Any fundamental reform is a long shot, but there is no denying that the momentum behind the fair tax concept is building, |
Any tax increases that did pass after the remarkably low collection in 2002 are contributing to the increased collections now. |
Even though there is an element of fairness in that proposal, we wouldn't recommend it. It sets a dangerous precedent. We'd just prefer that other states stop imposing their taxes on Washington athletes. |
Generally, none have record-setting rates. But they have fairly high rates for all the taxes. |
Income and sales taxes are both collected in dribs and drabs. |
Not everyone is a Shaquille O'Neal, making millions, that can travel with a coterie of accountants. We consider it to be an outrageous administrative burden on anyone who travels and works for a few days out of state. |
Officials offered to take four percentage points off that, |
The biggest factor is income. The higher the state's per capita income, the higher the percentage that goes into the pot. |
Unfortunately, we now need to either find a 50-and-over league that will accept us or join a golf league instead! |
Unlike income, or even sales taxes, property taxes are not accurate indicators of your cash at hand. |
We don't find that Idaho's tax structure is all that hospitable to business. |