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Study separates russian flat tax myth and fact

Other Sciences / Economics

created Jun 17, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Proponents of a flat rate income tax often point to Russia's 2001 switch to a 13 percent flat tax as nothing short of an economic miracle.





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Briefs: Virginia telecom flat-tax plan advances

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created Jan 24, 2006 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Virginia's proposed flat tax on telecommunications services was passed by a committee Monday and could reach the full House of Delegates later this week.


Only tax increase can cure Illinois budget woes, study says

Other Sciences / Economics

created Nov 18, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (3) | comments 3

Tax increases are the only solution to a widening budget crisis that a new study says has landed Illinois among the nation's most financially troubled states, a soon-to-be-released report by a team of University of Illinois ...


Roth IRA conversion not a good fit for all, tax expert says

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created Oct 26, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Starting next year, anyone can convert retirement savings into tax-advantaged Roth individual retirement accounts, but the much-touted switch isn't for everyone, a University of Illinois expert on tax and elder law warns.


Florida's consumer confidence remains flat amid mixed economic news

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created Oct 27, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Florida's consumer confidence remained flat at 72 in October, a level more in line with economists? expectations than the initial increase that was recorded last month, according to a new University of Florida ...


Opposition grows to U.S. phone-tax hike

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created Dec 06, 2005 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

A Washington group battling a proposed hike in the Universal Service Fund telephone tax says complaints from irate citizens are pouring into the capital.


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Report shows a decade of reductions in the cost of installed solar photovoltaic systems

Technology / Energy

created Feb 19, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

A new study on the installed costs of solar photovoltaic (PV) power systems in the U.S. shows that the average cost of these systems declined significantly from 1998 to 2007, but remained relatively flat during ...


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Netherlands to levy 'green' road tax by the kilometre

Technology / Hi Tech

created Nov 13, 2009 | popularity 3.2 / 5 (5) | comments 8

The Dutch government said Friday it wants to introduce a "green" road tax by the kilometre from 2012 aimed at cutting carbon dioxide emissions by 10 percent and halving congestion.


Consumer group urges preserving phone tax

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created Feb 28, 2006 | popularity 1.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0

A consumer group is urging Congress to be wary of a proposal to change the Universal Service Fund long-distance charge to a flat per-line charge.


House Democrats considering insurance tax (AP)

House Democrats considering insurance tax

Medicine & Health / Health

created Sep 25, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

(AP) -- House Democrats are considering an insurance tax to help pay for their health care overhaul plan, even though such a funding scheme is bitterly opposed by labor unions that are among the party's most ...


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Europe bids to tax personal fuel consumption

Space & Earth / Environment

created Oct 02, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (8) | comments 5

A Europe-wide tax on personal or household fuel consumption was proposed on Friday as EU finance ministers met to discuss who should pay what in the fight against global warming.



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