McDonnell unveils plan to privatize Va. liquor sales, but skeptics question taxes
Washington Post
… a $17.50-per-gallon excise tax — which would be well above the national average for privatized systems — and a 1 percent tax on gross receipts, …
McDonnell cuts cocktail tax; liquor plan would create $20 million less a year …Richmond Times Dispatch
McDonnell unveils proposal to privatize state liquor systemWashington Post (blog)
A gas tax would be better than liquor privatizationRoanoke Times
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A Primer on Gross Receipts Taxes
Gwinnett Gazette
Under a gross receipts tax, the retailer realizes that selling that loaf of bread for $2 would lead to a 14 cent tax liability for the business, …

US judge continues to bar NY Indian cigarette tax
BusinessWeek
Also Tuesday, the Oneida Indian Nation of central New York began its own federal challenge of the state tax law, filing a case in New York's northern …
Indians winQueens Courier
Tribal Cigarette Sales Under FireNPR
Up in smoke?The Leader
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Business climate has improved, Jindal says in Marksville speech
Alexandria Town Talk
We eliminated the sales tax on manufacturing machinery and equipment. We eliminated the franchise tax on corporate debt. We eliminated the sales tax on …

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State tax collections see August jump, third straight month of gains
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Georgia's tax collections in August showed a double-digit gain over last year, keeping the state's budget plan on track. Gov. …
State revenue collections jump in August as economic picture brightensAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog)
Economic bright spot: Georgia revenues post a gainBusinessWeek
Georgia revenue increase tainted by cutsThe Augusta Chronicle
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Democrat Sink backs extending Bush tax credits during Delray stop
Palm Beach Post
… 2.5 percent gross receipts tax on electricity and natural gas to include water, sewer and cable utilities to raise more money for school construction. …

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Virginia Gov. Robert McDonnell to unveil plan for a bar and restaurant tax
Washington Post
McDonnell's proposal also includes other fees, including a $17.50-per-gallon excise tax and a 1 percent tax on gross receipts, both charged to wholesalers, …

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Chamber Leader Concerned About State Future
State Journal
While acknowledging the reduction of the corporate net income tax and eventual elimination of the business franchise tax, Roberts said the inventory tax is …

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Rep. Tom Emmer calls for business tax cuts in his state budget plan
Coon Rapids ECM Publishers
Measures include a cut in the corporate franchise tax, which Emmer's campaign says would save Minnesota employers an estimated $386 million in fiscal year …
Mary Lahammer Emmer plan specific on tax relief for businesses, vague elsewhereMinnPost.com
Emmer unveils $626M jobs planMinneapolis Star Tribune
Emmer Budget Plan, Part 1:The UpTake

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Judge extends order barring taxes on Indian cigarettes
Buffalo News
Also Tuesday, the Oneida Indian Nation of central New York began its own federal challenge of the state tax law, filing a case in New York's northern …
Tribal Cigarette Sales Under FireNPR
Tobacco Tax Injunction Extended; Court Case Continues Next WeekWGRZ-TV
US judge continues to bar NY Indian cigarette taxWCAX
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