Tag: taxes
Virginia congressional delegation urges financial aid flexibility in absence of IRS tool
The Virginia congressional delegation called for flexibility in financial aid deadlines due to the removal of an online tool.
Valley VITA, BB&T to offer unique tax experience
Let’s face it; having your taxes prepared isn’t exactly the most exciting way to spend the morning for most of us.
Time to declare our independence from corporate tax dodging
Marchers in this year’s 4th of July parades in small towns across America will pass a variety of Main Street businesses.
It’s tax time: But corporations aren’t paying
Tax Day offers a stark reminder of the difference between those of us who pay all our taxes every year and the big corporations that don’t.
Randy Forbes: A no-nonsense approach to taxes
Grab a pencil. Here’s a quiz. How many types of taxes can you list that most Americans pay? Two? Five?
Fair Tax: Tax-plan replacement
We’ve heard it all before! Most of the presidential candidates promise us “We’re going to reform taxes!” Some flat-tax enthusiasts even promise us “I’m going to get rid of the IRS!”
Why I am moving my business out of Augusta County over $374
My name is Cole Scrogham and I am a small business owner in Augusta County, providing consulting and management services to Motorsport companies all over the US and Europe,
Clinton announces details of tax plan to ensure wealthiest pay their fair share
Hillary Clinton announced the details of her tax plan to ensure the wealthiest individuals pay their fair share, while making investments that will create good-paying jobs.
VCU poll: Majorities say current school funding is insufficient
A recent poll by the Commonwealth Educational Policy Institute at VCU shows that Virginians strongly support increased funding for public schools.
Forest Products Tax law goes into effect July 1
When it was first initiated, the Forest Products Tax in Virginia was paid by the lumber mills or other large forest products companies – entities that have a fixed place of business.
Bob Goodlatte: Tax reforms are the foundation of an opportunity economy
Tax Day has come and gone, but the aggravation and frustration of tax season is still fresh in many minds. It’s during this particularly “taxing” time of year that hard working Americans are confronted with piles of forms, confusing instructions, and the prospect of turning more of their hard-earned money over to the government.
Mark Obenshain: Do you feel overtaxed? You should
As if we needed further proof that taxes are too high, a recent study from the Tax Foundation found that left-leaning states like Vermont and Oregon have less burdensome tax structures than the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Where does Virginia rank on lists of states with highest, lowest property taxes?
The average American household spends $2,089 on real estate property taxes each year, and residents of the 27 states with vehicle property taxes shell out another $423.
Governor Mcauliffe, legislators praise free tax prep program
Governor Terry McAuliffe, Tax Commissioner Craig Burns, Senator Bryce Reeves, Delegate Kathy Byron, and Delegate Mark Keam today urged eligible Virginians to use the IRS and Virginia Free File programs to save money at tax time.
Mark Obenshain: The governor is at it again
Last night, both chambers of the General Assembly convened with other government leaders to hear the Governor deliver the annual “State of the Commonwealth” address.
Waynesboro Senior Center Winter-Spring Seasonal Education Programs
Upcoming educational programs at the Waynesboro Senior Center.
Virginia government revenues up sharply in December
Governor McAuliffe announced today that December revenue collections for Virginia state government posted strong gains.
Mitt Romney proceeds to fulfill the definition of insanity
On Friday, Mitt Romney finally told the truth about his interest in a third presidential run to a room full of Republican donors, as if he hadn’t planned for this all along.
McAuliffe’s budget proposal places target on local tourism?
In a blow to Virginia travel and tourism, Governor Terry McAuliffe’s new budget proposal includes a new travel services tax on consumers who use the services of online travel agencies (OTAs), brick and mortar travel agents, small business tour operators, and other travel intermediaries.
No more tax break Christmas trees
Christmas came early this year to some of Washington’s biggest special-interest groups when Congress passed legislation that was laden like a decorated Christmas tree with some of the finest-looking and most expensive ornaments lobbyists can buy.
The country has spoken: Time to change direction on tax extenders
As the post-election lame duck session gets underway, Congress has an excellent opportunity to show that they’ve heard the American people loud and clear by acting on tax extenders.
Harrisonburg women in D.C. to stand for immigration reform
Harrisonburg Virginia Organizing leaders Maria Peña and Maria Del Carmen Valdez attended a media conference in Washington, D.C. today to discuss how she and her family will be directly affected by the administrative relief offered by President Barack Obama’s recent executive action on immigration.
Del. Sam Rasoul releases first bill for 2015 session: Tax break on renewable energy
Del. Sam Rasoul (D-Roanoke City) has introduced legislation that would see decreased taxes for businesses utilizing renewable energy.
Ken Plum: Protracted General Assembly session
The Virginia General Assembly adjourned its regular session in early March this year and immediately went into special session that while still continuing has become the longest special session ever.
Gov. Terry McAuliffe on President Obama immigration executive order
Governor Terry McAuliffe released the following statement following President Obama’s executive actions on immigration.
Tim Kaine on Obama immigration executive order
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, released the following statement on President Obama’s immigration announcement tonight.
Transcript: Remarks from President Obama on immigration
My fellow Americans, tonight, I’d like to talk with you about immigration. For more than 200 years, our tradition of welcoming immigrants from around the world has given us a tremendous advantage over other nations.
