An introduction to Unshackle Upstate, a strong and growing coalition dedicated to making changes in New York State government that will enhance the Upstate New York economy and create jobs.
This document summarizes the key issues discussed at the 2010 Louisiana Association of Business and Industry legislative conference. It outlines some positive tax changes that have been implemented as well as the state's budget shortfall projections. It also discusses workforce reductions, unemployment rates, federal climate change legislation concerns, and preferences for prioritizing jobs and the economy over federal health care expansion.
The Oak Park Town Hall discussed the state budget and recent legislative progress. The state budget funds education, human services, and cuts spending and pensions to save money. Recent laws passed automatic voter registration, protected abortion access, limited cooperation with immigration enforcement, expanded sealing of criminal records, and reformed school funding. The tax increase went to paying pensions and bills, and Illinois' tax rate remains competitive. Pension debt grew as contributions lagged for decades. Officials provided contact information to discuss issues.
A webinar presentation by Geoffrey Plague, Independent Sector, to the chief development officers from National Health Council member organizations. October 3, 2011
The document discusses the growing wage gap and declining unionization rates in the United States from 1947 to present. It outlines national and state level assaults on workers' rights through "right to work" laws and restrictions on collective bargaining. While some anti-union legislation was prevented, other measures like restrictions on teachers and public employees were passed in 2011. The document argues "right to work" laws drive down wages and benefits for all workers.
The budget document discusses Finance Minister Bill Morneau's third budget, which continued the Liberal goals of social inclusion and supporting innovation. However, announcements were modest, with most investments directed at the public sector, likely due to uncertainties around NAFTA and US tax cuts. The budget projects a $18.1 billion deficit for 2018-19, down slightly from the previous year, and stresses Canada's strong economic fundamentals despite not balancing the budget by 2019 as promised.
This document discusses Abe's background and experience growing up in Syria and immigrating to the US, where he worked hard and achieved success as a civil engineer and business owner in Michigan. It outlines Abe's plan to turn Michigan's economy around by making it a right-to-work state, repealing prevailing wage laws, repealing the Michigan Business Tax, and reducing the bloat in the public sector to create more jobs and opportunity in the state. The document provides statistics showing how these policy changes could save taxpayers money and help Michigan's economy recover from its current struggles with high unemployment.
This presentation discusses how homeowners, businesses, and municipalities would benefit from a repeal of Indiana's proprty tax and presents a plan for accomplishing repeal.
The Edelman Perspective - Ontario Budget 2018Edelman
The document summarizes reactions to the 2018 Ontario provincial budget released by Premier Kathleen Wynne. It outlines some of the key investments and tax changes in the budget, including increased funding for healthcare, infrastructure, and childcare. The budget also proposes personal income tax increases for those earning over $92,000 annually. Reactions were mixed, with opposition parties and business groups criticizing the tax hikes and ever-rising costs, while unions and environmental groups praised investments in public services and climate initiatives.
This document summarizes the key issues discussed at the 2010 Louisiana Association of Business and Industry legislative conference. It outlines some positive tax changes that have been implemented as well as the state's budget shortfall projections. It also discusses workforce reductions, unemployment rates, federal climate change legislation concerns, and preferences for prioritizing jobs and the economy over federal health care expansion.
The Oak Park Town Hall discussed the state budget and recent legislative progress. The state budget funds education, human services, and cuts spending and pensions to save money. Recent laws passed automatic voter registration, protected abortion access, limited cooperation with immigration enforcement, expanded sealing of criminal records, and reformed school funding. The tax increase went to paying pensions and bills, and Illinois' tax rate remains competitive. Pension debt grew as contributions lagged for decades. Officials provided contact information to discuss issues.
A webinar presentation by Geoffrey Plague, Independent Sector, to the chief development officers from National Health Council member organizations. October 3, 2011
The document discusses the growing wage gap and declining unionization rates in the United States from 1947 to present. It outlines national and state level assaults on workers' rights through "right to work" laws and restrictions on collective bargaining. While some anti-union legislation was prevented, other measures like restrictions on teachers and public employees were passed in 2011. The document argues "right to work" laws drive down wages and benefits for all workers.
The budget document discusses Finance Minister Bill Morneau's third budget, which continued the Liberal goals of social inclusion and supporting innovation. However, announcements were modest, with most investments directed at the public sector, likely due to uncertainties around NAFTA and US tax cuts. The budget projects a $18.1 billion deficit for 2018-19, down slightly from the previous year, and stresses Canada's strong economic fundamentals despite not balancing the budget by 2019 as promised.
This document discusses Abe's background and experience growing up in Syria and immigrating to the US, where he worked hard and achieved success as a civil engineer and business owner in Michigan. It outlines Abe's plan to turn Michigan's economy around by making it a right-to-work state, repealing prevailing wage laws, repealing the Michigan Business Tax, and reducing the bloat in the public sector to create more jobs and opportunity in the state. The document provides statistics showing how these policy changes could save taxpayers money and help Michigan's economy recover from its current struggles with high unemployment.
This presentation discusses how homeowners, businesses, and municipalities would benefit from a repeal of Indiana's proprty tax and presents a plan for accomplishing repeal.
The Edelman Perspective - Ontario Budget 2018Edelman
The document summarizes reactions to the 2018 Ontario provincial budget released by Premier Kathleen Wynne. It outlines some of the key investments and tax changes in the budget, including increased funding for healthcare, infrastructure, and childcare. The budget also proposes personal income tax increases for those earning over $92,000 annually. Reactions were mixed, with opposition parties and business groups criticizing the tax hikes and ever-rising costs, while unions and environmental groups praised investments in public services and climate initiatives.
