Taxes
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D.C. holiday pushes tax filing deadline to April 18
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Taxpayers will get an extra three days to file their federal tax returns this year, and they can thank the nation's capital for the extra time.
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Report: Taxing boozers may save lives
Taxing Maryland's boozers 10 cents more for every can of beer — and 80 cents more for a bottle of wine — could save 33 people a year.
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The tax man cometh...
Timely tips and tricks to help you navigate deductions, credits and tax law changes.
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The tax man cometh
It's a daunting task that few ever really enjoy taking on. In fact, most of the U.S. population shudders at the thought of going face-to-face with the IRS in a death match for our hard-earned income
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The tax deal and issues facing the military
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Plan calls for public to pay 58 percent of Tysons transportation improvement costs
The public and private sectors would share the estimated $1.6 billion in Tysons Corner transportation improvements 58 percent to 42 percent.
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Fixing DC’s tax code
Who pays the most taxes in DC? You might be surprised. As a percentage of overall income, DC residents who earn between $33,000 and $57,000 pay almost 11 percent of their yearly income toward taxes.
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D.C. Council cuts welfare, rejects tax hike to close budget gap
The D.C. Council approved a city spending plan on Tuesday that avoids higher taxes.
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Changing lives one tax return at a time
Volunteers are the bedrock of the District's Earned Income Tax Credit Campaign and the Campaign is currently seeking volunteers.
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D.C. Council consider raising taxes
D.C. Council members are considering proposals to raise taxes on middle- and upper-middle-class residents, not just the wealthy, as they try to close a budget shortfall that they say will require deep cuts to social programs, potential layoffs or furloughs of city employees and new tax brackets.
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Va. needs cash for roads, but unlikely to raise taxes
Virginia is unlikely to see a significant influx of desperately needed dollars for transportation anytime in the near future.
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Taxpayers forking out $100,000 for MontCo worker compensation
The average Montgomery County employee costs taxpayers about $100,000 annually between salary and benefits.
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Taxpayers fork out $100k for Montgomery worker compensation
The average Montgomery County employee costs taxpayers about $100,000 annually between salary and benefits.
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Leggett: Eliminating Clarksburg tax district jeopardizes improvements
Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett refused to sign legislation that killed a special tax district in Clarksburg.
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Alexandria wants Virginia to hike cigarette tax by $1 a pack
CommentAlexandria officials want the state's General Assembly to increase the statewide cigarette tax by $1 a pack. But that could be a tough sell in Virginia, which has the country's second-lowest cigarette tax at 30 cents a pack.
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Legislative leaders say no new taxes next year, as O’Malley is now pledging
Senate President Mike Miller and House Speaker Michael Busch both said Thursday they expect no new taxes next year.
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Connolly vs. Fimian for Congress: Is it about Fairfax or is about America? It's a toss up
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The congressional race going on in Fairfax pits Keith Fimian, a conservative small businessman, against Gerry Connolly, an incumbent Democrat who has made a career of politics. It’s the setup for dozens of victories Republicans expect Tuesday, when they are anticipating victories all across America. One problem: Fairfax County isn’t like the rest of America.
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The Download: Cisco CEO lobbies for corporate lower tax rate
Cisco Systems chief executive John Chambers makes the cross-country trek to Washington several times each year to lobby government officials and meet customers.
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