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Nightly Ramble: Gas Taxes; MP3’s and such; Handguns; More
2008-07-21 22:05:00 Davidremarked the other day on the tax hike on fuel being proposed by the Democrats. I think his headline to be crucial to understanding this thing. Imagine with me, if you will, what would happen to the Democxrats and their chances in November if they printed headlines as David did; Democrats propose fifty-four percent gasoline tax increase Think they’d stand a snowball’s chance? David calls them idiots. I think not. True, it’s a destructive plan. But they’re Democrats… since when would they EVER be held to account? They KNOW they’ll never be held to account. I’m forced to conclude it… There’s something in the inbreeding of the soccer fan.. regardless what country is involved. I wonder about this, too, speaking of soccer. Donnagets a new phone, with a decent MP3 player in it. So, I get the Sanza she’s been carrying around till now.  It’s nice, since I do have a rather large MP3 collection… I figured out ...
By: BitsBlog
NOW You are Working for YOU! Freedom From Taxes Day Has Arrived
2008-07-17 18:49:00 -By Warner Todd Huston Yesterday was finally the end of the days this year when you were working to pay the government its exorbitant fees. That’s right, July 16 was Cost of Government Day for the average American. Grover Norquist , author of the recent book “Leave Us Alone,” has once again crunched the numbers and ...
By: Publius Forum
Death and Taxes
2008-06-18 22:15:00 Not to everyone's taste I expect. I am not sure it is even to my taste, but I felt compelled to post it just because I feel it necessary to have some seagull on here every now and then.
Death and Taxes
2008-06-18 17:15:00 Not to everyone's taste I expect. I am not sure it is even to my taste, but I felt compelled to post it just because I feel it necessary to have some seagull on here every now and then.
Nightly Ramble:BitsBlog lives, Oil,taxes, oil, the sun, more
2008-06-10 22:08:00 I complained last night that Memeorandum had been pretty much ignoring BitsBlog. Apparently, someone there is reading, and they reacted. The post complaining about being ignored, got featured status. Gottena few links through since then, a well. Nice to know they’re reading. I never knew. The timing of the thing is amusing, also… best laugh I’ve had in a week, that. Seems the Reublicans have been listening to BitsBlog, too. OK, maybe not, but at least they’ve caught on to the idea of who is to blame for the current gasoline prices…. and it’s not the oil companies. Putnam said on the Democrats’ watch, “America has become a nation of $4 gasoline. This expensive milestone arrives two years removed from an endless stream of assurances by Democrat leaders that they had their hands on a ‘commonsense plan’ to lower gas prices,” Putnam said Sunday in a news release. … Sadly, John McCain still doesn’t get it. ...
By: BitsBlog
McCain, Obama trade jabs on economy, taxes
2008-06-10 19:42:00 WASHINGTON - Republican John McCain said Tuesday that Democrat Barack Obama is bad for business as the presidential rivals appealed to voters worried about lost jobs, rising gas prices and other economic woes.
By: Get rich
Another Benefit Of Having Your Own Business?
2008-06-07 20:22:00 Tax Deductions!Now that I can put this tax year behind me as far as my 2007 income taxes are concerned I have to tell you that one of the benefits of having one's own business is that you are able to deduct a lot of things that are considered business expenses!Since I have earned money from adsense there are a lot of things that I have been able to deduct as far as my blogs and internet services are concerned. You can also deduct things such as computer supplies, advertising costs and much, much more!I do have to say that I hate the "self-employment" tax part of filing my income taxes because any income you make over $400 will have a self-employment tax!I hate paying money! However I do love MAKING money!
Corporate Tax Folly. . .
2008-06-05 18:25:00 So the candidate of CHANGE, OBAMA, keeps telling us just how unfair the tax code is because the rich aren't paying enough and corporations aren't paying enough. Even the slightly left of lunatic NY Times understands that raising the corporate tax hurts real people. . not fat cats. The ultimate payers of the corporate tax are those individuals who have some stake in the company on which the tax... Click the Headline Link to Visit Copious Dissent and Read the Full Story.
