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Fundamental Reform Still Needed In Albany

John Nothdurft

The Buffalo News / October 13, 2009

I guess Gov. David Paterson woke up on the fiscally responsible side of the bed this month (“Paterson orders state agencies to cut spending by 11 ... (read more)

DANGERS OF VALUE-ADDED TAX

Daniel Mitchell

Center for Freedom and Prosperity video / Center for Freedom and Prosperity / October 14, 2009

Scott Hodge

Fiscal Facts 189 / Tax Foundation / September 01, 2009

At their most basic level, budget debates in Washington are about "who gets what" and "who pays for it." In other words, how do tax ... (read more)

TaxSleuth Site Helps Wash. Track Cost of Government

Brett Davis

Budget & Tax News / The Heartland Institute / September 01, 2009

Washington state’s confusing tax system includes some 1,800 taxing districts and approximately 3,300 tax code areas, not counting the many taxes imposed ... (read more)

Portland Mulls Rental Car Tax Hike

Phil Britt

Budget & Tax News / The Heartland Institute / August 01, 2009

Multnomah County, Oregon, which includes the city of Portland, might raise its rental car tax from 12.5 to 17 percent, a move opponents say could hurt the ... (read more)

Proposed Soda Tax a Bitter Pill for Taxpayer Advocates

John Nothdurft

Budget & Tax News / The Heartland Institute / August 01, 2009

Congress is considering imposing a federal tax on nondiet sodas and other sugary drinks to help pay for President Barack Obama’s new health care proposal, ... (read more)

Record Sales Tax Stands as Cook County Board Sustains Rollback Veto

John W. Skorburg

Budget & Tax News / The Heartland Institute / August 01, 2009

Despite a 12-3 vote to reverse a sales tax hike imposed last year, the Cook County Board of Commissioners failed to overturn a veto by Board President Todd ... (read more)

Taxing The Rich Will Bankrupt Your State

John Nothdurft

Research & Commentary / The Heartland Institute / June 02, 2009

Lawmakers in at least eight states are considering raising income tax rates on a small percentage of top income-earners in order to shore up their state ... (read more)

Individuals, Corporations Spend Nearly $300 Billion on Tax Compliance

Natasha Altamirano

Budget & Tax News / The Heartland Institute / July 01, 2009

Complying with the nation’s income tax code costs American families and businesses more time, money, and frustration than ever, according to the National ... (read more)

Virginia Gov. Kaine Approves Measure Increasing Online Transparency of Budget

Krystal Slivinski

Budget & Tax News / The Heartland Institute / July 01, 2009

Virginia taxpayers scored a big win in the 2009 General Assembly session when Gov. Tim Kaine (D) in April signed a bill putting more of the state’s ... (read more)