extends Benefits To Same-Sex Partners. (The Drudge Report)
* Cross-strait tax relief proposal triggers stalemate Jun 17, 2009
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) said yesterday it opposed a proposal to allow Taiwanese businesses or individuals based in China to avoid paying taxes in Taiwan on income earned in China. The legislature was scheduled to review an amendment to Article 25 of the Act Governing the Relations Between the Peoples of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area (HY) yesterday that would give the Executive Yuan the right to issue orders on cross-strait business taxation. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
US cities may have to be bulldozed in order to survive, Tom Leonard, The Telegraph Jun 17, 2009
" ========================== Yolanda says: Every day of the Obama administration gets scarier and scarier. First they take over the financial instutions, then private inustries like GM Now big brother is coming to bulldoze your home. What's next.....the greatest healthcare system in the world? Regardless of what liberal judges say, all of the above are unconstitutional based on our constitutional rights to own property. But that's somethat people like Barney Frank and President Obama despise joe... (Harper's Magazine)
AG Madigan sues American Escrow for skipping clients' tax payments Jun 17, 2009
(Crains) Illinois Attorney General has sued a Chicago-based independent escrow company that went out of business in March without paying taxes on behalf of homeowner clients around the country ... Since that time, American Escrow made ends meet by paying taxes owed with money it was collecting for future payments, but it lost clients after the real estate meltdown, leading to its cash crunch, the lawsuit said. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Unfair tax-code changes Jun 17, 2009
It is at a significant competitive disadvantage with a Japanese company that sells a similar product in Germany, which also pays taxes to the German government but is exempted from paying taxes to the Japanese government back home. Our tax system has had several options available for decades that are not really "tax breaks," but rather a few ways to lessen the blow of the world's second-highest effective corporate tax rate of over 39 percent. (NJ.com -- Times)
Navigating The Visa Minefield: From Timbuktu To Toronto Jun 16, 2009
Essandoh is emphatic: I have been here working most of my time, contributing, education and paying taxes. If one day you fall down, no one wants to care about you. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
A Toke and a Tax Jun 16, 2009
Richard Lee, president of a "marijuana business school" called , says dispensary owners gain legitimacy by paying taxes. "The more we pay, the more the city needs us and wants us," he says. (Slate)
Two societies: One for the left, one for everyone else Jun 16, 2009
In summation, chester, short of paying taxes to support your military service, I dont expect you to hold value to anyhing on these lists. I also do not leave this question for you to decide, chester, but to my God to decide, as I feel the list follows His word much more closely than any list you would bother to create. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
We're all in this economy together Jun 16, 2009
conservativeUS wrote on Jun 12, 2009 10:45 PM:" Think points out the terrible job the IRS is doing in collecting tax monies. The IRS is so badly managed, especially under the leadership of Obama and Geither, that they would make a GLO rally look organized!Do you realize that Obama is so against his welfare recipients from paying taxes that he insisted their uncollected accounts not be collected? Waterloo was home to a collection agency which was collecting on small balance accounts never worked... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Council targets garbage containers Jun 16, 2009
real1 wrote on Jun 11, 2009 9:52 PM:" Then the city needs to supply more than one trash can so that people will not have to pile the trash on top of the can. The sanitation workers need to stop busting the trash cans, cracking them and being careless. Sometimes you just have more trash. What are we paying taxes for? I can say for a fact that around the holidays, and when there is out of town company visiting, that there may be more trash than normal, so what am I to do with the trash? Certainly... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Should county centralize school districts? Jun 16, 2009
They may owe more than the property is worth; they are carrying debt, continuing maintenance, as well as paying taxes and insurance on property in a soft market. The choices and concessions are plentiful to be competitive in leasing or selling property. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Alaska Gov. Palin in Westchester, NY, Long Island Jun 16, 2009
" Byron W. wrote on Jun 9, 2009 7:24 PM:" And Sarah Palin understands your hard work at paying taxes, lovemyboys, unlike the simpleton occupying the White House. Sarah Palin is a force to be reckoned with. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Trash Collector "Rescues" American Flags Jun 16, 2009