Virginia state revenues up 4.4 percent in October
Governor McAuliffe announced today that General Fund revenue increased 4.4% from the previous year with all major sources contributing to the increase.
ObamaCare: Republicans can no longer blame Harry Reid
The time for Republican self congratulation is over, and the work needs to begin. It appears that the majority of the voting population recognizes that our country is in dire condition.
Governor McAuliffe announces new digital gateway to connect Chinese travelers to Virginia
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced yet another gateway connecting Chinese travelers to Virginia with the creation of a brand new landing page on the state’s tourism website, Virginia.org.
Cadence Inc. announces unaudited results of 2014
Cadence Inc. announced unaudited results for the first nine months of 2014 including a 37% increase in revenue compared to 2013 to $54.5 million.
Virginia September 2014 general fund revenue collections up 5.3% from 2013
Today, Governor McAuliffe announced that the September General Fund revenue increased 5.3% from the previous year with all major sources contributing to the increase. This is the first time revenues have increased for three consecutive months since April-June of 2013.
Video: Libertarian congressional candidate Will Hammer
Sixth District Libertarian congressional nominee Will Hammer released his first campaign web ad on Monday. Hammer is challenging incumbent Republican Congressman Bob Goodlatte in the November election.
State revenues up 1.7 percent in August, 7.7 percent for 2014
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that August General Fund revenue increased 1.7% from the previous year. On a fiscal-year-to-date basis, total revenue collections rose 7.7% compared with the same period last year.
Tourism revenue grew in Harrisonburg in 2013
Tourism was once more an important contributor to the local economy in 2013. Tourism revenue for the City of Harrisonburg reached $106,875,730 a 0.9 percent change over 2012.
Virginia tourism revenues exceeded $21.5 billion in 2013
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Virginia generated $21.5 billion in revenue from tourists in 2013, a 1.4 percent increase over 2012.
Stephen Eldridge: The ‘Fair Tax’ is a fraud
The “Fair Tax” (“FT”) is a fraud – it is more wealth redistribution, and a financial scam.
Bob Goodlatte: Renewed push for a balanced budget amendment
March 2, 1995, was a pivotal day in the history of our country. On that day, the U.S. Senate failed by one vote to pass a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution.
Robert Hurt: Our commonsense plan for a stronger economy and a brighter future
Creating jobs, boosting our economy, and providing a foundation for a brighter tomorrow: these are the simple facets of House Republicans’ plan for expanding opportunity for all Americans.
Randy Forbes: How many times are you taxed a day?
Our tax system is complex and confusing. It discourages job growth and overall competitiveness, and it discourages every day Americans who want to live their lives without the stress of Uncle Sam knocking at their doors.
Cadence Inc. announces record first half revenues
Cadence, Inc. announced unaudited results for the first six months of 2014 including a 26 percent increase in revenue compared to 2013 to $33.6 million.
American Farm Bureau: Federal estate taxes ripe for repeal
With 218 co-sponsors—more than half of the U.S. House of Representatives—on board, legislation to repeal federal estate taxes is ripe for floor action, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
AG’s office helps shut down interstate cigarette trafficking operation
Proceedings in the federal trial of Wissam and Bassam Khalil of Rhode Island were halted last Thursday after the brothers pleaded guilty to their roles in a smuggling scheme that trafficked more than 6 million cigarettes from Virginia to Rhode Island over a two year period.
Virginia state revenues down $439 million from forecast
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that preliminary figures indicate the state concluded Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 with an approximately $438.5 million shortfall in general fund revenue collections, excluding transfers.
City of Staunton launches new maps, app website
The City of Staunton announced today the launch of a new “Maps & Apps” website. Maps & Apps replaces the traditional city “GIS” site previously available for use by the public.
How a fairer tax code can improve America’s infrastructure
As Congress heads home to celebrate the Fourth of July, it leaves with two critical issues unaddressed. The first is the increasing – and troubling – trend of big corporations essentially giving up their American citizenship and reincorporating overseas to reduce their U.S. taxes.
President Obama on the state of the U.S. economy
We know from our history our economy doesn’t grow from the top down; it grows from the middle out. We do better when you’ve got some construction workers on the job. They then go to a restaurant and they buy a new car. That means the workers there start doing better.
Hobby Lobby about much more than contraception
The Independent Women’s Forum applauds the decision of the Supreme Court in Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby, Inc. and Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp v. Sebelius.
Report: The impact of fuel taxes on Virginia, Maryland, D.C.
Last year, lawmakers in Virginia made history by altering the state fuel tax rate formula. In a rejection of traditional transportation funding, Virginia became the first state to eliminate the conventional cents-per-gallon (cpg) fuel tax,and the District of Columbia followed suit.
Ending the taxpayer subsidy for exorbitant executive bonuses
There is an outrage in our tax code and it’s costing you money. Federal law currently gives publicly–held corporations a special tax deduction when they pay their executives huge “performance-based” bonuses. The deduction can be worth millions of dollars. The more they shower their executives with such pay, the less publicly-held corporations pay in federal taxes.
Bob Goodlatte: Keeping Internet access tax free
Few people study their telephone and Internet bills closely, but it might be worth taking a second glance next month. Take a close look at your next phone bill, and at the bottom you will see a laundry list of access taxes.
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