Appropriate Report for April 15th

[SoonerTraveler]

No doubt. I take steps to reduce my income taxes. All those other taxes are more difficult.

According to the Tax Policy Center, 43.3 percent of American households paid no federal income tax in 2013, a percentage that may sound alarming. But income tax is not the entire story. Other taxes, such as those levied on property, cigarettes, gas, liquor, Social Security, [telephone/cable/utility/hotel bills] and state and local taxes, ensure that virtually no one gets off scot-free.

Read more: http://www.bankrate.com/finance/taxes/how-to-pay-no-federal-income-tax.aspx#ixzz3Yq1AUmcQ

On the other hand, I will provide a public service to those patriots that truly believe in the everlasting goodness of our honest, efficient government, which is supposedly ... of the people, by the people, and for the people.

http://www.fms.treas.gov/faq/moretopics_gifts.html

Gifts to the United States Government
How do I make a contribution to the U.S. government?

Citizens who wish to make a general donation to the U.S. government may send contributions to a specific account called "Gifts to the United States." This account was established in 1843 to accept gifts, such as bequests, from individuals wishing to express their patriotism to the United States. Money deposited into this account is for general use by the federal government and can be available for budget needs. These contributions are considered an unconditional gift to the government. Financial gifts can be made by check or money order payable to the United States Treasury and mailed to the address below.

Gifts to the United States
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Credit Accounting Branch
3700 East-West Highway, Room 622D
Hyattsville, MD 20782

Any tax-related questions regarding these contributions should be directed to the Internal Revenue Service at (800) 829-1040.

http://www.fms.treas.gov/faq/moretopics_gifts.html

All are welcome to send a check today.

 

[SoonerTraveler]

And the beat goes on. --Sonny & Cher

2015 New Tax Bill in State of Connecticut:
http://www.cga.ct.gov/2015/TOB/S/2015SB-00946-R00-SB.htm

If you take your pet to the vet, you’ll pay more. Bringing a suit to the dry cleaner? You’ll pay more. Here are some of the budget changes, which will impact citizens in Connecticut.

Summary:

– Establish New Marginal Rate of 6.99% to increase revenue by $102.4 million in FY 2016 and $94.7 million in FY 2017
– Establish 2% Supplemental Tax on Capital Gains to increase revenue by $167.6 million in FY 2016 and $178 million in FY 2017
– Establish Mandatory Combined Reporting on Corporations to increase revenue by $38.6 million in FY 2016 and $23.7 million in FY 2017
– Repeal Exemptions for Computer and Data Processing and World Wide Web to increase revenue by $162.8 million in FY 2016 and $207 million in FY 2017
– Impose sales and use tax on office of public accountants to increase revenue by $44.1 million in FY 2016 and $56 million in FY 2017
– Impose sales and use tax on other accounting services to increase revenue by $10.5 million in FY 2016 and $13.4 million in FY 2017
– Impose sales and use tax on architectural services to increase revenue by $16 million in FY 2016 and $20.4 million in FY 2017
– Impose sales and use tax on engineering services to increase revenue by $121.2 million in FY 2016 and $154.1 million in FY 2017
– Impose sales and use tax on drafting services to increase revenue by $500,000 in FY 2016 and $600,000 in FY 2017
– Impose sales and use tax on building inspection services to increase revenue by $1.3 million in FY 2016 and $1.6 million in FY 2017
– Impose sales and use tax on geographical surveying and mapping services to increase revenue by $1.8 million in FY 2016 and $2.3 million in FY 2017
– Impose sales and use tax on surveying and mapping services to increase revenue by $3.3 million in FY 2016 and $4.3 million in FY 2017
– Impose sales and use tax on interior design services to increase revenue by $4.5 million in FY 2016 and $5.7 million in FY 2017
– Impose sales and use tax on industrial design services to increase revenue by $1 million in FY 2016 and $1.3 million in FY 2017
– Impose sales and use tax on other specialized design services to increase revenue by $800,000 in FY 2016 and $1 million in FY 2017
– Impose sales and use tax on admin. management of gen. management consulting for $30.4 million in FY 2016 and $38.6 million in FY 2017
– Impose sales and use tax on human resources consulting services to increase revenue by $4.6 million in FY 2016 and $5.9 million in FY 2017
– Impose sales and use tax on marketing consulting services to increase revenue by $9.1 million in FY 2016 and $11.6 million in FY 2017
– Impose sales and use tax on process, physical dist., and logistics consulting to increase revenue by $4.3 million in FY 2016 and $5.4 million in FY 2017
– Impose sales and use tax on other management consulting services to increase revenue by $1 million in FY 2016 and $1.3 million in FY 2017
– Impose sales and use tax on other scientific and technical consulting services to increase revenue by $6.3 million in FY 2016 and $8 million in FY 2017
– Impose sales and use tax on direct mail advertising to increase revenue by $6.6 million in FY 2016 and $8.4 million in FY 2017
– Impose sales and use tax on advertising material distribution services to increase revenue by $2.2 million in FY 2016 and $2.8 million in FY 2017
– Impose sales and use tax on marketing research and public opinion polling to increase revenue by $9.5 million in FY 2016 and $12 million in FY 2017
– Impose sales and use tax on translation and interpretation services to increase revenue by $2.2 million in FY 2016 and $2.8 million in FY 2017
– Impose sales and use tax on veterinary services to increase revenue by $17.1 million in FY 2016 and $21.8 million in FY 2017
– Impose sales and use tax on all other professional, scientific and technical services to increase revenue by $3 million in FY 2016 and $3.9 million in FY 2017
– Impose sales and use tax on other gambling industries to increase revenue by $5.1 million in FY 2016 and $6.5 million in FY 2017
– Impose sales and use tax on golf courses and country clubs to increase revenue by $11.9 million in FY 2016 and $15.1 million in FY 2017
– Impose sales and use tax on dry-cleaning and laundry services (except coin-operated) to increase revenue by $4.4 million in FY 2016 and $5.5 million in FY 2017

If it moves tax it, if it doesn't move tax it again..

 

[DenverSooner]

That is a huge tax increase. What new services and infrastructure will the people get? If you guessed nothing, you are the winner.