Assessing Kirkland's property tax controversy
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
By JEFF ENGELHARDT – jengelhardt@shawmedia.com KIRKLAND – Curt Galbraith didn't expect higher property taxes when he moved from Cook County to Kirkland, but he said that's exactly what he has received. Galbraith, who in 2004 moved to Country Meadows …

Program helps Larimer County seniors tackle property taxes
The Coloradoan
Residents must bring current property tax notices to the appointments. For more information or to make an appointment, call (970) 498-7751. Larimer County senior citizens have until next week to apply to put a dent in their annual property taxes.

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Loan Modification Short Sale and Foreclosure Tax Consequences
MarketWatch (press release)
This will need to be filed with your taxes the following tax year. For example, if you owe $750000 on a property and the lender takes a loss of $375000 through a loan modification principal reduction, short sale, or foreclosure you would owe the IRS …

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As Nevadans caucus, Obama talks housing
CBS News
Both states have high foreclosure rates, and both states are expected to be battleground states come November. As Mr. Obama released his weekly address, Republicans in Nevada headed to caucus sites to choose their nominee – and some could be victims of …
America Is Hiring—Don't Mess It Up, WashingtonNational Journal

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At 102%, His Tax Rate Takes the Cake
New York Times
Yet Mr. Ross told me that he paid 102 percent of his taxable income in federal, state and local taxes for 2010. “My entire taxable income, plus some, went to the payment of taxes,” Mr. Ross said. “This does not include real estate taxes, sales taxes …
This Man Pays a Tax Rate of 102%The Atlantic

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Sunday Dialogue: Time for Tax Reform?
New York Times
1, 2012 Besides raising revenue, a purpose of the tax code in to encourage certain behaviors that our society deems desirable. For example, home ownership is encouraged by giving a tax break for mortgage interest and for real estate taxes.

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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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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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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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