Mubarak, Dates and the Taxes Fees! (Watch)
2008-06-05 00:00:00 Akhbar Al-Youm newspaper reported on Saturday that Dr. ?Youssef Boutros Ghali? the Minister of Finance surprised the director of his office informing him that the Director of Customs want to talk to him about something important. [ad#squar] to accept the payment from president Mubarak! ?Ghali? made the call, and knew from the Customs ...
By: My Life Thinking
Jordanie : Réduction des taxes pour les ventes sur internet
2008-06-04 23:20:00 La Jordanie a projeté de réduire de manière importante les taxes sur les vente en ligne des ménages afin de faire croître le nombre d'abonnés à internet, a rapporté mercredi le quotidien Jordan Times. Le ministère des Finances est en train d'appliquer une décision pour réduire les impôts de 16% actuellement, à entre 5 et 8%, a révélé un haut responsable. La décision, qui sera bientôt rendue publique, aidera à étendre l'accès au web en Jordanie, dont le taux s'élève à 20%, et à accélérer la mise en place de la stratégie nationale sur les ...
Barack Obama: ?I will be the Democratic nominee?
2008-06-04 05:33:00 Well, Barack Obama has given a speech, claiming victory as the Democratic nominee. Well, I’ve got news Barack, it really “isn’t over until the lady in the pants suit says so.” Why? Because the lady has a whole host of hit men who have done some pretty good work before (ok, maybe they did work for her ...
Cap and trade, freedom, and the collapse of our nation.
2008-06-04 04:23:00 America is in danger of collapse and I don’t say this lightly. I have believed in the exceptionalism of America for as long as I could understand what that meant. Five years ago, I would have told you that our economy will recover, that times will get better, and that freedom will prevail, but now I ...
By: Tundra Politics
Connecticut Conveyance Tax Causes Battle Between Government and Realtors
2008-06-02 16:52:00 Who is the fool that believes once a new taxes is created the government will ever let it go? For once those affected by a tax are fighting back. Connecticut passed a real estate conveyance tax back in 2003 that was scheduled to sunset, or in real world terms end, on June 30th of this year. ...
Online Businesses In New York Would Need To Collect Taxes
2008-06-01 02:08:00 People in New York, beware while shopping from online stores! You would be taxed while shopping henceforth, from online stores whether or not they are based in New York! This is effective with the new budget of the empire state.Companies like Amazon, Overstock have been trying to get off this additional burden for their customers, but have not been successful. These online retailers have been asked to collect taxes from people of New York, who make purchases through their sites, if they opt to maintain direct or indirect affiliations with New York based entities. Overstock is reported to have announced that it wishes to snap all ties with New York based websites and also have filed a suit with the New York State Supreme Court, against New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, New York tax commissioner Robert Menga, and the state governor.More news here and here.
Edmonton Property Taxes Going Up In 2009
2008-05-31 05:34:00 Many Edmonton property owners found a gift of the 2008 tax assessment in their mailbox this week. Although the heavy envelopes probably weren't met with squeals of glee they will certain be more pleasant than what will hit your mailbox next year. Expect property taxes to increase by at least 9% in 2009"This is … just maintaining existing levels. These are no extra frills. This is where we need to start," Coun. Kim Krushell on proposed tax increases to Edmonton property owners.The growing city requires a lot of money to meet the demands on infrastructure from population growth.You'll just have to factor in this little expensive when you buy your next property. If you divide your property taxes over 12 months this will be a small blip in the figures. The city also has a Monthly Payment Plan that is relative easy to set up and makes the tax payment a lot less painless.
Olbermann Doesn?t Pay His Taxes
2008-05-30 01:39:00 This via Olbermann Watch: New York State has issued a tax warrant against Keith Olbermann for failure to pay taxes on his humbly named personal corporation, Olbermann Broadcasting Empire, Inc. Olbermann is listed in legal records as the President of Olbermann Broadcasting Empire, Inc. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thehotjoints.-com%2F2008%2F05%2F29%2Folberman-n-doesnt-pay-his-taxes%2F'; addthis_title = 'Olbermann+Doesn%26%238217%3Bt+-Pay+His+Taxes'; ...
