Month: May 2012

Territorial Tax System For U.S. Would Improve Global Competitiveness

May 16th, 2012

America’s tax system needs an overhaul. It is too complex. Many provisions are unreliably temporary. Even rules that work as intended have been branded as loopholes. And the system is clearly uncompetitive, as shown by both our outdated worldwide system, which double-taxes American companies, and our corporate rate, now the highest in the developed world. […]

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Taxmageddon sparks rising anxiety

May 15th, 2012

Defense contractors have slowed hiring. Tax advisers are warning firms not to count on favorite breaks. And hospitals are scouring their books for ways to cut costs. Across the U.S. economy, anxiety is rising about the potential for widespread disruptions after the November election, when a lame-duck Congress will have barely two months to resolve […]

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VEGAS: Washington State tax shakedown

May 15th, 2012

As president of a national food company, I thought I had seen it all. Until, that is, the state of Washington decided to send me a $180,000 tax bill for simply visiting the the state. I understand that states are starved for revenue these days, but Washington has gone too far. Based on one visit […]

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Thoughts from a Fantastic 50 winner

May 9th, 2012

Spring is a significant time for small businesses. Taxes are due, the Small Business Administration celebrates Small Business Week, and the Virginia Chamber recognizes its Fantastic 50, an elite list of companies that have demonstrated outstanding financial performance.

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Report from the Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT)

May 9th, 2012

Photo Credit: Jeff Hawkins www.railsinvirginia.com

Spring is a significant time for small businesses. Taxes are due, the Small Business Administration celebrates Small Business Week, and the Virginia Chamber recognizes its Fantastic 50, an elite list of companies that have demonstrated outstanding financial performance

Photo Credit: Jeff Hawkins www.railsinvirginia.com

Spring is a significant time for small businesses. Taxes are due, the Small Business Administration celebrates Small Business Week, and the Virginia Chamber recognizes its Fantastic 50, an elite list of companies that have demonstrated outstanding financial performance

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Governor McDonnell Marks National Tourism Week May 5-13

May 4th, 2012

RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell today marked the start of National Tourism Week by touting the $19 billion economic impact of Virginia’s tourism industry and encouraging Virginians to visit http://www.virginia.org/ to start planning a Virginia vacation for their family this summer. “Tourism is an instant revenue generator for Virginia that brings in $19 billion into […]

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May 2nd, 2012
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