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Lower gas taxes lure drivers to Mo.
Adam Allington Sep 22, 2011
With lower state taxes on gasoline, among others, Mo. is easily undercutting its border mate, Ill., when it comes to the price to fill up.
The U.S. tax system, according to GE
Sep 22, 2011
General Electric paid no taxes in 2010, but claimed a tax benefit of $3.2 billion, according to a report from the New York Times.
GE scores big profits, but a small U.S. tax bill
Heidi N. Moore Mar 25, 2011
From light bulbs to jet engines, General Electric is a symbol of a profitable American business. Why then doesn't it pay corporate tax?
Companies press to repatriate overseas profits
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Mar 24, 2011
Big U.S. companies launched a website promoting a tax holiday on foreign profits. But past experience shows that doesn't necessarily lead to expansion here or to new jobs.
What if you can't pay the tax bill?
Chris Farrell Mar 23, 2011
Money is tight. Pretty soon some people will face one more bill they can't pay: Taxes. What do you do if you can't write the check?...
Cities take aim at couch surfers
Mose Buchele Mar 22, 2011
Short-term housing rentals are the latest cottage industry coming on to tax collectors' radar screens.
NH opposes trend, considers cigarette tax cut
Mitchell Hartman Nov 11, 2011
As many states face dwindling revenue, New Hampshire is the latest to lure out-of-state smokers with lower cigarette taxes -- a move that could fill budget holes.
Illinois expands sales tax for online purchases
Bob Moon Mar 11, 2011
New laws seeks to raise revenue from e-commerce by requiring Illinois-based affiliates of online retailers like Amazon.com to collect sales tax.
Amazon affiliate program ends in Illinois
John Moe Mar 11, 2011
The mega retailer is closing down its affiliate program in the state of Illinois after Governor Pat Quinn signed into law a bill that would require...
Do you deserve your tax breaks?
Mar 11, 2011
As commentator Ron Lieber filled out his taxes and saw all the breaks he's entitled to, he wondered why he qualifies for them at all.
