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media mention January 4, 2013 The New Mexico Independent: Report shows New Mexico has a regressive tax system
(PDF of Original Post) By Marjorie Childress 11/19/09 10:45 AM A report released this week by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy provides state by state comparisons of how… -
media mention January 4, 2013 Public News Service: NM Budget Deal Details Emerge, Report Looks at Other Revenue Options
(PDF of Original Post) SANTA FE, N.M. – More details of a reported budget deal emerged as lawmakers made their way back to Santa Fe for the special session that… -
media mention January 4, 2013 The Star-Ledger: Tax Day delusions: Watch out for slippery statistics
(PDF of Original Post) By Star-Ledger Editorial BoardApril 15, 2010, 5:39AM It’s tax day, so everyone is feeling ripped off. This year, some are especially annoyed that a record 47… -
media mention January 4, 2013 Sentinel Source: A new report tells an old tale about New Hampshire’s tax system
(PDF of Original Post) Published:Tuesday, December 1, 2009 2:34 PM EST We have some recommended reading for New Hampshire taxpayers pondering end-of-the-year property-tax bills. It’s a report called “Who Pays?… -
media mention January 4, 2013 WMUR.com: Some Call Current System of Taxation Inequitable
(PDF of Original Post) POSTED: 5:23 pm EDT October 21, 2009 CONCORD, N.H. — A group of lawmakers gathered at the State House on Wednesday to discuss the impact an… -
media mention January 4, 2013 Concord Monitor: Estate tax would be a fair way to raise revenue
(PDF of Original Post) The rich will still move here and remain here By MICHAEL MARSH For the Monitor April 04, 2009 New Hampshire is known for low taxes and… -
media mention January 4, 2013 The Dartmouth: Experts debate how to solve state budget issue
(PDF of Original Post) By Joseph Singh Published on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 Choices must be made regarding New Hampshire’s taxation and spending priorities to combat rising state deficits, according… -
media mention January 4, 2013 Concord Monitor: Making unfairness official state policy
(PDF of Original Post) By Monitor staffCreated 02/14/2011 – 01:00Monitor editorial Republican Rep. Paul Mirski is leading a drive to amend the state Constitution to prohibit any new tax on… -
media mention January 4, 2013 Silver Pinyon Journal: Nevada in top ten for most regressive tax policies
(PDF of Original Post) Written by Dee Holzel Thursday, November 19 2009 06:06 WINNEMUCCA — The problems with Nevada’s tax structure was best described during the last legislative session as… -
media mention January 4, 2013 Las Vegas Review-Journal: Study: Tax burden unfair to poor
(PDF of Original Post) Group blames Nevada’s lack of personal income tax By ED VOGEL LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL CAPITAL BUREAU CARSON CITY — In Nevada, the poor pay more of… -
media mention January 4, 2013 Reno News & Review: Gibbons’ headlong ‘race to the bottom’n
(PDF of Original Post) By Jen Huntley I imagine that Gov. Jim Gibbons and I might have one thing in common. We are both polishing our thoughts at the last… -
media mention January 4, 2013 Las Vegas Review-Journal: Study makes case for state income tax
(PDF of Original Post) By ALAN CHOATELAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Nevada’s lack of an income tax means state taxpayers are paying more than they should in federal income taxes, according to… -
media mention January 4, 2013 News Review: Tax fairness comes first
(PDF of Original Post) We frequently see our state at the wrong end of national rankings. Our colleague Cory Farley once quoted an acquaintance of his saying that Nevada is… -
media mention January 4, 2013 Las Vegas Sun: Helping the needy helps the economy
(PDF of Original Post) Tax preparation volunteers bring relief to many who are intimidated or preyed upon William Nichols gets his taxes done Saturday at Pearson Community Center in North… -
media mention January 4, 2013 Belleville News-Democrat: Mo. House OKs tax cut, defeats stimulus spending
(PDF of Original Post) Posted on Thu, Apr. 30, 2009Mo. House OKs tax cut, defeats stimulus spendingBy DAVID A. LIEBAssociated Press Writer House members passed a $463 million annual tax… -
media mention January 4, 2013 Columbia Missourian: ‘Fair tax’ gains traction in Missouri legislature
(PDF of Original Post) By Spencer WillemsMay 19, 2009 | 12:01 a.m. CDT COLUMBIA — Increasing frustration over Missouri’s 90-year-old income tax has prompted legislators to begin pushing an alternative… -
media mention January 4, 2013 Columbia Missourian: Fair Tax rally to be held Saturday
(PDF of Original Post) By Adam Falk, furqaan sadiqJune 11, 2009 | 12:01 a.m. CDT COLUMBIA — When Ray Walker moved to Jefferson City in 2005, he said the words… -
media mention January 4, 2013 The Columbia Daily Tribune: ‘Fair Tax’ advocates set to rally
(PDF of Original Post) 10,000-plus anticipated for event at fairground. By Terry Ganey Thursday, June 11, 2009 A local organizer expects more than 10,000 people to attend a Saturday rally… -
media mention January 4, 2013 Columbia Missourian: Consumption tax more nuanced than some people might think
(PDF of Original Post) By Furqaan SadiqJune 12, 2009 | 9:49 p.m. CDT COLUMBIA — The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and the Economic Policy Institute have released reports… -
media mention January 4, 2013 St. Louis Beacon: Switching reliance to sales tax is a bad idea for Missouri
(PDF of Original Post) By Amy Blouin, Special to the Beacon Posted 6 a.m. Fri., 02.05.10 – Missouri lawmakers are considering proposals that would make dramatic changes in the state’s… -
media mention January 4, 2013 St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Missouri income tax repeal makes headway in Senate
(PDF of Original Post) 02.11.2010 11:41 am By Virginia Young Post-Dispatch Jefferson City Bureau JEFFERSON CITY — A Senate committee set the stage this morning for debate on major changes… -
media mention January 4, 2013 The St. Louis American: Prop A and the poor: Sinquefield’s tax policies would shift burden to sales tax and low-income
(PDF of Original Post) Posted: Friday, October 1, 2010 12:00 am Prop A and the poor: Sinquefield’s tax policies would shift burden to sales tax and low-income By Rebecca S.… -
media mention January 4, 2013 Missouri Record: ‘Fair Tax’ Anything But Fair
(PDF of Original Post) November 18, 2010 08:00 AM An issue likely to be debated in the 2011 Missouri Legislative Session is the proposal to replace state income tax—both individual… -
media mention January 4, 2013 St. Louis Business Journal: Missouri would not fare well under “fair tax”
(PDF of Original Post) by Amy Blouin Date: Friday, December 3, 2010, 5:00am CST If there’s an issue “most likely to be debated” in the 2011 Missouri legislative session, it’s… -
media mention January 4, 2013 Concordian: Rep. Aull prepares for final term
(PDF of Original Post) Wednesday, January 5, 2011 By Nathan St.Clair/Concordian Staff The 96th legislative session of the Missouri General Assembly convenes this week and legislators will have several large…