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• Hart offers tax settlement

  July 3, 2012 in Idaho on Page A5 BOISE – Outgoing Idaho state Rep. Phil Hart is proposing to pay $200 a month for five years – a total of $12,000 – to satisfy his entire debt of … 1

• Shadle students discuss budget with Gregoire

  October 29, 2011 in City on Page B1 If Chris Gregoire gets tired of being Washington’s governor, she might have a future as a Shadle Park High School economics teacher. She might, anyway, if the state weren’t making … 3

• Hart takes tax argument to court

  November 2, 2010 in Idaho on Page A6 BOISE – Idaho state Rep. Phil Hart is going to court over state income taxes he owes, charging in 1st District Court in Kootenai County that Idaho’s state income tax … 3

• Editorial: Income tax initiative dripping with flaws

  September 26, 2010 in Opinion on Page B8 Our nomination for the cleverest, most delightful political ad of the season goes to the campaign for Washington’s Initiative 1098. In it, Bill Gates Sr., the name and face most … 4

• Author asserts new tax would slow economy

  September 22, 2010 in Business on Page A10 The co-author of a study on state economic competitiveness warned Tuesday that Washington’s economy could tank if voters support a proposed income tax. Jonathan Williams said states that have adopted … 5

• Initiative support tepid in poll

  September 20, 2010 in City on Page A1 Washington voters may be experiencing initiative overload this year with a near-record number of ballot measures. They can stage a “tax revolt” by lifting new taxes imposed by the Legislature …

• Poll: Weak support for Washington initiatives

  September 16, 2010 in City on Page A1 Three initiatives that would change the state’s tax policies – instituting an income tax, dropping a series of consumer taxes or requiring supermajorities to pass new taxes – have more … 3

• State touts lack of income tax

  August 28, 2010 in City on Page B1 OLYMPIA – Washington state touts its lack of an income tax in a current magazine supplement designed to attract business to the state. Not mentioned in the Fortune magazine special … 4

• Man charged with federal tax evasion

  April 16, 2010 in City, Idaho on Page A8 A former North Idaho resident has been charged with federal tax evasion. Michael George Fitzpatrick is accused of hiding his assets and of failing to file individual income tax returns …

• Senate panel OKs Dems’ tax plan

  March 5, 2010 OLYMPIA – Despite warnings of wrath from voters in November, Senate Democrats moved a step closer to a vote on some $890 million in tax increases to fix the state’s … 1

• Income tax put forward

  March 5, 2010 in City on Page A1 OLYMPIA – Senate Democrats may offer voters a choice: a higher sales tax or an income tax on people making more than $200,000 a year. With very short notice, the … 23

• Senate Dems: Swap some sales tax for income tax on rich?

  March 4, 2010 in City Senate Democrats may offer voters a choice of which tax they like better: a higher sales tax or an income tax on people making more than $200,000 a year. 29

• Income tax plan dead

  April 23, 2009 in Business, City Washington Sen. Lisa Brown, D-Spokane, says changing the state’s tax system is the right thing to do, but this is not the year to do it. 1

• Irs, Postal Service Open To Serve

  April 12, 1997 in Nation/World on Page A11 Taxpayers who need a break Monday and Tuesday will get at least a little relief from the U.S. Postal Service and Internal Revenue Service. The Postal Service will keep five …

• Here’s Your Tax Deadline Checklist

  April 12, 1997 in Nation/World on Page A11 Five days and counting. If you haven’t finished your taxes, here is our customary reminder of last-minute things to consider. Most important, check your arithmetic. Simple errors in addition and …

• Patience Worthwhile If You Expect A Tax Refund From Irs Preparer Loans Carry Interest Rates As High As 225 Percent

  February 15, 1997 in Nation/World on Page A13 There’s something to be said about patience when you’re due a tax refund. Many consumers speed up the process by getting refund anticipation loans. But if you crunch the numbers, …

• Seniors Need Help Preparing Their Taxes

  January 7, 1997 in Idaho on Page B3 Low-income seniors need volunteers to help them prepare their tax returns this year. The American Association of Retired Persons and the Internal Revenue Service will sponsor volunteer training sessions at …

• Clinton Signals A Compromise On Tax Credit

  May 17, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A6 President Clinton’s budget chief, seeking ground for compromise with moderate Republicans, said Tuesday the White House may be willing to scale back the tax cuts Clinton proposed last year, and …

• Taxpayers Race To Make Deadline For Filing Returns

  April 18, 1995 in City on Page B2 One woman’s federal tax return made the Monday postmark deadline thanks to Rick Armstrong. After the woman handed Armstrong an envelope with no stamp at NorthTown Mall’s special mail collection …

• Two Extra Days Still Not Enough Accountants Work Overtime For Procrastinating Taxpayers

  April 17, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A5 It’s not a typical Easter hunt. Instead of looking for eggs, Al Siemen spent Sunday looking for deductions and itemizations. His doors were open. He scheduled appointments with clients - …

• Poorest Taxpayers Caught In Bind Taxpayers Qualifying For Earned Income Credit Face Long Delays Because Of New Irs Efforts To Eliminate Fraud

  March 5, 1995 in Business on Page D1 FOR THE RECORD: Saturday, March 18, 1995 CORRECTION: The IRS usually takes a week to 10 days to issue a refund check when a taxpayer proves the money is needed …