The document proposes reforms to stabilize California's budget including: 1) empowering local governments, 2) creating an independent watchdog for the public interest, and 3) updating the tax system to provide stable revenue by reducing income taxes for most, broadening the sales tax base, and reducing corporate taxes. It estimates the tax changes would generate $10 billion annually for schools, higher education, counties, and cities. Other reforms include a rainy day fund, multi-year budgeting, and initiative process changes.
Edelman Canada shares highlights from Alberta Finance Minister Joe Ceci’s 2017 Budget. To learn more about Edelman Canada, please visit www.edelman.ca.
Edelman Canada shares highlights from British Columbia Finance Minister Mike de Jong’s 2017 Budget. To learn more about Edelman Canada, please visit www.edelman.ca.
- Municipalities will see substantially lower revenues from various sources such as local service taxes, liquid fuels funds, and realty transfer taxes due to economic downturn and high gas prices in 2008. Earned income tax, business taxes, and interest earnings will also be lower.
- Unemployment rates have risen significantly while payrolls have declined sharply resulting in lower personal income tax revenues and increased costs to unemployment funds.
- Revenues are expected to remain flat or decline further while costs such as insurance, materials, and wages increase, resulting in budget deficits, staff cuts, borrowing, and reduced services for many municipalities.
The document discusses the growing problem of government debt in the United States. It notes that the annual deficit has grown substantially in recent years, reaching over $1 trillion in 2010 and 2011. This level of deficit requires significant government borrowing each year. The total national debt held by the public is over $10 trillion. Cutting spending, raising taxes, and economic growth are the three main strategies proposed to address the debt, but each faces challenges. The high and growing level of debt poses economic risks going forward.
CRFB - Build Back Better for Less - Oct. 15 2021CRFBGraphics
This document summarizes proposals for President Biden's economic recovery package, known as "Build Back Better". It compares the cost and policies of proposals ranging from $1.5 trillion to $4.6 trillion. The House-passed bill is estimated to cost $4.6 trillion but is underfunded. Alternative proposals that cost $1.5 trillion or $2.3 trillion are outlined, focusing spending on families, health care, education, climate and paid leave, and offsetting costs through tax increases. The $2.3 trillion option is described in more detail, expanding programs like the child tax credit while means-testing benefits and implementing reforms to reduce costs.
This document discusses key concepts related to government spending and taxation in the United States. It defines Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as the total value of goods and services produced, and notes that 34% of all government spending is funded through GDP. It also defines Gross State Product (GSP) and Gross Regional Product (GRP) as measures of economic output for states and regions. The document outlines various taxes levied by federal, state, and local governments, including income, sales, property, corporate and excise taxes. It also discusses principles of taxation such as equity, yield, elasticity, political accountability, and acceptability.
The summary discusses the key topics and events from the 57th Annual Siouxland/Washington Conference held from April 11-14, 2011. It includes meetings with various Congress members to discuss priority issues such as the federal deficit, energy, transportation funding, and tax policy. Presentations were given on transportation reauthorization, regional innovation clusters, and economic development programs. Site visits included a tour of the U.S. Supreme Court and briefings from HUD, SBA, and EDA on collaborative funding opportunities.
Heritage Foundation has issued a set of five simple actions Congress must take in order to meet the electoral mandate of the American people. These five priorities represent the bare minimum of what is expected of our new representatives.
Ontario Budget 2017: The Road to Election 2018Edelman
Edelman Canada shares insights on the Ontario Budget Update, highlighting keys aspects of the Provincial Budget tabled at Queen’s Park. To learn more about Edelman Canada, please visit www.edelman.ca.
The document summarizes the economics of state and local governments. It discusses how state governments are responsible for larger projects and services like prisons, while local governments focus on services like schools. It also discusses community groups and how they can empower citizens and work with elected officials during budgeting. The summary analyzes Philadelphia's budget constraints and how community groups could help ensure needs are met. It defines comparative advantage and assesses Philadelphia's advantages over other cities. Finally, it predicts how Governor Wolf may approach upcoming budget negotiations to meet priorities and whether certain issues like pensions will be addressed.
The document discusses Massachusetts state budget shortfalls and potential options to close a $5.4 billion gap. It notes that 73% of state spending goes to education, local aid, healthcare, and human services. Even eliminating all state human services agencies or education spending would not close the full gap. Potential revenue generators discussed include closing tax loopholes, increasing various taxes by 1% including the corporate tax, gas tax, meals and hotel taxes, and income and sales taxes. Raising property taxes is also mentioned but impacts would depend on location.
This document summarizes Illinois' fiscal situation and recent budget debates. It notes that while the FY2013 budget was based on one-time revenues, the FY2014 budget maintains the same spending levels. It expresses concerns that this does not prepare for lower revenues in FY2015. The document also discusses Illinois' massive pension debt and underfunding, as well as the state's poor economic growth and job losses compared to other states. It advocates pension reform and policies to promote business growth and job creation in order to address Illinois' fiscal challenges.
This document summarizes Illinois' fiscal situation and recent budget debates. It notes that while the FY2013 budget was based on one-time revenues, the FY2014 budget maintains the same spending levels. It expresses concerns that this does not prepare for lower revenues in FY2015. The document also discusses Illinois' massive pension debt and underfunding, as well as the state's poor economic growth and job losses compared to other states. It advocates pension reform and policies to promote business growth and job creation in order to improve Illinois' fiscal health.
