County tax measure will go to voters
Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved sending a new tax measure to the voters. If approved by the electorate, the measure would increase the sales tax on all items purchased in Mendocino County by one-half cent.

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Tax credit could be put on hold
Budget shortfalls might force the state to suspend its 50 percent tax credit for child- care programs, a big selling point for nonprofits seeking contributions.

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Save the Bush tax cuts: Mike
Mayor Bloomberg said yesterday he wants Congress to continue the Bush tax cuts because it would be “dangerous” to allow them to lapse during these tough economic times. “Taxes are not good for anybody. They reduce incentive to work,” Bloomberg said on his weekly radio show yesterday…

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State tax revenue falls short
The state’s current fiscal year started with some familiar news – tax collections didn’t reach anticipated amounts.

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High NH cigarette tax yields rising sales in Maine
Cigarette sales are rising in Maine for the first time in more than 20 years, and New Hampshire’s higher cigarette taxes may be one reason why. The number of tax stamps sold in Maine for the first six months of 2010 is up about 5 percent over a year ago,… New Hampshire – Maine – Cigarette – United States – Tax

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L.A. council to vote on business tax break
A proposal that would give a tax break to any new business opening in L.A. will be voted on by the city council.

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County seeks low tax bump
To keep the tax rate low for the new fiscal year, Denton County commissioners plan to shift some money from the fund balance to cover one-time expenses.

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Cornyn bill would repeal tax hike in health care bill
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, has introduced a bill that would repeal the harmful tax on investment income that was included in the Democrat’s health care law.

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Costello declares tax cuts needed
Former Liberal treasurer Peter Costello has called on Labor and the Coalition to promise personal tax cuts.

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ANC tax ‘no surprise’
The ANC’s plans for a tax on volatile capital inflows comes as “no surprise”, an economist says.

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