Tobin Tax Essays and Term Papers
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Gift Tax
Gift Tax One of the taxes that we went over in class was gift taxes. This is a tax that is implied when property, personal items, or money with a value of over 10,000 dollars is given from one person to another. There are a few exceptions to this law such as giving to non-prophit organizations or the donation is going towards an education or tuition. I feel that this is a good tax to
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Bush's Tax Cut
There are two words in the English language that when combined will cause immediate joy and skepticism at the same time. Tax Cut, although at first it sounds only good there can be some setbacks. George W. Bush entered his term in office with an aggressive agenda to cut taxes that turned heads in his favor; however, some people don't think his cuts are fair or effective. The United States economy is slowly creeping towards
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Important Tips and Information for 2006 Tax
Important Tips and Information for 2006 Tax Business Equipment Purchases No matter what form of business you choose to operate under, chances are you will expend money on equipment purchases. Take the time to plan your acquisitions to ensure the best tax results and plan it before the year end to take advantage of depreciation. Buy or Lease: All kinds of leasing deals are available on all kinds of equipment. With a true lease, you
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Outsourcing Tax Returns
The preparation of income tax returns overseas, outsourcing, raises many significant ethical issues. Reports of the scope and size of the outsourcing market vary greatly, but the largest outsourcing companies claim that thousands of returns were processed during the 2006 tax season. Estimates for the 2007 season indicate the total may now be well into the hundreds of thousands. Outsource Partners International (OPI) reports preparing 10,000 U.S. tax returns last year. SurePrep claims to have
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Bush’s Tax Cut
There are two words in the English language that when combined will cause immediate joy and skepticism at the same time. Tax Cut, although at first it sounds only good there can be some setbacks. George W. Bush entered his term in office with an aggressive agenda to cut taxes that turned heads in his favor; however, some people don’t think his cuts are fair or effective. The United States economy is slowly creeping towards
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History of Americ and Spain’s Tax System
Until mid 1970's government spending in Spain was fairly low compared to international spending, keeping tax pressure reasonably below the OECD average. Although after the 19 shift to democracy and up until the late 1980's, taxation rose sharply to finance the increasing government expenditure as you can see from the graphs Spain’s personal income tax rises from 14.5 per cent in 19 to 20.4 per cent in 1980, there is also a rise in social
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Tax and Its Implications
Pick a leading company. Now use the Resource-Based-View to analyze that company. How does this analysis differ from Porter’s Five Competitive Forces model? In this essay, I will set the scene for Starbucks Corporation, henceforth referred to as Starbucks and mention briefly its origins and some up to date financial information. I will apply the Resource-Based-View (RBV) approach to Starbucks, to identify its core competencies and strengths which have enabled it to grow. I shall
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Tax Analysis
I decided that Betsy and Ronald should move closer to Ronald's place of employment, as Betsy is self employed and can deduct her travel when she needs to travel. Ronald's company will not pay travel expenses for him to get to and from work. But Betsy can charge travel and deduct her travel expenses in her status of self employment. In order to deduct her travel, Betsy must keep records of travel time and exact
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Plant Tax Refecltion
Prior to taking Plant Taxonomy, I wasn't aware of all of the possibilities and obstacles I would have to face on the way. I was taught how to correctly identify plants by putting together their characteristics, habitats, range distribution and other relating factors. In order to become more hands on in our process of achieving this, our class went out to Timucuan National Park to collect different species for our labs. This experience every Thursday
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Waste of Tax Money on Drug War
The "Waste of Tax Money" on Drugs This country spends millions, and millions of dollars on the "War on Drugs". Is this "War" really necessary? I've done a lot of research and I was very surprised to see the facts on how these laws came into place. The first drug law I could find was an 18 San Francisco ordinance that outlawed the smoking of opium in opium dens. This law was passed out of
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The Flat Tax
The Sixteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution states, “the Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without appointment among the several states, and without regard to any census or enumeration.” (Mallor et al, 1280). The ratification of the Sixteenth Amendment, the Revenue Act of 1913 is the first tax Form 1040 which was due on March 1, 1914 is now a part of every working American
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Tax Accounting Cases
1. Deducting Cosmetic Surgery Issue: Can Ms. Gorgeous deduct the cost of her cosmetic surgery enhancements as a medical expense? Facts: Ms. Gorgeous is an aspiring actress who has managed to earn a living doing television commercials. Decided to have botox injections in her forehead and collagen enhancements to her lips to hopefully move up in the industry. After the procedures, her career drastically improved and she received movie offers. Statutory: Section 213(d)(9) classifies and
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Tax Research Paper: Maxims of Tax Planning and Six Steps of Tax Research
I. Introduction Business organizations use financial planning techniques to help make decisions that will maximize the net present value of the entity. An important component of the financial planning process is tax planning, which is the structuring of transactions with the intent reducing tax costs and gaining tax benefits. Strategic tax planning is a common occurrence in the business world because of its ability to help companies maximize their after-tax value. Typically, firms use the
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Deferred Taxes
Due to contingent liabilities, many companies report different amounts of income on their income statement than on their income tax return, which leads to deferred income tax balances. A company is required to accrue a contingent liability if it is probable that the liability has been incurred and the amount can be estimated. This case study focuses on accounting implications of the most common contingencies—warranties and lawsuits—at Maytag Corporation, a leading manufacturer of home and
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Most Hong Kong People Do Not Pay Tax. Thus one-Person-One-Vote Democracy?