The document summarizes Illinois' fiscal crisis and the tax increases passed in 2011 to address a large budget deficit. It describes how Illinois has historically relied too heavily on property taxes and lacked a fair tax system. The tax increases were expected to generate $7.3 billion annually but deficits remain due to inadequate revenues and increasing costs for education, healthcare, and human services. Further reforms and revenue options are needed to structurally address Illinois' budget problems.
- The document summarizes government spending and debt levels in Canada and its provinces as of November 2016. It finds that only three provinces (British Colombia, Quebec, and Nova Scotia) will show surpluses for 2016, while combined federal and provincial deficits total over $41 billion. It also discusses topics like employment, wages, deficits, debt, GDP growth, internal trade barriers between provinces, and the upcoming negotiations on the federal health accord.
T3S briefing about New Government Policytonyosailing
The document summarizes the key announcements from the UK government's budget, including plans to reduce the deficit primarily through public spending cuts. It outlines reductions to local government grants, benefits, and public sector pay. It also describes initiatives to increase voluntary and community participation through programs like National Citizen Service and Local Enterprise Partnerships. Finally, it notes many programs and organizations are under review and further spending cuts are expected with the upcoming Comprehensive Spending Review.
Sage Real Estate has developed a comprehensive marketing campaign utilizing traditional and digital marketing tools to maximize exposure for listings. The campaign includes professional photos, feature sheets, signage, an individual listing website with photos and virtual tour, social media promotion, and paid search advertising. This wide-reaching multi-platform approach aims to attract the largest possible audience to sell homes quickly at top prices.
The document proposes reforms to stabilize California's budget including: 1) empowering local governments, 2) creating an independent watchdog for the public interest, and 3) updating the tax system to provide stable revenue by reducing income taxes for most, broadening the sales tax base, and reducing corporate taxes. It estimates the tax changes would generate $10 billion annually for schools, higher education, counties, and cities. Other reforms include a rainy day fund, multi-year budgeting, and initiative process changes.
Edelman Canada shares highlights from Alberta Finance Minister Joe Ceci’s 2017 Budget. To learn more about Edelman Canada, please visit www.edelman.ca.
Edelman Canada shares highlights from British Columbia Finance Minister Mike de Jong’s 2017 Budget. To learn more about Edelman Canada, please visit www.edelman.ca.
- Municipalities will see substantially lower revenues from various sources such as local service taxes, liquid fuels funds, and realty transfer taxes due to economic downturn and high gas prices in 2008. Earned income tax, business taxes, and interest earnings will also be lower.
- Unemployment rates have risen significantly while payrolls have declined sharply resulting in lower personal income tax revenues and increased costs to unemployment funds.
- Revenues are expected to remain flat or decline further while costs such as insurance, materials, and wages increase, resulting in budget deficits, staff cuts, borrowing, and reduced services for many municipalities.
The document discusses the growing problem of government debt in the United States. It notes that the annual deficit has grown substantially in recent years, reaching over $1 trillion in 2010 and 2011. This level of deficit requires significant government borrowing each year. The total national debt held by the public is over $10 trillion. Cutting spending, raising taxes, and economic growth are the three main strategies proposed to address the debt, but each faces challenges. The high and growing level of debt poses economic risks going forward.
CRFB - Build Back Better for Less - Oct. 15 2021CRFBGraphics
This document summarizes proposals for President Biden's economic recovery package, known as "Build Back Better". It compares the cost and policies of proposals ranging from $1.5 trillion to $4.6 trillion. The House-passed bill is estimated to cost $4.6 trillion but is underfunded. Alternative proposals that cost $1.5 trillion or $2.3 trillion are outlined, focusing spending on families, health care, education, climate and paid leave, and offsetting costs through tax increases. The $2.3 trillion option is described in more detail, expanding programs like the child tax credit while means-testing benefits and implementing reforms to reduce costs.
This document discusses key concepts related to government spending and taxation in the United States. It defines Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as the total value of goods and services produced, and notes that 34% of all government spending is funded through GDP. It also defines Gross State Product (GSP) and Gross Regional Product (GRP) as measures of economic output for states and regions. The document outlines various taxes levied by federal, state, and local governments, including income, sales, property, corporate and excise taxes. It also discusses principles of taxation such as equity, yield, elasticity, political accountability, and acceptability.
The summary discusses the key topics and events from the 57th Annual Siouxland/Washington Conference held from April 11-14, 2011. It includes meetings with various Congress members to discuss priority issues such as the federal deficit, energy, transportation funding, and tax policy. Presentations were given on transportation reauthorization, regional innovation clusters, and economic development programs. Site visits included a tour of the U.S. Supreme Court and briefings from HUD, SBA, and EDA on collaborative funding opportunities.
Heritage Foundation has issued a set of five simple actions Congress must take in order to meet the electoral mandate of the American people. These five priorities represent the bare minimum of what is expected of our new representatives.
Ontario Budget 2017: The Road to Election 2018Edelman
Edelman Canada shares insights on the Ontario Budget Update, highlighting keys aspects of the Provincial Budget tabled at Queen’s Park. To learn more about Edelman Canada, please visit www.edelman.ca.
The document summarizes the economics of state and local governments. It discusses how state governments are responsible for larger projects and services like prisons, while local governments focus on services like schools. It also discusses community groups and how they can empower citizens and work with elected officials during budgeting. The summary analyzes Philadelphia's budget constraints and how community groups could help ensure needs are met. It defines comparative advantage and assesses Philadelphia's advantages over other cities. Finally, it predicts how Governor Wolf may approach upcoming budget negotiations to meet priorities and whether certain issues like pensions will be addressed.
