Monthly Archives: November 2007

Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Davis Case

Posted on November 5, 2007 by Russ

The Supreme Court heard arguments in Kentucky Department of Revenue v. Davis today. The Scotusblog has a good discussion of the arguments that were made today. The case, as I’ve mentioned before, is on whether or not states can favor … Continue reading →

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You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide

Posted on November 4, 2007 by Russ

Robert Beale is the former CEO of a computer parts company. He believed that God, the US Constitution, and ‘tyrannical political societies’ were good reasons not to pay taxes. Tax authorities begged to differ, and alleged that he hid his … Continue reading →

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Former Government Officials in Trouble

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Russ

Two similar cases made the news on Wednesday; two government officials involved in tax trouble because of other crimes they are alleged to have committed. First, from Huntsville, Alabama, a former director at the Redstone Arsenal is accused of taking … Continue reading →

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A Very Unrepentant Fraudster

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Russ

In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives, like leadership, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. That’s straight from the website of the Girl Scouts of … Continue reading →

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Michigan Businesses Aren’t Happy

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Russ

How would you like to do business in a state where taxes are going up, yet your customers are leaving? And not only are tax rates rising, the state has implemented a tax on services. Welcome to Michigan. Michigan’s new … Continue reading →

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The Pumpkin Tax Is No More

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Russ

Food and food ingredients are defined as substances that are sold for ingestion or chewing by humans and are consumed for their taste or nutritional value. So reads the Iowa Department of Revenue’s policy on what is food. Why is … Continue reading →

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