First of all, one person, one vote' system of democracy is universally recognized by an absolute majority of countries of the world as a viable and effective mechanism for the selection of government. Someone may argue that, in practice, non-taxpayers do not earn enough to be liable for taxation. In any case, the right to vote does not follow from the obligation to pay tax. In many countries, people start earning money and paying tax
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Chinese Head-Tax: A Discriminatory Piece of Legislation
Canada is a country built on immigration, mainly British at first, but from all over the world afterwards. Chinese immigration to Canada dates back to the period of the gold rush when they were recruited to mine. In the 1880's, the Chinese population increased after Canada joined the confederation and extra labour was required to build a cross-country railway. Due to the poor economy in China, many Chinese were willing to migrate and work for
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Internet Sales Tax
History of Internet Sales Tax “Internet transactions have virtually eliminated the geographic boundaries between states and localities that formerly provided the framework for sales and use taxation. As a result, a national tax policy must be developed through either uniform state laws or federal legislation. Any federal legislation or uniform state laws developed to regulate interstate electronic commerce must balance the needs and concerns of state and local taxing authorities with the needs of businesses
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Flat Tax
I believe that a flat tax is a good idea. I can say this, but most people don't know what a flat tax is. So maybe you'll just say, "uh-huh" and think, "yeah, whatever". Because of that, I will start this essay by explaining what a flat tax is. Be patient; it won't take long because the Flat Tax system is very simple. There would only be two tax forms: one for businesses and one
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The Fair Tax Plan
The Fair Tax plan is a comprehensive proposal that replaces all federal income and payroll taxes with an integrated approach including a progressive national retail sales tax; a rebate to ensure no one pays federal taxes up to the poverty level, dollar-for-dollar revenue. This non-exclusive legislation puts an end to all federal, personal gift, estate capitol gains, alternative minimum, Social Security, Medicare, self-employment, and corporate taxes and replaces them all with one simple federal retail
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Case Study Review Using Source Tax Documents
Dr. Tooth, a dentist from Small Town, USA, has been awarded $3,600,000 from a jury verdict due to a former patient spreading a cruel rumor about him, after having a billing disagreement. The rumor destroyed the dentist’s patient base, which caused him financial strain. After the rumor was spread and financial strain set it, the doctor’s health began to suffer. Dr. Tooth then sued the patient for defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Dr.
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Illegal Immigration and the Tax Burden on California Citizens
The state of California possesses nearly 32% of the illegal immigrant population in the United States. The debate of our border with neighboring Mexico has grown into one of the biggest issues facing the United States in the last few years. Unfortunately, there has been no reform in our border policy and as a result California citizens suffer more economic burden each year this problem continues. Education, medical care, and incarceration of illegal aliens are
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The Relationship Between City Taxes, Political Types, and City Growth
The relationship between city taxes, political types, and city growth Christopher B. Colburn Associate Professor Economics Department Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA 23503 email: ccolburn@odu.edu fax: 7-683-3569 and Suganya Utanskul Graduate Student Economics Department Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA 23503 Draft copy, not for quotation without authorЎ¦s permission. Paper to be presented at the Public Choice Society Meetings, Baltimore, MD, March 2004. Abstract While there has been much research on the relationship between so called
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Flat Tax Pro
Imagine yourself a hard working citizen of the U.S, working overtime and advancing in your career. You get punished by the IRS because you don’t lead a sedentary lifestyle. What lesson does this teach, are we supposed to be lazy? The current system established in 1913 by a constitutional amendment, has become outdated. Furthermore, it is an infeasible, unenforceable morass. Every good economist, conservative or liberal, from Keynes to Lockwood, has agreed on the three
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Salary Caps, Luxury Taxes, and Revenus Sharing
Salary Caps, Luxury Taxes, and Revenue Sharing Professional sports, as enjoyable as they may be, are plagued with constant disagreements over money. Money, not necessarily in terms the exchange between players and management, but over how money should be distributed throughout the teams. In this disagreement there is talk about revenue sharing, luxury taxes, and salary caps, which all tie into the issue of competitive balance. To come to a conclusion on this issue both
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War on Drugs: A Waste of Tax Dollars
War on Drugs: A Waste of Tax Dollars Illicit drug usage is a serious problem facing the U.S.; so far the government has been unsuccessful in finding an effective solution to this national crisis. As of now, the vast majority of governmental funding to solve the issue is going towards military operations in South America to stop the problem from the source, the growers and traffickers. This might seem like a reasonable ploy, to stop
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