The document discusses Massachusetts state budget shortfalls and potential options to close a $5.4 billion gap. It notes that 73% of state spending goes to education, local aid, healthcare, and human services. Even eliminating all state human services agencies or education spending would not close the full gap. Potential revenue generators discussed include closing tax loopholes, increasing various taxes by 1% including the corporate tax, gas tax, meals and hotel taxes, and income and sales taxes. Raising property taxes is also mentioned but impacts would depend on location.
This document summarizes Illinois' fiscal situation and recent budget debates. It notes that while the FY2013 budget was based on one-time revenues, the FY2014 budget maintains the same spending levels. It expresses concerns that this does not prepare for lower revenues in FY2015. The document also discusses Illinois' massive pension debt and underfunding, as well as the state's poor economic growth and job losses compared to other states. It advocates pension reform and policies to promote business growth and job creation in order to address Illinois' fiscal challenges.
This document summarizes Illinois' fiscal situation and recent budget debates. It notes that while the FY2013 budget was based on one-time revenues, the FY2014 budget maintains the same spending levels. It expresses concerns that this does not prepare for lower revenues in FY2015. The document also discusses Illinois' massive pension debt and underfunding, as well as the state's poor economic growth and job losses compared to other states. It advocates pension reform and policies to promote business growth and job creation in order to improve Illinois' fiscal health.
The document summarizes Illinois' fiscal crisis and the tax increases passed in 2011 to address a large budget deficit. It describes how Illinois has historically relied too heavily on property taxes and lacked a fair tax system. The tax increases were expected to generate $7.3 billion annually but deficits remain due to inadequate revenues and increasing costs for education, healthcare, and human services. Further reforms and revenue options are needed to structurally address Illinois' budget problems.
- The document summarizes government spending and debt levels in Canada and its provinces as of November 2016. It finds that only three provinces (British Colombia, Quebec, and Nova Scotia) will show surpluses for 2016, while combined federal and provincial deficits total over $41 billion. It also discusses topics like employment, wages, deficits, debt, GDP growth, internal trade barriers between provinces, and the upcoming negotiations on the federal health accord.
T3S briefing about New Government Policytonyosailing
The document summarizes the key announcements from the UK government's budget, including plans to reduce the deficit primarily through public spending cuts. It outlines reductions to local government grants, benefits, and public sector pay. It also describes initiatives to increase voluntary and community participation through programs like National Citizen Service and Local Enterprise Partnerships. Finally, it notes many programs and organizations are under review and further spending cuts are expected with the upcoming Comprehensive Spending Review.
Sage Real Estate has developed a comprehensive marketing campaign utilizing traditional and digital marketing tools to maximize exposure for listings. The campaign includes professional photos, feature sheets, signage, an individual listing website with photos and virtual tour, social media promotion, and paid search advertising. This wide-reaching multi-platform approach aims to attract the largest possible audience to sell homes quickly at top prices.
The women's suffrage movement fought to gain women the right to vote, which they lacked during colonial times when only adult male property owners could vote. As more women became educated and involved in reform movements in the early 19th century, they and their supporters called suffragists began questioning why women could not also vote. Though some men harassed and intimidated suffragists, the women continued their struggle and achieved the right to vote with the 19th amendment in 1920.
The ocean contains a vast diversity of microscopic life. A single drop of ocean water, when viewed under a microscope, can contain thousands of living creatures including bacteria, algae, protozoa and small invertebrates. These tiny organisms play an important role in the ocean ecosystem by forming the base of the marine food web and participating in key nutrient cycles.
The document discusses creating an exceptional web experience using web mapping. It describes the current state of web mapping and addresses Australia's productivity deficit by making online versions of documents that integrate various inputs like books, images, charts, maps and geospatial files. The goal is to create an immersive and engaging experience for users by automating behaviors, building intelligence into the application to interpret data for users so they don't have to do the hard work. It emphasizes developing a good team with complementary skills over around 3 months to develop a framework that delivers the 500MB of text and 3.5GB of geospatial data in a simple but not oversimplified user-centric design.
La biblioteca pública municipal de Picassent ofrece varios libros nuevos la semana del 22 de febrero, incluyendo títulos sobre policías, crímenes, desapariciones y novelas como "1Q84" y "La chica con pies de cristal". La biblioteca también comparte un enlace a la página web de la novela "El ángel perdido".
CheckMarket Mechanical Turk Getting Started GuideCheckMarket
CheckMarket Mechanical Turk (mTurk) is an easy-to-use tool to transcribe open responses from paper surveys. It works like this: Respondents complete a paper questionnaire; These forms are sent to CheckMarket; The forms are scanned and the responses to closed questions are automatically processed; Computers cannot read handwriting so handwritten responses are saved as images to be manually processed by humans.
The weekly newsletter from the Picassent Municipal Public Library provided updates for May 2011. It highlighted new additions to the collection including books, DVDs, and music CDs. Library patrons were also informed about upcoming cultural events at the library involving book presentations and music performances.
This document outlines 10 essential reforms needed to improve New York's financial situation. It discusses capping property tax increases and state spending, ending the double standard of higher pay for public employees, and trimming Medicaid costs. The state's Medicaid program is the most expensive in the nation at $47.6 billion annually despite serving fewer people than California or Florida. Immediate action is needed from state leaders to control costs and ease New York's heavy tax burden in order to stop the flow of jobs and residents to other states.
The document discusses why social media is important for businesses. It notes that traditional media is declining while digital media like social networks and videos are growing rapidly. The document provides examples of large and small businesses that have successfully used social media like Southwest Airlines, H&R Block, and Zappos to connect with customers and increase sales. It concludes that as customers increasingly use social media, all businesses must adopt social media strategies to effectively communicate and build relationships.
