Monthly Archives: January 2009

A Slight Improvement in Michigan

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Russ

Michigan has one of the worst business tax climates in the country. Legislators in the state made a slight improvement in their tax situation last week when they unanimously approved a bill that would stop Michigan businesses from paying tax … Continue reading →

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Oregon Looking at a Mileage Tax

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Russ

Among the many taxes that we pay is the gasoline tax. Oregon, which has no sales tax, uses the gasoline tax as its primary funding for road repairs. Governor Ted Kulongoski wants to change that. “As Oregonians drive less and … Continue reading →

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Governator Preparing the 2009 Budget

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Russ

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger released details of next year’s budget. Full details aren’t available but it appears that this budget would cut the number of state employees, increase the sales tax by 1.5%, add new taxes on alcoholic beverages, and cut … Continue reading →

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Do I Owe 5¢ Or Am I Owed 4¢?

Posted on January 3, 2009 by Russ

I’m sure I have lifetime employment, and this story is yet another confirmation of that. A Detroit attorney received a bill for 5¢ from the IRS. He then received a letter noting that he was owed a 4¢ refund, but … Continue reading →

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