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Comment on IRS: tax everyone, but don’t threaten airlines’ profits by KevinCA

KevinCA — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:03:15 +0000

What you don’t mention here is that the tax that’s is not being levied on these fees is the airline excise tax. The airlines will still have to pay corporate INCOME tax on these amounts.

Comment on The Swiss Banker, the Real Estate Billionaire, and the Smuggled Diamonds by Congo Communique: Patrice, the martyr, Ali the “killer” and more tales from central Africa. By Danny Schechter « Kanan48

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:47:00 +0000

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Comment on Tax Q&A: I heard there isn’t actually a law that says we have to pay taxes. Is this true? by Ku

Ku — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:41:31 +0000

It basically boils down to this: The complacent, dumbed down average American has not the fortitude to stand up for “it’s” rights. “It”, the complacent, dumbed down average American, has lost sight of what “it” is and what “it’s” government is supposed to be. Income taxes ARE UNCONSTITUTIONAL. If EVERYONE had the sense and the fortitude enough to come together and stand against the tyranny and corruption, we wouldn’t have to waste time talking about such trivial things.
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Comment on Fat Tax? Fat Chance! by Mar Matthias Darin

Mar Matthias Darin — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:51:56 +0000

What I’ve noticed most is the lack of mentioning those that suffer weight issues not from eating but from medical issues like thyroid disorders, cancer, and so on.

The second issue that I can see is the possibility of discrimination followed by a whopper law suit. Calling it a “fat tax” is an open invitation for a suit.

It would be better to refer to these items as a “sweets tax” or “luxury foods tax” which is also more applicable to the intent.

Comment on Big Danger for Soda Lovers by Lubna

Lubna — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:18:41 +0000

My column for September (yet to be published) has covered this point. Pop goes the soda, say the tax legislators.

Comment on Fat Tax? Fat Chance! by Big Danger for Soda Lovers

Big Danger for Soda Lovers — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:28:21 +0000

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Comment on Why Barney Frank’s Phony AIG Outrage is Worse Than the Bonuses by Wednesday’s Links Value Plays

Wednesday’s Links Value Plays — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:26:59 +0000

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Comment on The Ten Best Tax Blog Posts: 2008 by Bill Bartmann

Bill Bartmann — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:35:54 +0000

Cool site, love the info.

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Stop Using Credit Cards By Putting Your Cards On Ice — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:27:44 +0000

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Comment on Doing the Minimum: Congress Spins the Roulette Wheel with New Minimum Wage Increase by Free Money, Expensive Raises, School Shopping, and Cheap Guns | Tax Rascal

Free Money, Expensive Raises, School Shopping, and Cheap Guns | Tax Rascal — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:38:45 +0000

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