Tag: taxes
States Delaying Refunds
This really shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone, but states have had a particularly tough time during the recent economic downturn. Since almost all are prohibited by their own laws from running deficits, they’ve looked everywhere they can to grab as many extra dollars as they can. The latest idea (and I found out […]
Republicans Want To Raise Your Taxes
Paul Ryan is a Wisconsin Republican and a rising star in the party. He’s the ranking member of the House Budget Committee and several weeks ago he unveiled his plan for balancing the budget. It was a Republican plan on steroids – huge tax cuts for the wealthy, elimination of Social Security and Medicare and […]
The Calorie Tax
We’ve spent a whole year talking about health care reform in our country but have spent very little time talking about lifestyle reform. As a calorie-watcher, I know how difficult it is to purchase the right kinds of foods. More nutritious foods are more expensive and don’t keep as long. The results of a new […]
I’m Sure Republicans Will Support This
Because tax breaks just rock! Cash-strapped legislators have recommended spending cuts for Missouri schools and shelters for battered women, but so far the yachting class can enjoy another season of clear sailing. Thanks to a longstanding tax exemption, Missouri’s marina set can opt to pay a small fee in lieu of sales taxes and shave […]
New Castle County Tax Increase: BS Patrol
I ran into one of the crochety old men that I sometimes run into at some functions. Invariably, our discussion turns to something political or social. This time we were discussing the current budget situation when he brought up that county taxes were rising 25%. I said, “really, it isn’t much money that we are […]
Research Trip to Kauai
I just got an incredible deal on tickets to Kauai for the summer, so I plan to do some research on Dave Burris’ assertion that we should all take up shovels against paying for roadwork. The story goes like this: There was a flood that washed out a bridge to the Polihale State park in […]
UPDATED: The Budget Middle Way
I have an email out to the Gov’s office asking for his take on the Kowalko/Liberalgeek plan. I have to think that the sheer practicality of some of the suggestions made will carry some weight. – jason330 Governor Markell has always said that the last thing that he wants is to have to cut state […]
Republican Myth Exploded: Taxes and Reagan Edition
Take the time to read this article in Forbes magazine by Bruce Bartlett. I am serious, you need to read this before you fall prey to another Republican myth. How many times can they be proven wrong on the exact same issue before people wise up? Bartlett’s conclusion, after his analysis (READ IT!) has laid […]
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