This is a presentation that was created for a univeristy lesson. We were instructed to create a web page promoting a travel destination. We all used Powerpoint as the web page.
If you down load this presentation you will find it has hyperlinks and works pretty well as a web page.
I thought I would get away from the norm and do my web page on the Martian city of Mindaroo. Everyone else was doing real locations, and I though that was boring. This was about the only assignment at uni that we could do where you had to use your imagination.
This is about 15 years old now, but I still like it. Yes it has mistakes, but I still got a high distinction for it. Please enjoy.
AT-SINC is an authorized distributor of Dynamic Air Shelters. Dynamic Air Shelters began producing air beam structures in 1994 and developed the first blast resistant air shelter in 2007. Their next generation portable shelters are blast proof, hurricane proof, earthquake resistant, and fire resistant. They provide safe and easy installation without heavy equipment and offer long life spans, redeployability, and a variety of uses.
The document lists credits and licenses for 10 photos on Flickr. Each entry names the photographer, provides a link to the photo on Flickr, and notes that it is being used under a Creative Commons license allowing for sharing and non-commercial use, with some also allowing adaptations.
Dragisa Zunic - Classical computing with explicit structural rules - the *X c...Dragisa Zunic
The document discusses the ∗X calculus, which provides an explicit computational interpretation of classical logic proofs represented in sequent calculus. The ∗X calculus makes weakening and contraction explicit through terms corresponding to proofs. Terms are built from names and represent proofs with explicit erasure and duplication operations corresponding to weakening and contraction.
Purchase plus indenting module screenshotsNitin Sharma
This document outlines the various functions within an indenting module for managing purchase orders and requests. It includes options for creating indents, approving indents that require sign-off, and generating a variety of reports to track indent status, items pending approval, approved indents, and cancelled indents. The indenting module allows companies to efficiently create, route, and track purchase orders and requests through the approval workflow.
Dynamic Air Shelters produces several inflatable shelter products for military applications, including: (1) large air beam shelters for use as temporary operations centers, housing, and storage; (2) ballistic resistant side walls that can protect shelters and assets from small arms fire; and (3) sangars and overhead protection systems that provide blast protection and can be used as sentry posts or to shield vehicles and aircraft. Dynamic's shelters are resistant to weather extremes and can be easily assembled, disassembled, and transported.
This document summarizes Maryland's proposed FY2018 budget. It allocates $43.5 billion for operating expenses, with the largest amounts going to health ($14.1B), education ($8B), and higher education ($6.4B). The $4.5B capital budget allocates most funds to state facilities, health, and education projects. The budget relies on individual income taxes, sales taxes, and federal funds as main sources of revenue. However, federal funding is at risk of being cut under the new administration. The budget process in Maryland involves agencies, the governor, and legislature. Significant threats to the budget come from potential changes to federal policy around healthcare, taxes, and funding for social programs.
Fund Our Future Tax The Rich Invest In Our New Yorkstrongforall
This document proposes six bills as part of the "Invest in Our NY Act" to raise $51-75 billion annually. The bills would: 1) Create a progressive income tax system; 2) Tax investment income the same as wages; 3) Create an inheritance tax; 4) Tax billionaire fortunes and amend the constitution to allow a wealth tax; 5) Create a tax on financial transactions; 6) Offset corporate tax cuts from Trump. The proposals are aimed at taxing the wealthy and large corporations to generate revenue to invest in New York's economy and support services.
We are facing some very difficult budget choices and challenges for Massachusetts for Fiscal Year 2011 (July 2010 - July 2011). Governor Patrick and his administration are holding a series of hearings and forums around the state to get input and ideas from citizens where this presentation is included. To learn more about the hearings and forums, visit www.mass.gov/governor/forums
If you weren't able to make a hearing or forum or want to be prepared before you attend one, this presentation is about 9 minutes long and will give you a basic overview of the budget situation. Please review it, then visit our blog at www.mass.gov/blog/engage to comment and share your ideas.
The document discusses potential tax policy reforms in Texas to promote job growth. It argues that while Texas has had economic success with conservative policies, there is still room for improvement regarding taxes. It proposes limiting direct business taxes like the franchise tax, and limiting rising property taxes through measures like lowering the appraisal cap. The goal is to make Texas a low-tax job creation leader while other states face debt, taxes and regulation problems under liberal policies. Comprehensive analysis on these reform ideas will be published on the TCCRI website.
The Southwest California Legislative Council is an advocacy coalition comprised of representative members of the Temecula Valley, Murrieta, Wildomar, Menifee Valley, Lake Elsinore Valley and Perris Valley Chambers of Commerce representing more than 3,500 employers dedicated to promoting job growth, economic expansion, and preserving the overall global competitiveness of California.
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The document discusses reforming taxes as part of overall budget reform. It outlines that tax reform involves dealing with the entire revenue side of the budget, including various taxes and tax subsidies that make up a significant portion of federal spending. The document also discusses the relationship between taxes and the budget, noting that most spending and tax programs are designed in a way that ensures permanent built-in growth, contributing to long-term budget deficits. It advocates for a comprehensive approach to tax and budget reform.
David Olander, Chief Tax Counsel for the Ways and Means Committee, gave a presentation covering tax policy, financial policy, and the 2014/2015 budget process. On tax policy, he discussed recent tax reform proposals from the House and Senate as well as the Obama Administration's upcoming budget. He noted that comprehensive tax reform is unlikely to pass in 2014. On financial policy, he covered recent and upcoming legislative and regulatory issues. Finally, he provided an overview of the budget agreement for 2014/2015 and the outlook for the 2015 appropriations process and the 2014 elections.
