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Migration analysis suggests tax climate draws Americans to N.C.
RALEIGH — A recent examination by the Tax Foundation shows North Carolina’s high net migration rate may be due to its friendly tax climate.
OPINION: Tax debates feature many myths
With Democrats in charge of the White House, and U.S. House, and (possibly as of this writing) the U.S. Senate, you can expect a push by left-wing activists and politicians to repeal some federal tax cuts enacted by the previously Republican Congress and signed by President Trump.
OPINION: Lower taxes attract key leaders
When Democrats attack pro-growth tax reform as “trickle-down economics,” I can understand their rhetorical intent. But the charge is silly on multiple levels — including the fact that every Democrat who ever serves in state or local office spends great time and effort to try to recruit business executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and high-value professionals to their communities.
OPINION: Compensate victims of regulation
As of November, North Carolina’s state government has some $4 billion in unreserved cash in its General Fund, plus well north of $1 billion in its rainy-day account and other reserves.
Sandhills couple indicted for failure to pay employment taxes, file tax returns
A federal grand jury in Greensboro, North Carolina, returned an indictment (Tuesday), charging a North Carolina couple with federal employment tax and individual income tax violations.
Health care costs at center of debate in race for state treasurer
State values Duke power plant $64M less, Richmond County to loose $600K
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County is losing out on a huge chunk of tax revenue following a new valuation of a utility company's property by the state .
Cooper order throws local governments into financial havoc
RALEIGH — An executive order giving people a break on utility payments threw local governments across North Carolina into financial havoc.
Critics say failure to consult legislative leaders harmed Leandro report
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s Republican legislators say they were left out of focus groups for a major education report that could seriously affect future policymaking.
COLUMN: When taxes (almost) killed tap
I write a syndicated column on politics and public policy that often centers on the issue of taxation. I am also a sometime practitioner and teacher of tap dancing. Combining my two interests was only a matter of time. That time is today.