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Dems Continue Push to Make Temporary Taxes Permanent — Several Professions Threatened

John McKay — Thu, 30 May 2013 21:50:03 +0000

A new list has surfaced in Olympia, and according to some GOP legislators, they say other House members don't want YOU to see it!

Gov. Inslee Wants Gas Tax to Support His Transportation Budget

John McKay — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:36:39 +0000

This week, Governor Jay Inslee reiterated his desire for a 10-cent-per-gallon tax increase to help fund the $8.7 billion transportation budget he signed Monday.

What Does Washington State's Legislature Need Accomplish During the Special Session?

John McKay — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:14:48 +0000

According to Washington Policy Center, a non-profit, non-partisan independent think tank that addresses political and economic issues in Washington, there are five key issues.

Last-Minute Tax Tips: Filing an Extension, Payment Plans, What Happens if You Don't Pay

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:55:41 +0000

Today, April 15, is Tax Day, and while most of you have filed your 2012 returns, surely some of you out there are going down to the very last minute ... or maybe even a bit beyond. Here are a few important reminders:

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Amazon and Microsoft Could See Huge Tax Hike in Inslee's Budget

John McKay — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:39:15 +0000

Amazon.com and Microsoft have sent in the "big guns" to try to head off part of Gov. Jay Inslee's proposed budget.
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Obama and Roosevelt – What You Might Not Know

John McKay — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:15:42 +0000

It can be strange -- even shocking -- when you find out the rest of the story.
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National Tax Freedom Day Arrives Nearly a Week Later This Year – April 18

John McKay — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:21:43 +0000

Just what is Tax Freedom Day? Read on!

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Can Mid-Columbia Microbreweries Afford Gov. Inslee's Proposed Beer Tax?

John McKay — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:56:32 +0000

Gov. Jay Inslee recently rolled out his budget plan. Newstalk 870 reported late last week part of Inslee's new Working Washington Budget Priorities includes extending a temporary Business and Occupation tax and a temporary $.50 per gallon beer tax. This would include microbreweries, who are currently exempt.

The two taxes were part of for
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Let EPA Know You Don't Want a Big Tax Increase at the Pump!

John McKay — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:19:01 +0000

The Environmental Protection Agency wants to jack up your prices at the pump by as much as 9 cents per gallon before the end of the year.

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IRS Warning: 12 Scams to Watch Out for This Tax Season

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:00:07 +0000

The IRS has issued its annual warning about the "Dirty Dozen" schemes out there—ways that certain disreputable folks will try to steal your money or methods people use to hide financial information from the tax agency.

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Gov. Inslee on New Budget: 'I Choose Education Over Tax Breaks'

John McKay — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:00:58 +0000

Saying the state cannot fund its basic education obligations, Governor Jay Inslee proposed extending several taxes set to expire in June.
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Official Appointed to 'Clean Up' Detroit's Finances Now Facing Tax Issues

John McKay — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:02:33 +0000

It just keeps getting better for the Motor City!
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Just How Hard Is It to Be a Business Owner in Washington? See Shocking Examples

John McKay — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 23:00:09 +0000

The Washington Policy Center (a non-profit, non-partisan think tank) recently did a study of the obstacles business owners face in the Evergreen State.
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Public Hearing on New Aquatic Center Coming Wednesday

John McKay — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:02:10 +0000

Wednesday, March 13, you have a chance to voice YOUR opinion on the proposed aquatic center.
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Why You Should Beware of Tax-Refund Loans

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 02:00:27 +0000

It takes at least a few days, sometimes longer, to receive your refund after you've filed your taxes with the IRS. Some people, though, just can't seem to wait. This almost certainly is a bad decision.

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Life After Sequester – Where is Obama's Predicted Apocolypse? [VIDEO]

John McKay — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 22:00:12 +0000

According to the Wall Street Journal, the world has not ended despite sequester.
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Average Income in January Took Biggest Plunge in 20 Years – Payroll Tax Cut Partly to Blame

John McKay — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 15:00:31 +0000

You weren't alone if you thought January was a lean month.
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Obama Finally Meets with Congressional Leaders About Sequestration

John McKay — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:54:33 +0000

With $85 billion in mandatory budget cuts looming, President Barack Obama has asked to meet with GOP Congressional leaders.
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WA GOP Budget Leader Fears New Taxes After Supreme Court Ruling [AUDIO]

John McKay — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:00:48 +0000

Now that the Washington State Supreme Court has cleared a two-decade hurdle that often kept the legislature from enacting a number of tax packages, State leaders fear more increases.
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10-Cent Gas-Tax Hike Proposed by Washington Legislature

John McKay — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:40:33 +0000

If approved, gas prices could climb even higher.
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