*Monkey Majik* is composed of two Canadian brothers, Maynard and Blaise Plant, who both perform vocals and guitar, drummer tax, and bassist DICK. The band is sometimes refered to as a “hybrid-band”, as half of the members are foreigners and the lyrics are sung in both English and Japanese. The band is named after a song by Godiego called “Monkey Magic”. Monkey Majik is still based in Sendai, located roughly 350km from Tokyo, contrary to the majority of succcessfull singers and bands in Japan which often move to Tokyo after mainstream success. …members: Maynard Plant -vocals and guitar Blaise Plant -vocals and guitar Takuya Kikuchi(Tax)-drums Dick -bass

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Miners upbeat despite looming super tax
Tasmanian mining industry leaders are upbeat about the state of the industry, despite concerns about a planned super tax on profits.

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The mere thought of being audited by the IRS is enough to give most people the willies. There is a reason for that, but many people completely ignore state tax audits. This is a mistake given the fact such audits are going to rise dramatically.

The United States is generally considered a good financial bet. This was proven once again during the worst part of the recession when people, institutions and countries around the world invested in treasury notes. This practical faith allows the federal government to spend far more than it takes in without much in the way of short term consequences. The same is not true for states.

The states are having a brutal time in this economy. While everyone likes to point to California and its 24 billion dollar deficit, a better example is Arizona. The state just reported its tax revenue for July 2009 was over 10 percent less than the revenue collected in July 2008. Perhaps even worse, the figures for July 2009 represented the 18th straight month of reduced tax revenues. This is a common scenario faced by most states.

The current financial status of states is brutal. If they were individuals or companies, most would’ve been forced into bankruptcy long ago. They have racked up years of debt and now have major cash shortfalls. There are three steps they can take at this point. One is to cut expenditures. The second is to raise taxes. The third is to increase audits of individuals and businesses to try to find lost revenues. The first two will happen at the last moment because politicians don’t want to be associated with either act, but audits are already amping up.

How is a state tax audit different than one carried out by the IRS? Well, every state handles them a bit differently from a procedural perspective, but all will ask you for records proving your claimed deductions and such. One significant difference, however, will be the law applied. Most of us barely know federal tax law if we are honest. Few of us even know how to look up state tax law, much less what it says. If you are faced with a state tax audit, getting a CPA or tax attorney involved is a must to avoid being run over.

States are in desperate need of money. That means more audits. Make sure your tax records are in good shape before that happens.

September 3, 2009 on MSNBC with Rachel Maddow (The Advocate) In May, June and July, there was rarely a Sunday when the governor didnt board a taxpayer-funded helicopter to attend church services in far-flung parts of the state. He traveled by helicopter to churches less frequently in March and April. Over five months, Jindal took more than three dozen helicopter trips. Fourteen were to attend church services, according to state records. He worshipped in Hornbeck, Many, Logansport, Angie, Elizabeth, Harrisonburg, Columbia, Winnsboro, Coushatta, Robeline and Anacoco. At least two aides usually accompanied him along with his security detail and State Police pilots. The public pays their salaries as well as the fuel and upkeep for the helicopter. The helicopter that the governor uses the most costs $1200 an hour to operate — about $45000 for five months of church visits. The Governors Office refuses to disclose to the media ahead of time where Jindal will attend services. But a video posted on the Internet last year gives a glimpse into the Catholic governors visits to Protestant churches in North Louisiana. Read more bit.ly via www.AtheistMedia.com -

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Property buyers hit with new sales tax
TENS of thousands of NSW home buyers a year are set to be hit with a new tax that will cash in on the improving property market and boost state government coffers by an estimated $90 million annually.

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