By: The Hot Joints
Florida Government Cuts Tax Holiday For Hurricane Supplies
2008-05-29 23:28:00 Just four years ago, Florida was ravaged with four major hurricanes in the span of 10 weeks. Then, in 2005, two more major hurricanes hit Florida, making it one of the worst consecutive hurricane seasons in U.S. history. Yet, for some reason, Florida’s government has forgotten about those years. June ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Florida Government Cuts Tax Holiday For Hurricane Supplies", url: "http://www.moneycrashers.com/f-lorida-government-cuts-tax-holi-day-for-hurricane-supplies/" });
By: Money Crashers
Where does my taxes go?
2008-05-29 10:40:00 I just saw my payslip today and guess what... Php3000 plus was automatically deducted from my pay again! Grrrr! That's more than Php6000 every month. Makes me wonder who's politician's pockets... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Sacramento Property Taxes Fall Again!
2008-05-28 04:02:00 Some homeowners are seeing their property taxes falling again. This time, they are told, the reduction is temporary and the result of market value being lower than assessed value, especially if they have bought the home around 2004 - 05.The real estate taxes will not be refunded. However, the homeowners will receive a lower tax bill for the 2008-2009 ta year. Check your mail for the latest details. Many Sacramento homeowners have already received this letter from the assessor.
Sacramento Property Taxes Fall Again!
2008-05-28 04:02:00 Some homeowners are seeing their property taxes falling again. This time, they are told, the reduction is temporary and the result of market value being lower than assessed value, especially if they have bought the home around 2004 - 05.The real estate taxes will not be refunded. However, the homeowners will receive a lower tax bill for the 2008-2009 ta year. Check your mail for the latest details. Many Sacramento homeowners have already received this letter from the assessor.
Fuel demo adds to road taxes row
2008-05-27 20:15:00 Convoys have blocked the A40 and disrupted traffic on the M4Lorry drivers have staged a protest at the rising cost of fuel, at the same time as speculation mounted about a government rethink on road tax.
By: Get rich
A Book Review: High School Money by Don Silver - And Some Tips And Tricks W
2008-05-26 10:01:00 It’s geared towards the younger crowd, but I’d have to say that I would have benefited from it when I was growing up. There are even a few tidbits that I took from the book that I enjoyed and certainly agreed with the book as a whole (including SenseToSave’s review)… The book covers a lot ...
Seychelles Tax? Or Lack Of Any Taxes! Posted By : Ramapati Singhania
2008-05-26 03:30:00 Seychelles tax? The Republic of Seychelles does not levy taxes on offshore companies. Setting financial goals helps direct financial planning. Examples of financial goals are: "To retire at age 50 with a personal net worth of $800,000 American," or "To buy a house in 3 years paying a monthly mortgage servicing cost that is no more than 25% of my gross income". It is not uncommon to have several goals, some short term, and some long term. Read more about finance.
DEATH AND TAXES 2009 Poster-On Sale Now-BOGO Code
2008-05-24 00:29:00 Rating: 1 Posted By: marteen5640 Views: 125 Replies: 0 Link$24/ea + $5 shippingBuy one get one code: THANKYOU I've purchased this poster each of the last two years and it's absolutely amazing. It never fails to make you look smart in the eyes of house guests. From the website:""Death and Taxes" is a large representational graph and poster of the federal budget. It contains over 500 programs and departments and almost every program that receives over 200 million dollars annually. The data is straight from the president's 2009 budget request and will be debated, amended, and approved by Congress to begin the fiscal year. All of the item circles are proportional in size to their spending totals and the percentage change from 2008 is included to spot trends and disproportion...."This is a very sharp, cool poster unlike anything you've ever seen (unless you've seen one before, then, it is probably about equally as cool); don't let the nerdy description fool you. Anyway, I tho...
Okun Criminal Trial Date Set October 20, 2008: Is This The Final Act?
