According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, a pothole is “a bowl-shaped depression in the pavement surface.” Those aren’t exactly the words
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It’s No Toke: Colorado Pulls In Millions In Marijuana Tax Revenue
Marijuana is legal now in Colorado and bringing in tax revenue. So what happens to the money?
Read MoreNew York Suspends Licenses, Drives Tax Delinquents To Pay Up
NY has a message for drivers who owe taxes: you’re running out of time.
Read MoreEverybody Wins! Lotteries Like Mega Millions Benefit Taxpayers, Seniors, Schools, & More
Playing the lottery? Do you know where your dollars go?
Read MoreState Takes Measures To Combat ‘Obama Phone’ Abuse As FCC Ramps Up Fines
‘Obama Phones’ are making news again but this time at the state level. One state, fed up with abuse, is taking the issue head on by imposing a new fee on beneficiaries of the program.
Read MoreDrake Drops Big Donation On Philadelphia High School After ABC Special Airs
What’s it like to go to school in one of the most dangerous high schools in America? Diane Sawyer offered a window into that world when her special “Hidden America” profiled Philadelphia’s Strawberry Mansion High School. The feature touched viewers all across America – including Grammy-award winning singer Drake – who stopped by the school during a follow-up visit by ABC News to offer some news and a message of hope.
Read MoreFlushing Out The Toilet Paper Tax Exemption
There’s currently a petition to exempt what from taxation? Yep, it’s toilet paper. Focusing on the belief that it’s not fair to tax toilet paper and other basic products, a Florida journalist is hoping to “spare the squares.”
Read MoreCyber Monday: It’s The Most Wonderful Tax Evasion Day Of The Year!
Cyber Monday may break records – and state treasuries.
Read MoreBraves New World? Taxpayer Funding Remains A Concern As Atlanta Rushes Towards New Stadium
When I was in elementary school, I had two career paths in mind: shortstop for the Atlanta Braves or trial lawyer. This was the result
Read MoreThere It Is: The Taxpayer Bill For Miss America
There she is: Miss America was back in Atlantic City this year. The cost to return the pageant to the boardwalk was not insignificant. Who picks up the tab?
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