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• Supermajority for taxes unconstitutional, judge rules

  May 30, 2012 in News OLYMPIA — A King County Superior Court judge says the super-majority approved by voters for tax increases is unconstitutional. 29

• Gregoire pitches for schools

  May 18, 2012 in City on Page A5 Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire told the state’s largest teachers union that she will work to increase taxes to help the state meet its mandate to provide quality education. “I am … 1

• Retail sales sag in Spokane but rise in county for 2011

  April 28, 2012 in Business on Page A8 Retail sales increased in most metro areas of Washington last year, but they declined in Spokane. Taxable retail sales in the city slid 1.2 percent in 2011, to $3.6 billion, … 2

• Retail sales up nearly everywhere but Spokane

  April 27, 2012 in Business, City Retail sales increased in most metro areas of Washington last year, but they declined in Spokane. Taxable retail sales in the city slid 1.2 percent in 2011, to $3.6 billion, … 25

• Federal judge rules Hart has no legislative shield from tax actions

    April 3, 2012 in Idaho Legal options are running out for anti-tax Idaho lawmaker Phil Hart in his effort to keep the government from seizing his log home in Athol. A federal judge on Tuesday … 9

• BBB Tip of the Week: I filed my taxes: Now what?

  April 1, 2012 in Business on Page E2 Whew, I filed my taxes: Now what? Did you know that according to the IRS, even if a tax return is prepared by someone else, you are legally responsible for …

• Homeowners can make use of key benefits to reduce taxes

  March 25, 2012 in Business on Page E6 NEW YORK – Mortgage interest is just the beginning. Owning a home can provide some significant advantages when it’s time to file your federal tax return. From green energy credits …

• Six must-know tips for tax time

  March 25, 2012 in Business on Page E6 What do you absolutely need to know this tax season? The correct answer, of course, will vary for everyone and depend on just how complex life – and your finances …

• IRS offers help to modest-income earners

  March 25, 2012 in Business on Page E6 Tax laws are so complex many taxpayers don’t feel comfortable filing out their own returns, but getting professional help can be expensive. Believe it or not, the Internal Revenue Service …

• Tax hike/cut proposal falls short

  March 23, 2012 in Idaho on Page A6 BOISE – Freshman North Idaho Sen. Steve Vick’s proposed constitutional amendment to require two-thirds votes not only for any tax increase but also for any fee hike or the reduction …

• Analyst: Obama ups taxes for 1 in 4, mostly rich

  March 22, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON — A nonpartisan research group estimates that President Barack Obama’s budget would raise taxes next year on 1 in 4 households, but have little impact on families earning under … 15

• Romney’s tax rate 14%, returns show

  January 24, 2012 in News TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney paid about $3 million in federal income taxes in 2010, having earned more than seven times that from his investments. Those … 95

• Gregoire: Pass new oil fee to fix roads

  January 10, 2012 in News OLYMPIA — Washington should levy a new fee on oil to pay for maintenance on roads, bridges and ferries, Gov. Chris Gregoire says. 24

• Wash. lawmakers’ ‘short session’ will be dominated by budget

  January 8, 2012 in City on Page A1 OLYMPIA – Washington legislators find themselves in familiar territory as they return to the Capitol this week. The General Fund budget they thought they had shored up through a series …

• Gregoire backs easier business licenses, taxes

  January 6, 2012 in City on Page A7 OLYMPIA – Small businesses would have a single place to obtain state and local licenses and to pay state and local business and occupation taxes under proposals announced Thursday by … 1

• Federal taxes not due until April 17

  January 4, 2012 in City An obscure Washington D.C. holiday means that for the second year in a row, federal tax returns aren’t due on the traditional date of April 15.

• Presidential candidates have differing views of tax cut debate

  December 21, 2011 Mitt Romney refused to be pinned down today on how Congress should break an impasse that threatens to raise taxes for 160 million workers — the latest pressing policy debate … 10

• House approves payroll tax cut extension, with strings attached

  December 13, 2011 in Nation/World A payroll tax cut package engineered by House Speaker John A. Boehner was overwhelmingly approved by Republicans despite a veto threat from President Barack Obama, escalating a year-end showdown over … 18

• Can’t raise taxes? Hike Medicare premiums instead

  December 13, 2011 in Nation/World Raising taxes on millionaires may be a non-starter for Republicans, but they seem to have no problem hiking Medicare premiums for retirees making a lot less. 19

• School officials object to proposed state cuts

  December 8, 2011 in News on Page A1 OLYMPIA – School officials from across Washington urged legislators to reject plans to cut four days out of the school year or reduce payments designed to help poor districts keep … 9

• There’s no ‘Plan B’ if mortgage interest deduction goes away

  December 4, 2011 in Business on Page E2 Moe Veissi, the new president of the National Association of Realtors, didn’t even blink an eye when the sensitive question was raised. It wasn’t an elephant-in-the-room topic, but it was …

• Budget, tax credits lead agendas of region’s lawmakers

  December 4, 2011 in City on Page B7 WASHINGTON – With just under a month left in 2011, the federal budget and tax breaks top Inland Northwest lawmakers’ year-end to-do lists. Three of 12 appropriations bills are on …

• ‘Good news’ for business, Gregoire says

  December 2, 2011 in Business on Page A12 OLYMPIA – Most Washington businesses will see lower unemployment taxes and many will have no increase in their workers’ compensation rates in 2012. In announcing the new rates for next … 1

• Anatomy of a levy

  November 29, 2011 in City on Page A1 Three-year levies in 13 of Spokane County’s school districts will expire at the end of 2012, and voters will likely be asked to continue the taxes – plus tack on … 30

• National election will decide deficit strategy, says Sen. Murray

  November 23, 2011 in City on Page A5 In the end, the congressional supercommittee failed to reach a deficit-cutting deal over the question of whether everyone, including the nation’s top earners, will pay for it, U.S. Sen. Patty … 4

• Washington Dems explore election on tax hikes

  September 27, 2011 in Region Democratic officials have been quietly exploring the logistics of a special election in February that could ask state voters to raise taxes to help fill another budget shortfall, according to … 9

• Spin Control: Taxing opportunities are literally endless

  September 11, 2011 in City on Page B3 The supercommittee charged with cutting the federal deficit got off to a raucous start last week, as protesters cut off one GOP member’s opening remarks with chants that Congress should …

• E. Thomas McClanahan: Tax code needs sensible fixes

  August 24, 2011 in Opinion on Page A13 Warren Buffett caused quite a stir last week. In a New York Times op-ed, he told Washington to stop “coddling” the super-rich. He said that last year he only paid … 56

• Panel takes aim at state tax breaks

  July 15, 2011 in City on Page A7 OLYMPIA – A special panel is recommending the Washington Legislature end three tax breaks and review eight others the state offers to various businesses or consumer groups. The Joint Legislative …

• Smart Bombs: Floyd was suited to the task

  July 3, 2011 in Opinion on Page B8 On Election Day, you’ll find Doug Floyd trudging up to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church (or wherever) to drop off his ballot. If you wonder why, he’ll be glad to tell … 4

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