The document discusses growing income inequality in the United States and proposes several policy solutions. It notes that income is increasingly concentrated among the top 1% of earners, wages have been flat while corporate profits have risen, and the current tax system exacerbates inequality. It argues for tax reforms that incentivize job creation in the US, investing tax revenues from the wealthy and corporations in education, infrastructure and public services to stimulate broad-based economic growth and restore equality of opportunity.
The Senate Minority Alternative Biennium Budget for Fiscal Years 2016-2017 aims to balance the budget, reduce spending by $1.59 billion, provide $287 million in tax relief in 2017 and $425 million in 2018, and make government less expensive and more effective. It cuts from the Governor's Budget by adopting many of the House Budget cuts, not funding collective bargaining increases, implementing budget restrictions, and making additional cuts to general spending and programs. The Senate Minority Budget is the only one of the proposed budgets that balances in both the short and long-term without relying on future tax increases.
Chapter1Introduction to Federal Taxation and Understanding theJinElias52
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Introduction to Federal Taxation and Understanding the Federal Tax Law
OBJECTIVES
After completing Chapter 1, you should be able to:
1. Identify types of taxes used by federal and state governments to raise revenues.
2. Understand the methods of tax collection and the trends shown by tax collection statistics.
3. Differentiate between tax avoidance and tax evasion.
4. Recall the underlying rationale of the federal income tax and its historical development.
5. Describe the route a tax bill takes until enacted into law.
6. Define the basic tax concepts and terms of federal income taxation.
INTRODUCTION
Federal taxation is the fuel by which Americans power their “Ship of State.” The tax structure which supports our federal government has gone from quill and ink records of revolutionary assessments to lightning speed computers which calculate and validate millions of income tax returns submitted by individuals and corporations. Federal taxes, in addition to the income tax, include a variety of other taxes covering estates, gifts, and customs, as well as excise taxes, and other minor categories of tax. Our governments can thus select among a variety of tax alternatives to produce the revenues required to operate national programs and carry out national policies.
Taxes are big business. Unfortunately, many business decisions are made in the United States today without regard to federal tax consequences. Individuals are concerned with personal income tax decisions and gift and estate tax decisions, while corporations concern themselves with corporate taxes, personal holding company taxes, and accumulated earnings tax decisions. Further, businesspersons must concern themselves with the choice of business entity: corporation, partnership, or S corporation. Differences in tax costs can be considerable. Advantages and disadvantages are virtually unlimited. This book presents information which is required knowledge if you make business decisions.
While most businesspersons (and many advisors) think about how to make decisions in nontax terms, the tax accountant bears the burden of introducing tax considerations. The topics presented in this book must be viewed in terms of decision-making—therefore, tax planning and tax research are of the utmost importance. Tax decisions are not made in a vacuum. Lawyers, accountants, financial managers, and a host of other experts work as a team in the decision-making process. This book is intended to serve as a guide for accounting students and for MBA students interested in gaining insight into and expertise in the tax complexities of business decision-making.
OVERVIEW
This chapter presents information on the magnitude of federal taxes collected and on taxpayer obligations. Then, a brief historical account is presented of federal tax collections prior to and after the adoption of the Sixteenth Amendment to the Constitution, which enabled Congress to levy “taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived.” Foll ...
This document analyzes the potential economic and fiscal effects of President Obama's proposed tax increases. It finds that enacting these tax increases would:
1) Slow economic growth significantly over the next decade, reducing GDP by $1.1 trillion total and eliminating hundreds of thousands of jobs each year on average.
2) Reduce business investment, personal savings, consumer spending and disposable income while increasing unemployment.
3) Have widespread negative impacts beyond just high-income taxpayers by slowing the overall economy, reducing job opportunities and income.
4) Exacerbate the country's fiscal problems by reducing the tax base as taxpayers adapt to higher rates, rather than solving the deficit issue through higher revenues alone. Congress should
This document summarizes Senator Don Harmon's presentation to the Business and Civic Council of Oak Park on June 26, 2015. It discusses the state of Illinois' budget process and challenges, including Governor Rauner's proposed budget cuts and the resulting impacts. It also outlines Democratic proposals for alternative budget and reforms, including investing in education, human services, and a middle class agenda. Potential areas of compromise are identified. Background on pension reforms and Illinois' economic strengths are also provided.
The document discusses the role of government in business in Canada. It outlines several ways the government is involved, including through crown corporations, laws and regulations, taxation, financial policies, financial aid, expenditures, purchasing policies, and services. Crown corporations are businesses owned by the government that were created to invest in certain industries within provinces. The trend has been toward privatizing some crown corporations. The government manages the economy through fiscal policy, using tools like taxation, spending, and tracking deficits and debt.
Why are new federal revenues needed?
What taxes are being considered to fund health care reform (and other needs)?
What would be most fair?
What would make the most sense?
The document summarizes comments made by Michael Turnipseed of the Kern County Taxpayers Association during the 2011-2012 Kern County budget hearings. It addresses challenges facing the national and local economy and recommends that the county board of supervisors focus on improving outcomes in education, employment, poverty, crime, and health by prioritizing goals, developing new strategies, and encouraging collaboration between local governments. It also stresses the need for the board to advocate for policies that promote jobs and economic growth.
