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Medicare Medical (Part B) premium varies with income
Medicare Medical (Part B) coverage helps pay for doctors services and outpatient care along with other services. Most people incorrectly think that the costs of providing Medicare Part B coverage are...
Posted on 5/20/13 at 3:49 PM
Making the Case against Receiving a Federal Income Tax Refund
Millions of Americans celebrate receiving an income tax refund each year. Many of these same people live each month under the burden of financial hardship, struggling to make ends meet, often falling ...
Posted on 3/8/13 at 12:43 PM
Tax Freedom Day
Yesterday, in addition to be the deadline for filing Federal and State tax returns it was also Tax Freedom Day. Tax Freedom Day is the day that average Americans have earned enough to pay their tax b...
Posted on 4/18/12 at 7:00 AM
Property Taxes: Whose Money Is in the Bucket?
I've had a few questions about several stories I've written about property taxes, and I would like to share with you my bucket analogy, which simplifies some of the complex things that determine a per...
Posted on 4/5/12 at 2:52 PM
Beware the Ides of …
The ides refers to the middle of a month in the Roman calendar. For those of us who read and enjoy literature, today is a great day the Ides of March - made popular (ha!) by the Shakespeare play Juli...
Posted on 3/15/12 at 5:30 AM
Millions face higher taxes real soon without fix
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of families and businesses will get hit by big tax increases a lot sooner than many realize if Congress and the White House don't agree on a plan to skirt the year-end fiscal cliff of higher tax rates and big government spending cuts.By Associated Press , December 16, 2012
Treasury spells out rules on taxing of tribes
Taxes cannot be levied on honoraria to a shaman or spiritual leader for religious services, but could be assessed on per-capita payments from gambling revenues to tribal members, under a proposal for taxing Native Americans by the Internal Revenue Service.By By Suzanne Gamboa, Associated Press , December 15, 2012
Treasury spells out rules on taxing of tribes
Taxes cannot be levied on honoraria to a shaman or spiritual leader for religious services, but could be assessed on per-capita payments from gambling revenues to tribal members, under a proposal for taxing Native Americans by the Internal Revenue Service.December 14, 2012
Democrats toughen stance on trimming benefits
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's re-election has stiffened Democrats' spine against cutting popular benefit programs such as Medicare and Social Security. Their new resolve could become as big a hurdle to a deal that would skirt crippling tax increases and spending cuts in January as Republicans' resistance to raising tax rates on the wealthy.By Associated Press , November 18, 2012
Analysis: Most in US won't be able to escape 'fiscal cliff'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Everyone who pays income tax — and some who don't —will feel it.By Associated Press , November 14, 2012
Oil-producing counties ask for more funding
The state’s oil-producing counties are building a united front to change how oil tax revenue is distributed so they can better keep up with rapid growth.By By Amy Dalrymple , Forum Communications , October 19, 2012
N.D. Legislature candidates push eliminating clothing sales tax
The state sales tax on clothing in North Dakota would be lifted under the proposal Democratic candidates for state legislature here announced Tuesday.October 17, 2012
Tax break meant to spur new refinery construction
A developer contends a proposed oil tax exemption to help construction of an oil refinery would pay for itself through increased economic growth.October 10, 2012
Panel: Tribe should get more tax share
Some North Dakota lawmakers said the Three Affiliated Tribes deserves a greater share of the taxes collected from reservation oil production.October 10, 2012
Property taxes: District 12 candidates offer opinions on property tax relief methods
By Kari Lucin , October 08, 2012
Taxable sales and purchases rise in city
While not as robust as the statewide increase of nearly 42 percent, Jamestown saw about a $4.5 million spike in taxable sales and purchases from the second quarter of 2011 to the same time in 2012. This according to a report released Wednesday by the North Dakota Tax Commissioner’s Office.By By Brian Willhide, The Jamestown Sun , October 05, 2012
Residents of ND county wonder about tax proposal
Some residents in southwestern North Dakota's Bowman County are questioning a proposed 12 percent tax hike given the county's large reserve fund.October 04, 2012
N.D. second quarter taxable sales up
Taxable sales and purchases in North Dakota during April, May and June grew nearly 42 percent compared to the second quarter of last year, to more than $6.4 billion.October 04, 2012
Cash-strapped states weigh tax policy on drilling
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — For decades, one tiny county in the rolling hills of Ohio's rural reaches was a depressed farm community saddled with double-digit unemployment. Now, Carroll County boasts more active oil and gas wells than any other in the state, and the tax dollars are flowing right along with the crude and natural gas.By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press , October 03, 2012
ND 2nd quarter taxable sales up 42 percent
Taxable sales and purchases in North Dakota during April, May and June grew nearly 42 percent compared to the second quarter of last year, to more than $6.4 billion.October 03, 2012
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