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Washington, D.C. gets back nearly six times, per capita, what it contributes For those who believe that the federal government should tax us, either by income tax or a fair tax, or any other direct means of taxation, must understand that doing so only creates socialism among the states (taking from one to give to another), as the following table shows (A more complete table can also be found at Tax Foundation Special Report No. 158, “Federal Tax Burdens and Spending by State). The table is from 2005 (I haven’t found a newer one, yet), so I would suppose that...

We wish it weren't so. But the evidence keeps coming in that other states, such as Texas and its Sun Belt neighbors, are doing something right in promoting business and jobs creation, and California is doing something terribly wrong. The U.S. Census Bureau just released estimates of the top 10 fastest-growing metropolitan areas, by population, from April 1, 2010, to July 1, 2011. Not one was in California. The fastest-growing was Kennewick-Pasco-Richland, Wash., which grew 4.3 percent during the 15-month period. It enjoys a diverse economy and Washington's lack of a state income tax. Second-fastest growing was Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos,...

Pay no sales tax Aug. 3-5 On school supplies, clothes during tax 'holiday' Virginia's second sales tax holiday is set for Friday, Aug. 3, through Sunday, Aug. 5. During the three-day event, certain purchases will be exempt from the 5 percent state and local retail sales tax. Sales tax will not be charged on school supplies priced at $20 or less per item, or on articles of clothing, including footwear, costing $100 or less each. The holiday, approved unanimously by the 2006 REPUBLICAN General Assembly, will take place each year on the first Friday-Sunday period in August. Earlier this year,...

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger defended his health care plan Thursday against criticism that he broke his fundamental campaign pledge of no new taxes by asking businesses and physicians to give a share of their revenues to the state. In a 30-minute interview with The Bee, the Republican governor insisted his proposed charge on certain groups is not a tax because the money collected is dedicated to health care rather than other state expenditures. He also said he does not see it as a tax because it is intended to lower costs throughout the system, benefiting those who have to pay upfront....

Whether you are for the FairTax or Flat Tax, go ahead and cast your vote. As of this writing, with over 9700 votes in, the FairTax is leading the Flat Tax 43% to 11%. 43% are not not supporting either one. 2% will support either one.

This Resolution on VA taxes passed the Roanoke County Republican Party meeting last night by unanimous vote... A RESOLUTION--ROANOKE COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY MEETING ON MARCH 20, 2006 Whereas, the General Assembly raised our taxes during the previous session, and Whereas, the General Assembly is considering another tax increase, in the face of a budget surplus of $1.4 billion or more, and Whereas, some Republican members of the Virginia Senate and Virginia House of Delegates are actually supporting Gov. Kaine's call for higher taxes, Be it therefore resolved that the Roanoke County Republican Party STRONGLY OPPOSES further tax and fee increases...

A Reminder from Americans for Freedom & Opportunity February 20, 2006 Americans for Freedom and Opportunity wants to remind Virginians that the kNOw Campaign is having a rally this Wednesday at the Capitol to oppose Transportation Tax Hikes. Rally Schedule 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Sign-in table in the lobby of the General Assembly Building. Please come and pick up stickers and literature on the kNOw Campaign. 11:00: Gather outside the General Assembly Building. Guest Speaker, Paul Harris, former Delegate & Chairman for Americans for Freedom & Prosperity will speak. 11:30 - Noon: Greet General Assembly members as they walk...

President Bush Proposing To Eliminate Tax On Dividend Income For Individuals As you may have read, as part of his economic plan, President Bush is proposing to eliminate the tax on dividend income for individuals.  This means that if you own corporate stock, any dividend payments you receive would not be counted as taxable income for federal income tax purposes. Forcing Americans to pay income taxes on corporate dividends amounts to double taxation since dividends are paid from profits that have already been taxed as corporate income.  This is unfair and un-American! Moreover, the dividend tax hits seniors living on...