Mich. gov finishes signing $53.2 billion budget, again vetoes high-speed rail pilot project
Gov. Rick Snyder on Monday finished signing a $53.2 billion state budget that commits to spending 6 percent more than this year, largely because of Michigan's new expansion of Medicaid eligibility to more low-income adults and anticipated higher tax collections in an improved economy.
Lawsuit filed over Arizona agency's decision that property taxes owed on leased solar panels
Two solar companies are asking an Arizona court to overturn state tax officials' decision that property taxes must be paid on leased rooftop panels that produce electricity.
Kansas officials say June revenue collections off by $28M, still point to federal tax issues
Kansas' June tax revenues fell $28 million short of projections, pushing the shortfall for the fiscal year that ended Monday to nearly $338 million, a state official said.
Hassan signs hospital tax agreement to reduce rates, head off lawsuits over constitutionality
New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan has signed into a law an agreement over a tax on hospital revenues that two judges had deemed unconstitutional.
Governor makes minor cuts to $35.7B Illinois budget; GOP rival calls spending plan 'broken'
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn on Monday largely approved a 2015 budget he has criticized as "incomplete" for not extending a temporary income tax increase, setting off another back-and-forth with his Republican rival over how best to fix the state's huge financial problems.
With high hopes for a November ballot measure, pot legalization advocates deliver petitions
Sponsors of an initiative that would legalize recreational marijuana traveled to Salem on Thursday to turn in boxes stuffed with enough signed petitions to bring their total signatures to 145,000 — far more than are needed for the measure to qualify for the November ballot.
Lawsuit challenges Oklahoma Legislature's plan to reduce oil and gas drilling tax
A bill approved by the Legislature to adjust Oklahoma's tax on oil and gas production is unconstitutional because it passed in the final days of the session and didn't receive a three-fourths vote in the House and Senate, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday with the state Supreme Court.
IRS announces voluntary program to certify tax preparers who complete course, pass test
The Internal Revenue Service announced a voluntary program Thursday to certify paid tax preparers who complete annual training and pass a test.
New York City Council approves $75B budget plant that holds taxes steady, avoids layoffs
New York City lawmakers have approved a $75 billion budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1.
Film executives, lawmakers urge 1-year extension on film tax credits by NC General Assembly
North Carolina House members and film industry leaders argue anything short of a one-year extension on current tax credits for movie and TV production expenses will mean lost jobs in the state.
A 'third arrow' in Japan: Abe unveils a string of labor, tax reforms to boost competitiveness
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe formally announced Tuesday an outline of his long-awaited growth strategy, a slew of reforms meant to revitalize the economy and restore its global competitive...
As other countries grapple with wealth gap, Denmark finds welfare system narrows disparities
This is what it's like to live in Denmark, a nation with a narrower wealth gap than almost anywhere else: You've been jobless for more than a year. You have no university degree, no advanced ski...
Panel OKs 2 percent cost-of-living raises for California statewide officeholders, legislators
A citizens' commission on Friday cited California's improving economy as it approved 2 percent cost-of-living salary increases for lawmakers and statewide officials, including the governor and a...
Defiant IRS head says no apology for lost emails; GOP's Ryan says 'nobody believes' his story
Defiant before skeptical Republicans, the head of the IRS refused to apologize Friday for lost emails that might shed light on the tax agency's targeting of tea party and other groups before the...
Defiant IRS head says no apology for lost emails; GOP's Ryan says 'nobody believes' his story
Defiant before skeptical Republicans, the head of the IRS refused to apologize Friday for lost emails that might shed light on the tax agency's targeting of tea party and other groups before the...
Arizona House approves bill granting energy tax credits and exemptions for Apple data center
The Arizona Legislature wants to help Apple Inc. by extending renewable energy tax credits and exemptions to cover the 1.3-million-square-foot data center it plans to open in the Phoenix suburb of Mesa.
SolarCity offers loans so rooftop customers can own solar system, still pay less for power
SolarCity will begin offering loans to homeowners for solar systems, a move that industry analysts say could reshape the market for rooftop solar and propel its rapid adoption.
Clinton To Target 'Inversions' With Exit Tax
Hillary Clinton will unveil plans Wednesday to crack down on companies that seek to dodge U.S. taxes by moving their headquarters overseas.
What the ‘Income Inequality’ Critics Ignore
In America, those who pay more than eight out of every ten dollars collected in federal income taxes are criticized by those who don’t pay their “fair share” at all.
Jeb Bush Unveils Simplified Tax Plan
Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush unveiled his simplified tax plan Wednesday.


