Tax Law 
Cornyn calls for extension of tax cuts – United Press International
WASHINGTON, June 2 (UPI) — U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, said President Obama and Congress must act or Americans will face what some have called “Taxmaggedon” in January. That’s when tax cuts dating to the administration of George W.
Property tax overhaul poses challenge for counties – Ledger-Enquirer
A state law aimed at helping taxpayers is causing more of them to appeal their property tax bills to county officials, who say the extra workload in some cases is costing hundreds of thousands of dollars. For example, Fulton County … Continue reading
Josephine County lives with its decision to vote down law enforcement tax levy – Oregonian
GRANTS PASS — The language gets rough pretty quick. Ask why voters here beat down a property tax levy that would have funded law enforcement, and Josephine County’s grievances, disappointment and anger bubble up. A man outside Ewing Irrigation …
California Cigarette Tax Battle Attracts Money and Attention From Big Tobacco, Bloomberg and Armstrong – Forbes
(You can read the entire proposed act here – downloads as a pdf.) I say “remarkably” because sin taxes like this one are often used to fund projects which are unrelated to the actual behavior the tax alleges to address. … Continue reading
Obama to Congress: Act now on bills to aid economy – AP – msnbc.com
Unemployment increased to 8.2 percent. Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas says Democrats are promoting “gimmicks” and unless Congress and Obama act, Americans will deal with a tax increase of nearly $500 billion. He says the tax increase could push … Continue reading
AP Interview: Fallin says lobbyists doomed tax cut – Associated Press
Tax credit reforms that failed during the legislative session … “I’m very disappointed that we didn’t act upon making repairs (to the Capitol),” Fallin said. “Our seat of government is a face of Oklahoma. It’s important that we repair the … Continue reading
IRS Getting More Aggressive During Recession, Austin Tax Attorney John McDuff Says – Houston Chronicle
McDuff has been focused on business and tax law for more than 30 years in Texas. As the season for audits and tax revenue collection gets into full swing, and as the recession continues to linger, McDuff has a few … Continue reading
IRS Getting More Aggressive During Recession, Austin Tax Attorney John McDuff Says – PRWeb
With over 30 years of experience in business and tax law, I have developed the knowledge to help business owners and individuals protect their assets in the State of Texas. Austin, TX (PRWEB) June 01, 2012 Tax day has come … Continue reading
New tax rules set stage for face-off – Livemint.com
New Delhi: The government has formally notified the controversial retrospective amendments to the Income Tax (I-T) Act announced in the budget, setting the stage for the tax demand being served on Vodafone Group Plc and several other foreign companies …
Planned Parenthood Action Fund Ad Does Not Violate Tax Laws As Fox Suggested – Media Matters
Fox’s Dobbs Attacked Planned Parenthood Action Fund Ad By Suggesting It Did Something Illegal By Putting Out Ad. During the May 30 edition of Fox Business’ Lou Dobbs Tonight, host Lou Dobbs said he didn’t know where Planned Parenthood “get[s] … Continue reading