"sheet' on thier effort - there is a reason our servicemen, firefighters, law enforcement are carried to the grave, caskets draped with that worthless 'piece of cloth' as you so lacksidasically put it. by xlib June 13, 2009 2:59 PM PDT taxchurches-so why don't you tell me what patriotism is. I'm dying to hear it. Did you ever stop and think that patriotism may mean different things to different people, depending on their background. Nope, I bet you never did.As for teaching in schools, you... (CBS News -- Early Show)
Patrick Henry: Defender of Christian liberty Jun 16, 2009
Thus, if you enjoy not paying taxes to support any particular denomination, if you enjoy your freedom of religion, thank a Baptist. And one more thing: This Sunday is Father s Day, and as Patrick Henry is one of America s forefathers, it is my hope that you will find time during that day to do him honor by contemplating a couple of his sentiments. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Don't Tell Tax Justice Why Swiss Bank Sarasin Won't Invest in Treasuries Jun 6, 2009
That any Swiss bank would market itself as ethical to the point of shunning the debt of the worlds largest economy over the death penalty is raising hackles in countries where paying taxes is the most socially responsible thing a citizen can do. This is especially apparent throughout the U.S. and 27-nation European Union, where more than 600 million people receive government-funded food, shelter or health care. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
50 Berkeley Square, Chilling London... Jun 5, 2009
In 1873, the local council sued Myers for not paying taxes. He failed to appear in court. (Suite101.com)
No Unemployment Benefits For Small Business Owners Jun 5, 2009
But when he contacted the state Department of Labor, he found out that as the owner of a limited liability company paying taxes as a sole proprietorship, he was ineligible. Related links. (FOX61, CT)
IRS plans to seek more regulation of tax preparers Jun 5, 2009
"Paying taxes is one of the largest financial transactions individual Americans have each year, and we need to make sure that professionals who serve them are ethical and ensure the right amount of tax is paid," Shulman said. Shulman said he will seek input from the industry before making his proposals to President Obama by the end of the year. (USA Today -- Money)
Baucus, Kennedy to push single health care reform bill Jun 4, 2009
MACK wrote on Jun 2, 2009 11:25 AM:" For all of you that are pushing for the single payer system. Who is going to pay for it! The answer is me and you. You all voted for this change and that is what you are going to get, you all must love paying taxes, if you even work at all. I work my butt off and have managed to purchase two homes which I pay for dearly, and I am only 29, yet everyone wants a handout. I would love for someone to come in an pay for all my bills. Keep it up, its really worth... (Missoulian, MT)
Taxed for nothing Jun 3, 2009
84 trillion in new deficit-spending that the Barack Obama administration and Congress have conspired to enact and spend This Freaking Year (TFY), it is at least amusing to know that we taxpayers are paying taxes for nothing ... Paying taxes for nothing. (Asia Times Online)
Hotel tax break issues Jun 3, 2009
Others see paying taxes as part of the cost of doing business and don't think this business should get special treatment especially if the abatement is not a deal breaker. If the government decides to grant the abatement, they should really give all the other hotels a break, too, and we all know that's not going to happen. (Montana Standard, MT)
Rammell close to economic collapse Jun 2, 2009
He'd have our State programs funded by every fly-by-night loan shark that comes along offering a good deal, then next thing you know we'd have our state in Chapter 11 or paying taxes so high the rest of us would be. " Comments are limited to 200 words or less.Name: Email: (optional) Comments:Current Word Count: Image Verification: (Case sensitive) nput type="text" id="usernumber" name="usernumber" title="Please enter the numbers from the image to the left" size="5" /> COMMENT RULES Comment... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Colorado probe targets immigrants Jun 2, 2009
The 42-year-old father of four from the Mexican state of Chihuahua said he had been honest about paying taxes, even though he was in the country illegally, because he was hoping for a path to U.S. citizenship. Cervantes pleaded guilty to identity theft before the judges' rulings, and now faces deportation. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Rants and Raves Jun 2, 2009
Meanwhile, it appears taxpayers have been paying taxes for that "center" but getting nothing for their money. In other words, this is a super mess that is being run with the standard operating procedure of modern government -- total confusion. (The Augusta Chronicle)
GIA-Which way forward?? Jun 2, 2009