2008-05-23 02:21:00 Please Read My Story and Follow The Links. . . Over the course of the past two years the 1031 Exchange industry has been hit with two devastating and perception crushing scandals: Donald McGhan’s Southwest Exchange and Ed Okun’s 1031 Tax Group (see my 40+ articles on this disaster at deansguide). I have followed ...
By: deansguide
Global Warming Taxes That Solve Nothing, But Feel Good!
2008-05-21 22:23:00 I wonder how good it is going to feel when businesses up and leave Air pollution regulators in the San Francisco Bay area aren’t waiting for state or federal authorities to do something about global warming. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s board of directors is set to vote on new rules Wednesday that would impose fees ...
By: Pirate's Cove
?Parties ebb and flow, people come and go, but principles last!?
2008-05-21 16:30:00 Terry Paulson understands what has to happen. While some Republicans are crying about the upcoming losses and others are still behaving in the manner that caused conservatives to reject Republicans, Terry understands that there has to be bold action.
Working for Yourself: Law & Taxes for Independent Contractors, Freelanc
2008-05-19 21:28:00 Working for Yourself: Law & Taxes for Independent Contractors, Freelancers & Consultants# Author:Stephen Fishman# Format:PDF 1.3MB# Page Count: 368 pages# Publisher: NOLO; 7 edition (February 10, 2008)# Language: English# ISBN-10: 1413307523# ISBN-13: 978-1413307528Be your own boss -- easily, efficiently and successfully -- with this bestseller!Whether you're an independent contractor, freelancer, or consultant, it all adds up to the same thing: You need to be more aware of laws and taxes than the average person.Fortunately, Working for Yourself provides all the information you need to stay on top of it all.
Scammers Are Already Out To Take Your Rebate Check! Read This Warning!
2008-05-16 10:01:00 Just hours after I posted yesterdays post about Preventing Identity Theft, I got this email in my inbox this morning that looks VERY convincing, but if you used my tactics from yesterday, you’d know they’re trying to take your Tax Stimulus cash… Here Is The Scam They’re Using (click the screenshot image below to enlarge and see ...
Who Really Pays Income Taxes Posted By : Arthor Pens
2008-05-16 05:44:00 With all the talk of the rich not paying their fair share of taxes and the tax cuts earlier this decade only going to the rich, here are some facts to contemplate and you as the reader can make your own opinion. That last time I used my credit card, I kicked myself. You see, I'm trying out this whole negative reinforcement thing. Anyway, the point is that we should try not to spend so much and start saving more. Maybe what's in order is a financial planning education course. Read more about finance and credit cards.
DLC To Obama: Lie About Taxes
2008-05-15 15:12:00 ABC News The centrist Democratic group instrumental to former President Clinton’s rise to the White House in 1992 has some advice for Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill.: get to the center, starting with taxes. “In the fall, our nominee will have to do what John Kerry had to do in the 2004 debates, which is turn to the ...
By: Pirate's Cove
What Exactly Is The Stimulus Check? Not A Rebate?
2008-05-14 13:05:00 As I discussed whether it’s our patriotic duty to consume our rebate checks, I started thinking that I didn’t fully understand what the ‘rebate’ check is anymore. Everyone calls it a tax rebate check, but it seems to have morphed into a handout or something else along the lines. Originally, it seemed ...
By: The Happy Rock
Democrats on taxes: You won?t miss your money [Digg]
2008-05-14 06:10:00 Additionally, did you notice the cavalier attitude toward other people?s money? They are not going to miss it. That is the height of arrogance and shows the contempt these people have for us. Who is this puke Congressman to decide whether a person will miss his money or not? It is not up to Congress to decide if we will miss it or not.
By: Stix Blog
Democrats Propose Tax Surcharge On Millionaires
2008-05-14 04:05:00 In an attempt to bring America one step closer to socialism, Democrats have proposed a surcharge on millionaires to pay for education benefits included in the new G.I. Bill. “What we’re talking about is a one-half percent income tax surcharge on incomes above $1 million,” said Rep. Mike Ross, D-Ark., a leader of the Blue Dog ...
