State Budget Chief Warns More Cuts
So now is the time of year for every activist to keep their eye on the Administration's budget making process to make sure the appropriate staff in the Secretary's office understands the importance of the line item that funds your … [Read more...]
Oh, THAT loophole!
Well, well, well, how that THAT get in here? Looks like there was an amendment in the House's loophole-closing tax bill that, well, blasts another enormous loophole open -- for companies that keep their business overseas. The provision … [Read more...]
Last night’s Forum on Budget, in Cambridge
(Disclaimer--this what I have in my notes, and I'm sure I've left some things out, but I think a voter should at least consider the following.)Economic Outlook: Basically, it'll be growth but not great growth. The professor … [Read more...]
ACTION: Call House Ways & Means: Tell Them to Close Tax Loopholes
[Now THIS needs cross-posting and total blog dissemination! We need to put pressure on our legislators - who are they more afraid of, us, or Sal DiMasi? Let's make it US.]According to this Boston Globe report, DiMasi, self-styled King of … [Read more...]
Let ‘Em Know: Wal-Mart Tax Loophole Has Got To Go.
Wal-Mart's tax loophole which allows them to deduct the rent money they pay to themselves is costing us. There are more than 20 Wal-Marts in Massachusetts, according their store locator. They are located in cities like North … [Read more...]