The reason being that these private entities try to hide their monies from their respective government, in order to dodge paying taxes. So they carry these monies to accounts in Liechtenstein, Bahamas, Monaco and other known and unknown tax havens. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Expedia to appeal $184.5m fee ruling Jun 2, 2009
Expedia was accused in the 2005 lawsuit filed on behalf of customers of paying taxes based on wholesale prices while calculating fees using higher retail prices and pocketing the difference, according to a statement from Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, the Seattle-based law firm that represented the consumers. The travel service also added extra service fees that were pure profit and weren't used to cover costs, which went against the terms of service, according to the statement. (Boston Globe)
Definition of Irony: Great Things Uhl Has Done Jun 1, 2009
Lynn wrote on May 27, 2009 4:21 PM:" To: Say What....I believe the person who said public education was free means that you don't have to pay a monthly tuition like you do at Cathollic High. In other words, you're already paying taxes that pay for public school, why pay additional money for school is probably the point. ". IBFORCHS wrote on May 27, 2009 12:05 PM:" I think the ones who interviewed Uhl for the job should be the ones leading the charge to get rid of him. I know a few of them have... (New Iberia, LA)
Eye for an Eye? Jun 1, 2009
Let's all just quit paying taxes and they won't have a credit card. Oops. (Townhall.com)
Motor vehicle division: MERLIN spells are a dud so far (46) May 31, 2009
By midmorning on Friday, 1,358 people had come through the Missoula motor vehicle office, not counting those who were paying taxes. On Tuesday, people had to be turned away because the office lost Internet access for six hours and taxes were the only transactions that could be processed because everything else relies on the system. (Missoulian, MT)
Hebert's bill would close landfill near ARA May 31, 2009
ARA resident wrote on May 26, 2009 4:51 PM:" To angle:If all you are doing is paying taxes and not making a profit....why do you stay...is it because maybe you yourself has something to do with Doerle's....maybe ...sure makes one wonder..I agree...let D.Hertz take on the contract to get rid of our garbage without putting any of us in harm's way....Why is it that there must always be some sort of tragic end to something like this before people open their eyes.....THANK YOU SENATOR TROY HEBERT ".... (New Iberia, LA)
Much is given by hospitals, more is asked May 31, 2009
But determining how much charity is enough has been difficult because no one - not even the Internal Revenue Service - had calculated how much hospitals save from not paying taxes ... Children's Hospital also runs a highly regarded charity program, but its cost is $96 million less than the Globe's estimate of savings from not paying taxes. (Boston Globe)
STEP AWAY FROM YOUR COMPUTER! May 31, 2009
Keynesian theory that government spending will lift the economy relies on the fact that there is a work force, with good paying CAREERS that is productive and paying taxes. I Rule You :-) / You Whine. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Editorial: Taxes don’t generate jobs May 30, 2009
Fairness does not keep people employed and paying taxes. Legislators ought to listen to those of their colleagues who know how business operates and what it takes to keep people employed. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
The One Thing May 30, 2009
Is paying taxes your patriotic duty. Yes. (Fox News)
Foster children could get free college tuition May 30, 2009
"Oh you may not be exactly mistaken, but confused at best. I have been paying taxes for many years now, but the education I got was paid in addition to those taxes. It's a free ride, and it's wrong. ". happy wrote on May 28, 2009 3:51 PM:" If I am not mistaken, I believe these kids will also pay taxes after they get a job which in return will pay for their education. ". (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Fashola Denies Taxing Religious Organizations, Condemns Second Term Agitation May 30, 2009
According to Fashola, government recognizes the position of religious organizations as voluntary institutions that are exempted from paying taxes, but that those who are in the employ of those organizations, by law, must pay their taxes. Besides, he said properties that belong to these religious institutions that are of business interests are liable for taxation. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
GM Bailout Has Future Tax Break Worth Billions May 30, 2009
New Treasury rules could provide GM billions in tax breaks once it becomes profitable and starts paying taxes again, which could be years away ... "Why would we want a corporation paying taxes to the government when we own it?" Nick Gruidl, managing director at the accounting firm RSM McGladrey. (Newsmax)
Appraisal a work of fiction May 29, 2009