By: The Hot Joints
Are There Property Taxes in Thailand?
2008-05-13 11:07:00 This question was asked to us on our agency web site: www.phuketimmo.com There are no property taxes as such in Thailand that are exactly equivalent to the property taxes in the west, however, the most comparable taxes on properties in...
By: Phuket Realty
To Stimulate Or Not To Stimulate?
2008-05-12 06:07:00 The Happy Rockette mentioned something about our stimulus check that got me thinking. We already have a plan to spend the money on some improvements to the condo. We can enjoy then for the next year our and they will help our house sell when the time comes. I mentioned ...
By: The Happy Rock
Does double down mean lower taxes
2008-05-11 19:16:00 Democrats are still under the impression that lower taxes are what caused the mild, fully employed slowdown this year. How, exactly, will raising taxes while spending more help the economy? I don't mind being "on my own" if the one I throw my lot with is the federal government. And, I'm not on my own, if you think about it. I have my family, friends. Change means thousands out of your pocket to give to whomever Obama thinks is worthy. Powered by b2evolution.
By: Asymmetric
Neal Boortz on the Capital Gains Tax
2008-05-11 01:28:00 Neal Boortz explains the Capital Gains Tax. Maybe Obama should listen. Click the Headline Link to Visit Copious Dissent and Read the Full Story.
Nightly Ramble:Taxes, Expelled to a future date, Penn, more
2008-05-09 21:58:00 Yes, Art… I have seen the book as well. I have to tell you and honesty I found a depressing read. The reasons are rather simple; your first problem is that it does in fact make sense. I’m that basis alone it would never fly. Getting the idea? Of course, the second one is of a kind with the first, and it’s the one you list as your personal favorite, the current taxes will longer be used to manipulate and punish the American people for doing various things or not doing various things. Frankly, I don’t care what party they’re in. I suspect that in the end they will not want to give up that power. At least, that would include the crop of Republicans we currently have. By the way, I told Neal this several months ago after the book first came out. by all means go ahead and write them, but don’t expect them to be very conversant. He does get out of the hospital a couple days ago… a knee operation, I believe. I have to tell you that the plan would...
By: BitsBlog
I Received The Incorrect Amount For My Stimulus Payment
2008-05-09 15:54:00 My last two social security digits are 53. So, according to the payment schedule, I was supposed to receive the stimulus payment this morning. Although, with all of the comments on this site from people who didn’t receive it last Friday, I was not counting on anything. So, I logged into my ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "I Received The Incorrect Amount For My Stimulus Payment", url: "http://www.moneycrashers.com/i--received-the-incorrect-amount--for-my-stimulus-payment/" });
By: Money Crashers
Cut Your Property Taxes
2008-05-09 15:00:00 REDUCING REAL ESTATE PROPERTY TAXE IS FREE! Every homeowner in Sacramento County, Placer County, El Dorado County and Yolo County need to be aware of the latest scam. I can? t believe all the people who stoop so low to take advantage of people. Listen up, this is really going on and just in case you missed this ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Cut Your Property Taxes", url: "http://sacramentorealestatevoi-ce.com/2008/05/09/cut-your-prop-erty-taxes/" });
The Checks Have Started Arriving! There Are Better Things To Spend On Than
2008-05-09 10:01:00 So I’ve been told people with Social Security numbers ending in 00-20 have already received their stimulus package. Those ending in 21-75 will be getting them May 9, and 76-99 will receive them on May 16. I fall in the group that should see them today! From the sounds of these folks ...
