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Washington Considers Nation’s First Carbon Emissions Tax
Washington Considers Nation’s First Carbon Emissions Tax
Washington Considers Nation’s First Carbon Emissions Tax
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington could become the first state in the nation to impose a direct tax on carbon emissions from fossil fuels such as coal, gasoline and natural gas. A ballot measure before the state Legislature would create a carbon tax of $25 per metric ton of fossil fuel emissions burned in Washington, while reducing taxes. ...
NRA's Seattle Gun Violence Tax Lawsuit Dismissed
NRA's Seattle Gun Violence Tax Lawsuit Dismissed
NRA's Seattle Gun Violence Tax Lawsuit Dismissed
    SEATTLE (AP) — A judge has upheld Seattle's so-called "gun violence tax" in a challenge brought by gun rights groups. King County Superior Court Judge Palmer Robinson on Tuesday rejected arguments from the National Rifle Association and others that Washington state prohibits local governments from adopting laws related to firearms unless those laws are specifically authorized by the
Agriculture Tax Extenders Waiting for Congress OK; Salt Level Battle Between Restaurants and NYC Health Board
Agriculture Tax Extenders Waiting for Congress OK; Salt Level Battle Between Restaurants and NYC Health Board
Agriculture Tax Extenders Waiting for Congress OK; Salt Level Battle Between Restaurants and NYC Health Board
Congress has until December 18th or two weeks, to pass tax extenders important to agriculture. The House earlier this year voted Section 179 expensing permanent, among other tax extenders, but the Senate Finance Committee has opted instead to revive the expired measures for 2015 and extend them through 2016...
How To File an Extension For Your 2010 Taxes
How To File an Extension For Your 2010 Taxes
How To File an Extension For Your 2010 Taxes
Because of Emancipation Day, a little known Washington D.C. holiday that this year is being celebrated on April 15, US taxpayers had until April 18 to file their taxes. For some people that still won't be enough time to get all their papers in order. If you find yourself in that boat, you can file for an extension with the IRS. It's important to remember that filing an extension doesn't extend the
Seven Ridiculous State Taxes
Seven Ridiculous State Taxes
Seven Ridiculous State Taxes
While doing (and paying) your taxes is the opposite of a good time, there are some taxes that are so ridiculous, they're actually kind of fun. Well, maybe not so fun if you actually live in one of these states. Check out our list of seven ridiculous state taxes:
Five Forbidden Tax Deductions
Five Forbidden Tax Deductions
Five Forbidden Tax Deductions
One of the few joys of tax preparation is making deductions and watching your bill from Uncle Sam get lower and lower. Here's a list of five expenses that might be tempting to deduct, but are strictly forbidden by the IRS.