Jobs, Innovation, and Opportunity in the StatesALEC
With unemployment remaining stubbornly high, and most Americans worrying about pocketbook issues like jobs, energy costs, retirement security, and health care affordability – ALEC releases its plan for Jobs, Innovation, and Opportunity. State lawmakers today face very difficult economic challenges. Since 1973, ALEC has focused on providing solutions to America’s biggest problems. State lawmakers can conquer today’s economic challenges by refocusing on our nation’s founding principles of limited government and free markets. The states, not Washington, D.C., must take the lead in restarting America’s economic engine and putting people back to work.
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Overview of Governor Paterson’s 2010-11 Executive Budget Proposal.
New York Governor David Paterson unveiled his 2010-2011 Executive Budget on yesterday. Totaling $134 billion , his proposal is aimed at closing a projected $7.4 billion deficit in the current budget year, as well as setting the stage for reducing future-year deficits of $14.3 billion in 2011-12, $18.3 billion in 2012-13, and $20.7 billion in 2013-14.
The document summarizes a report from the Competitive Enterprise Institute on the costs of federal regulations in the United States. Some key points:
- Regulatory costs in 2004 were estimated at $877 billion, exceeding corporate profits and personal income taxes.
- There were over 75,000 pages published in the Federal Register in 2004 setting new regulations, a 6.2% increase from the prior year.
- There are currently over 4,000 new rules and regulations in the pipeline from federal agencies.
This document provides an overview of living wage ordinance initiatives across the United States. It defines a living wage as a minimum wage requirement for employers with government contracts or assistance to pay a wage higher than the federal minimum. The document summarizes living wage campaigns and ordinances that have passed in over 80 cities and counties, including Baltimore, Milwaukee, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and many locations in New York State including Buffalo, Rochester, Oyster Bay, and New York City. It also outlines some of the common strategies used in living wage campaigns.
Unshackle Upstate and NFIB-NY, New York's leading taxpayer and small business advocacy organizations are opposed to Senator Cecilia Tkaczyk's tax-and-spend agenda.
This document endorses George Amedore for State Senate. It states that George Amedore knows how to run a successful business and create jobs, which is why he has been endorsed by New York's leading business and taxpayer organizations, NFIB and Unshackle Upstate. It encourages voting for George Amedore for State Senate on November 4th.
This document contains data on unemployment rates and population loss in upstate New York counties from 2010 to 2012. It lists the counties with the highest unemployment rates in May 2013, ranging from 9.3% in Lewis County to 7.6% in Cattaraugus and Hamilton Counties, which matched the New York State and U.S. rates that month. It also lists counties that experienced the greatest population declines from 2010 to 2012, from -1.5% in Delaware County to -0.1% in Orleans County, while New York State grew 1.0% and the U.S. grew 1.7% during that period. The source is listed as the New York State Department of Labor and U
The document proposes reducing taxes for Upstate New York residents and businesses over 4 years at a total approximate cost of $860 million. It includes reducing state income taxes for low-income residents, phasing out the corporate franchise tax, reducing sales tax in some counties, eliminating an energy assessment for manufacturers, and developing natural gas resources from Marcellus Shale.
The document discusses reforming New York State's Scaffold Law from 1885. It argues that the law is outdated and places absolute liability on contractors for elevation-related injuries, leading to high insurance costs that drive up construction costs and unemployment. Reform would add a comparative negligence standard used in other civil liability cases, allowing consideration of worker negligence, to make the law fairer while still protecting worker safety and rights. Reform supporters argue it would improve safety, create jobs, and provide equity for all involved in construction projects in New York.
This document analyzes the potential economic impact of a proposed bill (S6413) in New York that would increase the minimum wage. It finds that depending on future inflation rates, the bill could result in nearly 22,000 lost jobs in New York over 10 years and a $2.5 billion reduction in economic output. More than 70% of lost jobs would be in small businesses. The analysis models different inflation scenarios and estimates costs to employers, as well as potential secondary effects on near-minimum wage workers.
The New York Thruway Authority has been cancelling and rescheduling meetings to approve a proposed 45% toll increase on trucks without public notice, highlighting the need for reform. Assemblyman Tony Jordan introduced a bill that would require legislative approval for regulatory agency decisions with fiscal impacts over $5 million statewide to increase transparency and accountability of public authorities like the Thruway Authority. The toll hike would hurt businesses and families by increasing costs of consumer goods.
Senator Gallivan urged the Thruway Authority Board to avoid a planned 45% toll increase on three-axel vehicles and instead consider separating the State's Canal System from the Authority. Gallivan argued that a toll increase would hurt the economy and cause trucks to use less suitable local roads instead of the Thruway. Separating the canal system would save the Authority $107 million annually and subject canal costs and operations to legislative oversight through the state budget. Gallivan has been a vocal opponent of toll hikes and introduced legislation in September to sever the canal system from the Authority.
Sean Hanna is running for state senate on November 6 and this document encourages voting for him. It states that Sean Hanna will work hard to create jobs, cut taxes, and fix problems in Albany. It also notes that Sean Hanna earned an 87 on an Unshackle Upstate legislative scorecard, showing him to be a proven leader.
The document outlines a volunteer campaign schedule for George's campaign leading up to the November 6th election. It provides locations, times, and contact information for door knocking, phone banking, sign waving, and packet pickup opportunities between November 1st and November 6th. The campaign is looking for volunteers of all abilities to help in the final push toward election day.
This document contains endorsements from the organization Unshackle Upstate of three candidates for New York State Senate: George Amedore, Mark Grisanti, and Sean Hanna. It notes that each candidate earned a high score (93, 88, and 87, respectively) on Unshackle Upstate's 2012 Legislative Scorecards for their support of job creation and protecting taxpayers. Unshackle Upstate urges people to vote for each candidate on November 6.
