posted by admin on Dec 18
Gov. Chris Gregoire today proposed her 2009–11 state budget, closing a projected $5.7 billion shortfall through a combination of program reductions, suspension of salary increases for state employees, teachers and care workers, pension changes, increased federal contributions and the use of the state's rainy day fund. "Now is not the time to be raising taxes on our residents and businesses," ... Tags: taxesposted by admin on Jul 8
The RAC Foundation claims that the Treasury plans to raise over £2 billion from Britain’s road users before 2011. This means that motorists will be taxed four times as much than would be saved by persuading the Chancellor to drop the 2p October fuel duty increase. The RAC Foundation is urging the Treasury to carry out a root and branch review of motoring taxation, taking account of the impact of sustained high oil prices on family spending, and the impact of reduced mobility on the UK economy Tags: fuel, oil, taxesposted by admin on Jun 2
European environment ministers will meet today to discuss planned emission taxes - with the motor industry lobbying government ministers to challenge the EU’s plans. As of 2012, cars produced in the EU will have to meet strict carbon emission targets or manufacturers will face penalties. Under current plans set out by the commission, companies will be fined after a four-year phase-in from 2012 onwards if their fleets exceed an average of 120g/km of CO2. The fines on companies will begin at £ Tags: taxes