Late O.C. property taxes rise by $60 million
2008-05-06 20:26:00 Fresh stats from Tax Collector Chriss Street show county supervisors that late property taxes for this fiscal year are running $60 million above year ago levels, as of early May. A sickly real estate market means that tardy taxpayers still owe O.C. nearly a quarter-billion bucks … • Collections in dollars for fiscal 2007-08 on secured ...Related postsLate O.C. property taxes rise by $60 millionFresh stats from Tax Collector Chriss Street show county supervisors1.25% home insurance fee proposedGov. Schwarzenegger’s budget includes a 1.25% surcharge on homeowners insuranceEarly O.C. property tax collections up 5%Orange County’s tax collector says that as of Nov. 30,Copyright © 2007The OC Coastal Group Garry Loss http://www.theoccoastalgroup.co-m 888-OCC-Views digitalfingerprint: 002e6206e996033319e8fce2ce21085-0 (216.12.217.98) )
The False Recovery of ?08
2008-05-05 20:52:00 It is happening, all the stars are aligning and even the technical analysis is starting to point positively. Interest in mergers is increasing. Interest in acquisitions is accelerating. Markets are stabilizing and pointing to a rebound of sorts. The second half of 2008 is going to be better than we have seen since mid 2007. But, it is not driven ...
By: Investing Notes
MPRI Is Another Pentagon Contractor Avoiding Millions In Taxes With Off-Sho
2008-05-05 02:30:00 By- Suzie-Q @ 5:30 PM MST Another Iraq Contractor Avoiding Millions In Taxes Through Off-Shore Havens» Last March, the Boston Globe reported that KBR ? one of the top profiteers of the Iraq war ? has avoided paying more than $500 million ?in federal Medicare and Social Security taxes by hiring its workers through shell companies? based ...
By: Suzie-Q
The Global Warming Cult ? Back to Paganism and Onwards to Higher Taxes of C
2008-05-05 00:00:00 Global Warming Articles : The Global Warming Cult ? Back to Paganism and Onwards to Higher Taxes of Course Author: C. Read The Europeans in their desire to be relevant on the world stage, have erected some immoral and vicious philosophies. Fascism, Communism, Socialism and post modern nonsense and dialecticism exemplified ...
N.H. Hampshire Governor?s Answer to Budget Shortfall: Raise Taxes
2008-05-04 01:51:00 New Hampshire Governor John Lynch, a Democrat working on his 2nd term, is facing a $225 million revenue shortfall in the two-year state budget and his solution is to raise taxes: CONCORD, N.H. - Governor John Lynch proposed yesterday to raise the cigarette tax 25 cents a pack and cut a discount retailers get for wine ...
Vote Republican?they'll screw up the country but keep your taxes low
2008-05-04 00:00:00 Now that they've been discredited in every other form of policy, the the American right is falling back on the most fundamental of strategic strengths ? not social conservatism (which is just a smokescreen, anyway), and not national security, but...
Jose Canseco Victim of Personal Stupidity, High Taxes, Not Economy
2008-05-03 05:20:00 MALKIN BLOWS THIS ONE!"..."Let's say it's $35 million ... you're paying the government 41 percent. That leaves you with about $17 or $18 million...."Jose Canseco blames much of his financial failure on the high costs of taxes and coughing up something like 41% of his income to the government! Our anti-McCain, anti-Bush conservatives have blown it this time. Jose Canseco should be the picture boy for lowering taxes, not the economy. Instead Malkin is treating us to one of her dumbest commentaries ever. She is using Jose Canseco’s defaulting on his mortgage as proof the economy is so ...
A century, American taxes and Allocating $100,000+
2008-05-02 04:51:00 This is a jam packed post covering a few items. Firstly I would like to proudly announce that I have passed the 100 subscriber mark (hence the century reference in the title) as you can see from the subscriber counter in top right corner of the site. This was one of my mid year goals I was fortunate to achieve a few months early - so thanks to everyone who subscribed and if you haven't joined the 100+ other subscribers you can do so by clicking here. Now back to work. Here are 2 pertinent reader questions I received in the last few weeks. Sorry for the delay in getting back to the readers who submitted this, but my day job has been keeping me busy.Question 1: I wanted to ask if you could do something on choosing shares in a super funds. We have over $100,000 invested in super with 70% in shares. 75% in is the Aussie market and 25% in emerging global market funds. I have long term view with this super, it will be there for another 15 years or so. What factors should we consider when... |
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