Tax Law

If there is one issue that unites an otherwise deeply divided Washington, it is that fundamental tax reform is critical to restoring sustainable economic growth and job creation. President Barack Obama and Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) have called on the … Continue reading →

The Gillard government’s controversial carbon tax is likely to pass parliament around midday when Labor and the Greens join forces to ensure the 18 separate bills sail through the Senate. Labor stalwart John Faulkner says there’s now an overwhelming case … Continue reading →

“The majority of the meeting will be a workshop on Laura’s Law and the impact of mental illness on the homeless population,” says a heads-up memo to commission members from Steve Knight.  “The objective of this presentation will be to … Continue reading →

» 1 deputy juvenile officer (already authorized in county budget but not paid for) » 1 secretary (already authorized in county budget but not paid for) A controversial part of the plan for a law enforcement sales tax is now … Continue reading →

Recent threats by law enforcement to not do the job they are paid to do come as no surprise. Recently William V. Sherer Sr. sent out postcards threatening residents with the specter of more violence if law enforcement doesn’t get … Continue reading →

Not that the Harkin-DeFazio measure — which has no Republican co-sponsors — stands much of a chance of making it into law. GOP lawmakers in both the House and Senate have erected a blockade against tax hikes. The Obama administration … Continue reading →

International Paper attributed its low tax rate to a change in tax law permitting 100 percent expensing of capital spending and contributions to its employee pension plan. The report, “Corporate Taxpayers and Corporate Tax Dodgers, 2008-2010 …

A controversial piece of a plan for a law enforcement sales tax has been scrapped. A proposed 3 percent salary adjustment to Greene County Sheriff’s staff has been cut from the tax plan, Sheriff Jim Arnott confirmed today. Arnott said … Continue reading →

Identity theft involving tax fraud is increasing faster than law enforcement and government officials can deal with it, according to testimony today before a House Oversight subcommittee. Identity theft to scam fraudulent tax refunds from the …

These are game-changing laws that finally begin dismantling the punishing tax structure that for decades has been renowned for its contempt for business start-ups and Philadelphia-based companies. One bill, by Bill Green and Maria Quinones …