Following in the footsteps of Alabama and countries like the UK, the state of New York is considering imposing a so-called “fat tax.” While each
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Psst, Where’s Your State Tax Primer?
If you’re looking for the series primer on state taxes, don’t panic… it hasn’t gone anywhere. It’s just on a brief hiatus while I post
Read MoreFix The Tax Code Friday: Property Tax Abatement
It’s Fix the Tax Code Friday! Earlier this week, the Philadelphia Inquirer ran an article about an issue that has been on the minds of
Read MoreMore Arizona Tax Facts
Well, here’s good timing for you… On the day that I post my bit on the Arizona tax system, the Arizona Republic published an article
Read MoreState Tax Primer From A To W: Arizona
NOTE: This is from 2008. Welcome to my third in a series on state taxes! For information about what I’m trying to do, read my
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BART Tax Measure Goes To Court
If you thought that proponents of the measure to extend public transit through downtown San Jose at taxpayer expense were surprised to hear that, days
Read MoreElection Season Isn't Over Yet
Election Day was last week, right? Yet, a week and a half later, we’re still waiting for outcomes in at least two Senate races. And
Read MoreState Tax Primer From A To W: Alaska
NOTE: This article is from 2008. Welcome to my second in a series on state taxes! For information about what I’m trying to do, read
Read MoreMelissa Etheridge Threatens To Not Pay State Taxes
Melissa Etheridge is angry. In an article posted on The Daily Beast, Etheridge railed against the passing of Proposition 8 in California. Proposition 8 is,
Read MoreProp 8 Passes In California
After a contentious fight, as blogged previously, supporters of Prop 8 declared victory in California on yesterday. Proposition 8 defines marriage as between a man
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