To the few others, you do not quite understand, so I think I ll explain: We do not live in a dirty shack surrounded with junk and trash while trying to avoid paying taxes. Our little home is modest but quite pretty in winter and even more so in summer when all the perennial seeds I threw around come into bloom. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Wren on his Braves: “It’s obvious we need more offense” May 29, 2009
Remember, this team changed ownership so some corporation could avoid paying taxes. Talk about motivation and purpose. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Green light for ORVs: County board OKs access to all roads except those prohibited by townships May 29, 2009
bjgaylord wrote on May 28, 2009 6:32 PM:" The funny thing is, why are they prohibited anyway without the ordinance? They buy gas at the gas stations to run these machines, and that price is not discounted because it is going into an ATV. They are paying taxes on that gas for road maintenance.If people are concerned about the noise, well, what about all the junker cars driving around with poor exhaust systems or loud bass beats on their stereos?This is a big non-issue as far as I am concerned. ".... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Christian schools should not get state funding May 29, 2009
Consider This wrote on May 18, 2009 3:48 PM:" It makes me wonder if anyone have considered a couple of things:These children are our future, they will be running the country in some of our lifetimes. Do we want a child deciding our future that public school pushed through?(Becuase they do that regardless if they have a tight budget or not!) and to the people that are older and don't want to support education by paying taxes... I am 31 years old I don't want to pay Medicare tax when I probably... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Difference between 'avoid' and 'evade' May 28, 2009
Actual tax-"evaders" are now permitted to enforce rules and laws of which they themselves find little reason to obey, and completely legitimate companies exercising legal relief afforded by the Tax Code are being labeled as nearly criminal for not voluntarily paying taxes that they have no obligation to pay. The solution. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
LETTERS: NCT, May 28, 2009 May 28, 2009
I'll put it to you this way: You give me a water board, Dick Cheney and one hour, and I'll have him confess to the Sharon Tate murders (North County Times)
Upton pushes 'Cash for Clunkers' May 28, 2009
"Folks would much rather be working and paying taxes than be unemployed and drawing benefits - and 'Cash for Clunkers' will help keep folks on payrolls across the region.". Cash for Clunkers' provides consumers with vouchers in the amounts of 3,500 or 4,500 for turning in vehicles with a maximum combined city/highway fuel economy of 18 miles per gallon or less for new, fuel efficient vehicles. (Niles Star, MI)
Tax man urges employees to prevail on employers to process forms May 28, 2009
Mr Akoto said besides paying taxes on gifts, sales of holy soaps, anointing oils and books by religious bodies, among others, also attracted taxes. Mr Nii Ayi Aryeetey, Assistant Commissioner, Research and Monitoring of the VAT Service, said VAT was a non-discriminatory tax that nobody could dodge since that tax was built into the cost of goods and services. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Grant Writing for a Nonprofit Organ... May 28, 2009
Some are required to give out five percent of the total principal plus interest each year in lieu of paying taxes to the federal government. In times of recession and depression in the national economy the community expects them to give more then the five percent but they are not required to so. (Suite101.com)
An open letter to my pastor May 26, 2009
2 million people) are working for cash and not paying taxes. This is because they are predominantly illegal immigrants working without green cards. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Liberty University bans campus Democratic club May 25, 2009
After all, Watson knows how to evade paying taxes, and these youg club members could use the extra cash to fight the university. Council Member Watson earned a Journalism Degree from the University of Michigan, where she was active with the peace and justice movement. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Uganda: Do Not Condone Tax Evasion [editorial] May 25, 2009
Instead, they should sensitise citizens about paying taxes and then demand accountability in terms of services. All Ugandans should equitably share the tax burden. (allAfrica.com)
Reasons to back tax reform May 24, 2009
There are numerous ways to avoid paying taxes, or as some say, to cook the books, keeping one set for the IRS. ... " bobosghost wrote on May 23, 2009 4:58 PM:" Jeez charles that is what this is all about, people pissing and moaning about paying taxes. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
The ugly side of beauty May 24, 2009
It is a parallel industry worth 10 times more than what the medical industry is worth, paying taxes that are probably double or triple what doctors pay. It employs many people, so it has a lot of clout, says Dr Surendranathan. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
