Your tax dollars at work: Bond money modernized Yavapai College campuses
Verde Independent
In hydroponics, we try all the additives, we find the right balance, and put it to use in the greenhouse," said Pfingston, 49, who will earn his associate's degree in agricultural technology this year and plans on attending NAU to study sustainability.

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I'm Okay with Mitt Romney's Income and Estate Tax Planning
Forbes
It is the job of the President and Congress to enact legislation delineating the public's tax obligations, and for the IRS to administer such laws as intended. Most people would use a word other than generous to describe a person who knowingly pays …

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Viewpoints: Tools can help cities cope after redevelopment
Sacramento Bee
Four options look strong: land, sales-tax increment, bonus densities and streamlined processing. • Land. Redevelopment has always sought to "level the playing field" with suburban development, which is subsidized in other ways.

Avalara OEM Partnerships Increase a Record 41% in 2011 Sales Tax Leader …
PR Web (press release)
Avalara, the leader and visionary in sales tax automation for businesses of all sizes, today announced its original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partnerships increased a record 41% in 2011, bringing its total OEM partners to nearly 150 at the start of …

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Start of online sales tax collection by Pennsylvania delayed
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Pennsylvania has set that deadline for Internet retailers who have a physical presence in the state to begin collecting and remitting sales tax for items they ship to customers in the state. The Internet sales tax-collection issue has been a sore point …
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Mo. capital city considers $41M sales tax increase
STLtoday.com
Voters in Missouri's capital city are considering a sales tax increase to pay for $41 million worth of community development projects, such as building new a conference center, redeveloping the old Missouri State Penitentiary site and revitalizing the …
Jefferson City considers $41 million sales tax increaseColumbia Missourian

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Bag tax legislation for Prince George's County moves forward
Baltimore Sun
The County Affairs Committee of the Prince George's County delegation is considering imposing a fee of 5 cents on disposable bags used at grocery and convenience stores in the county. The district's bag fee went into effect in January 2010, …

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US Sales Tax Burden Eased in 2011, According to Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE …
Reuters
Overall, the average US sales tax rates for states, counties and cities that levy them declined slightly in 2011. "This is good news for taxpayers, although with more than 700 sales and use tax rate changes in the US and more than 2000 value-added tax …
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Lawmakers weigh bills to create online sales tax
MiamiHerald.com
Florida lawmakers took the first step toward requiring online retailers to collect sales tax on items bought over the Internet. By Toluse Olorunnipa TALLAHASSEE — It's a question that tests the Florida Legislature's aversion to new taxes and its …
Florida considers adding Internet sales taxSarasota Herald-Tribune
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US Sales Tax Burden Eased in 2011, According to Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE …
Reuters
New York, February 2, 2012 – More states, counties and cities reduced their sales tax rates in 2011 than in 2010, according to the latest ONESOURCE Indirect Tax rate report from Thomson Reuters. At the same time, fewer new sales taxes were created.
Sales Tax Hikes Eased in 2011Accounting Today
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