Guess What Turned 100 This Weekend?
What do you get for the Tax Code that literally has everything?
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Judge Wants Tax Increase To Defend Against A Potential Civil War
In Lubbock County, Texas, there’s talk of a tax increase. The increase is to be 1.7 cents per $100 for the next fiscal year, boosting the rate to 34.6 cents from the current rate of 32.9458 cents. The increases have been touted for a number of reasons. This week, on Fox TV, Lubbock County Judge…
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Tax Trivia 2011: Excise Taxes
We have a winner! See the correct answer in the comments. Our next tax trivia question for the giveaway is: To pay for the Civil War, Congress (for the Union) passed new excise taxes in 1862 on a number of items. Which of the following did not receive a new or additional tax as part…
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A Memorial Day Thanks
Without revenues, a government can have no power. – Alexander Hamilton, First Secretary of the US Treasury You will find no federal holiday dedicated to our love of taxes. There will be no parades in honor of taxes. No ceremonies, concerts, or TV specials. This is because many in the US think of taxes as…