The letter strongly opposes the proposed 45% toll increase for commercial vehicles on the New York State Thruway. It argues that the large toll hike will hurt businesses and the economy, and potentially force some trucking companies to leave New York. It urges the Thruway Authority to abandon this proposal and consider more responsible long-term solutions to improve its fiscal management.
The document summarizes a report by the New York State Comptroller assessing the finances and proposed toll increase of the New York State Thruway Authority. It finds that the Thruway Authority's revenues have not kept pace with expenses in recent years, due in part to taking on responsibility for the State's Canal System. It also notes increasing debt service costs and concludes the Authority has failed to demonstrate fiscal responsibility or provide specific plans to achieve efficiencies, making the need for a toll increase uncertain.
The document is an email from Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb urging recipients to oppose the proposed 45% toll hike on trucks by the New York Thruway Authority. It provides three actions recipients can take - contacting the Thruway Authority in writing or by attending public hearings, and contacting their state legislators - and notes that public comments are due by August 24. Kolb states that the toll hike will hurt businesses and the economy if allowed to pass.
Assemblyman Frank Skartados is fighting a proposed 45% toll increase on trucks by the Thruway Authority. He has demanded the authority abandon its toll hike plan, urged an audit of the authority, and will testify against the increase at an upcoming public hearing. The flyer encourages residents to submit comments opposing the toll increase to the authority.
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Pema Khandu, born on August 21, 1979, is an Indian politician and the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh. He is the son of former Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Dorjee Khandu. Pema Khandu assumed office as the Chief Minister in July 2016, making him one of the youngest Chief Ministers in India at that time.
2. 2 What is Unshackle Upstate? A grassroots call to action seeking legislative reform in Albany Combines Chambers of Commerce, trade associations and individual businesses under one umbrella Unified voice for Upstate New York revival
3. 3 Growing the Coalition From a party of two, we have grown to 75 organizations representing over 45,000 businesses that employ some 1.5 million Upstate residents Unshackle Upstate is led by our Executive Director and the CEOs of the major metropolitan chambers of commerce – Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Binghamton, and Plattsburgh
4. An Overwhelming Burden Tax Freedom Day Day when you have earned enough money to pay off total tax bill for the year. In 2008, that day was April 25th, 3rd highest in the nation (CT and NJ) New York's State/Local Tax Burden Second-Highest in Nation New York has ranked first or second every year since 1977 New York's 2009 Business Tax Climate Ranks 49th Corporate taxes, individual income taxes, sales taxes, unemployment insurance taxes, and taxes on property New York Property Taxes among Nation's Highest According to the State Comptroller, property tax burdens in New York are 49% higher than the national average Upstate had nine of the top 10 highest county property tax rates in the nation as a share of home value Source: The Tax Foundation
5. Unshackle Upstate Successes Raised awareness in Albany through lobbying and personal communication. Our Leadership has been engaged in talks on budget and legislative issues Over 400,000 messages sent to elected officials Reforms achieved: Workers’ Compensation (general savings of 20%, still work to be done) Brownfield Redevelopment NYPA rate increase Played defense and blocked legislation related to: Public Pensions – enhancements to drive up property taxes Mandates on Paid Family Leave (payroll tax to cover expense) Limitations for Industrial Development Agencies (prev./living wage provisions) Partners have been at the table negotiating the new Empire Zone rules Need tool to retain existing business and attract new ones Temporary Medicaid Reform Commission State program must come down to national service levels 5
8. How They Did It Old-Fashioned NYS Legislative Magic $7B in Federal stimulus $8B in new Fees
9. Key Budget Increases $8B new fees and taxes What impacts you? PIT ($4B per year, 3 years total): $200K or more = up 14% $250K married head of household $500K and up = increased 31% $525M increase in utility assessments (2%) Over $700M tied to health insurance (10-20%) New fees for drivers license, registration, beer/wine, etc. Cumulative Impact: $1,300/$1,950 per family of 4
11. Immediate Cuts 3% cut in state operations $2.2B Cuts cannot be passed on to local gov’t Cuts cannot be shifted to fed. stim. $$$ Areas to be cut determined by the legislature State payroll lag $700M State furlough $840M
13. Longer Term Cuts (in Billions) Consolidation of State Agencies $250M Medicaid Pers. Serv. to Nat’l level $600M School Funding Flat for 2010-11 $2.2B No Member Items $200M Stronger action to prevent Medicaid Fraud $2.2B
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15. Repeals 18A Energy Assessment $525M Health Insurance $640M Others: SBC, RES, EEPS $1.46B Total Savings to NYS $7.19B
16. Additional Issues for Long-Term Savings Tier 5 Defined Contribution Property Tax Cap Creation of a Medicaid Commission Put the experts at the table and let them determine the services that NY should provide as well as the level of service and the delivery method. Suozzi Commission report to bill form for debate The cost saving measures from this report must be debated and implement those that reduce the out year burden Lundine Commission report to bill form for debate Consolidation efforts must be more than the bill that passed the legislature and was signed by the Governor School consolidation
17. Keys to Success: Changing the Game Created statewide agreement on principles Town Hall meetings Social media outreach/fundraising plan
18. Keys to Success: Changing the Game, con’t. Political strategy Educate taxpayers PDF on budget vote Report cards Candidate school GOTV Targeted races Paid media for candidates Taxpayers do what Labor does
19. Our Request of You Get engaged Stop watching from the sidelines Call to Action Help gather support by spreading our message Ask your Legislator what they are doing to cut excessive costs in NYS? Talk up solutions, not just problems Donate to Unshackle Upstate Through the website Visit www.UnshackleUpstate.com