Elections

Obama loses backing on taxes

Defying President Obama, Congress seems increasingly reluctant to let taxes go up, even on wealthier Americans. Worried about the fragile economy and their own upcoming elections, a growing number of Democratic lawmakers are joining the rock-solid Republican opposition to Mr.


McLean Co. Real Estate Taxes Due

McLean County Real Estate taxes are due Friday, September 10th.


More Dems buck plan to let taxes increase for rich

Congress seems increasingly reluctant to let taxes go up, even on wealthier Americans. Worried about the fragile economy and their own upcoming elections, a growing number of Democrats are joining the rock-solid Republican opposition to President Barack Obama’s plans to let some of the Bush administration’s tax cuts expire.


Tax cut debate has pundits busy

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 — Allowing the Bush tax cuts to expire for high-income U.S. families would cut into finances of a high-spending group, a New York economic strategist said.


Tax Overhaul Panel Visits Macon

Overhauling Georgia’s tax code is the subject of a public hearing Thursday in Macon. The discussion is part of a statewide tour by the “Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians.” The state legislature created the group and charged its members with formulating tax reform…


Tax cut sends message, council members say

Tax cut sends message, council members say


France May Lift Taxes in 2013 to Fund Social Security System, Figaro Says

France may have to increase taxes in 2013 to fund its social security system, daily Le Figaro reported, citing a letter from Budget Minister Francois Baroin to parliamentarians.


Tax collections beat expectations in August

JACKSON – Mississippi tax collections beat expectations in August for the second month in a row, but state leaders say it’s too soon to tell if the state economy has rebounded from the recession.


Taxes earn more than anticipated

Proceeds from the city food and beverage tax, the 2 cent per gallon diesel fuel tax and 1 percent of the telecommunications tax are about $100,000 better than anticipated when put into effect in 2008.


Miss. tax collections in August surpass expectations

Mississippi tax collections beat expectations in August for the second month in a row, but state leaders said it’s too soon to declare the state economy has rebounded from recession.