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• Budget remains pressing issue in new legislative session

  January 13, 2013 in City on Page A1 OLYMPIA – A new year, a new Legislature, a new administration – and maybe some new ideas to solve some old, familiar problems. That may be the best way to … 8

• Inslee won’t rule out tax hikes

  January 11, 2013 in City on Page A5 OLYMPIA – The Legislature should consider a wide range of options in a search to increase gun safety and reduce the threat of violence, Gov.-elect Jay Inslee said Thursday. “There … 3

• Tax season delayed; IRS moves first day of filing to Jan. 30

  January 10, 2013 in Business on Page A8 WASHINGTON – Put down those calculators and step away from the kitchen table, for now at least, because tax season will start a little later this year. The Internal Revenue …

• ‘Cliff’ deal leaves some businesses hanging

  January 6, 2013 in Business on Page E1 Congress stopped the country from going over the so-called “fiscal cliff” — and that’s great news for some small business owners. But with a deal that doesn’t immediately address federal …

• Tax panel proposes collections upgrade

  December 5, 2012 in Idaho on Page A5 BOISE – Idaho needs to invest $5.2 million for a major computer upgrade in its tax collection system, state tax officials say, and it’ll pay off big not far down …

• Vestal: Lawmakers not married to tax pledge

  November 23, 2012 in City on Page A5 The no-new-taxes pledge seems to be losing its juice in Congress. Is it losing its juice with our congresswoman? Yes. No. Maybe. 19

• Gregoire says successor will need to raise taxes

    October 25, 2012 in City OLYMPIA — The next governor will have to raise taxes, regardless of what they promise on the campaign trail, Gov. Chris Gregoire predicted today. The budget she proposes for the … 14

• Inslee, McKenna differ on economic fixes, challenge anti-tax claims

  October 14, 2012 in City on Page A1 To turn the governor’s office Republican for the first time in a generation, Attorney General Rob McKenna seems intent on keeping the race focused on local issues and state politics. … 2

• Obama, Romney clash in first debate

  October 3, 2012 in Nation/World DENVER — In a showdown at close quarters, President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney sparred aggressively in their first campaign debate Wednesday night over taxes, deficits and strong steps …

• Pot could be tax windfall, but skeptics abound

  September 19, 2012 in Nation/World DENVER — A catchy pro-marijuana jingle for Colorado voters considering legalizing the drug goes like this: “Jobs for our people. Money for schools. Who could ask for more?” 29

• Hal proves civility in political discourse possible

  September 12, 2012 in City on Page A5 Hal Dixon once told me that we live in different worlds. Different political worlds, surely – Hal is a conservative, and I am not. But Hal, who is the most … 15

• Economy leads town hall meeting

  August 24, 2012 in City on Page A5 There was passion and there were numerous interruptions, but the rancor, cheers and theater at U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers’ town hall meeting in Spokane on Thursday were muted compared … 8

• Study: Companies paid more to CEOs than in US tax

  August 16, 2012 in Nation/World NEW YORK — Twenty-six big U.S. companies paid their CEOs more last year than they paid the federal government in tax, according to a study released today by a liberal-leaning … 35

• Hart rebuffs finance questions

  July 14, 2012 in City on Page A5 Idaho state Rep. Phil Hart refused to answer many questions about his finances in a meeting Friday with creditors in his bankruptcy case. An attorney with the U.S. Department of … 5

• Tax review now can help avoid headaches later

  July 1, 2012 in Business on Page E1 Ready or not, big changes lie ahead for virtually every U.S. taxpayer next year. Tax cuts put into place under the Bush administration that slashed rates on wages, dividends and … 4

• Washington lawmaker wants liquor prices displayed

  June 7, 2012 SEATTLE — A Washington state lawmaker says he’ll introduce legislation to require stores selling liquor to post the full price, including taxes, on the display shelves. 25

• Small businesses say no to health care tax credit

  June 3, 2012 in Business on Page E1 When Josh King heard that small businesses could get a tax credit for offering health insurance to employees, his reaction was, “cool, that’ll save us some money.” Then he looked … 1

• 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. 46

• 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

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