Tag Archives: LosAngeles

Class Action Approved for Los Angeles Phone Tax Lawsuit

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Russ

The City of Los Angeles’ telephone tax used to be based on the Federal telephone excise tax. The federal tax, collection of which began to fund the Spanish-American War (Remember the Maine?), ended when almost every circuit Court of Appeal … Continue reading →

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To Live and Tax in Los Angeles

Posted on July 12, 2009 by Russ

Many cities (and a few states) in the United States have business and professions taxes. The tax rate usually depends on what occupation you’re in. The taxes can be low, or high. I used to run West Coast operations for … Continue reading →

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Holy Housing in Los Angeles?

Posted on May 12, 2007 by Russ

Back in 2005, I reported on the Orange County Sewage District’s hiring of a spiritual counselor. The idea of spiritual sewage made me laugh…at least, I’m not in the OCSD so the tax dollars didn’t come out of my pockets. … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles Cell Phone Tax Increase Invalid

Posted on May 10, 2007 by Russ

The California Court of Appeals upheld a District Court ruling that the City of Los Angeles increase in their tax on cellular phone service was invalid. The City will likely appeal the decision to the State Supreme Court. The case … Continue reading →

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