Frankenstein's Flat Tax

Part Forbes, part Bush, Perry cobbles together financial policy

"...Greenville, South Carolina, Perry unveiled his plan for a tax return so simple that it can fit on a..."

Oct. 26, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Toll Tax Is Flat Tax

"...the reaction of the public to the proposed toll tax ["Page Two," Jan. 21]. It happened about halfway through..."

Jan. 25, 2005 Postmarks

Will a Tax Credit Make Life Better or Harder for Texas Filmmakers?

Advocates worry plan would increase production but hurt local talent

"...present voted to send a massive film and TV tax credit bill to the House. But sources close to..."

April 18, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Council Set to Offset High-End Tax Break With Rent Relief

The ol' homestead

"...first of two votes necessary to double its property tax homestead exemption to 20%. This tax break will apply..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Staying Abreast of Tax Debate

'Titty tax' law hangs in the balance

"...The infamous "titty tax" is still fighting its way through the courts. Now..."

March 13, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Keep Gas Tax at Home

"...arrows only) is probably aimed at generating as much gas-tax revenue as possible. Since this tax is apparently applied..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Postmarks

Topless Tax Bottoming Out?

Two competing bills at play over admission fees at topless clubs

"...be getting cold feet about repealing the controversial "titty tax," risking funding for sexual-assault programs on an unconstitutional surcharge..."

May 22, 2009 News Column by Richard Whittaker

My Deep Political Insights

"...closed loop tape in his head that said "monstrous tax code, hideous tax code, burdensome tax-code, flat tax flat..."

Feb. 2, 1996 News Feature

Council Recap: Back At the Old Homestead (Exemption)

Adler moves to finally fulfill a 2014 campaign promise

"...first of two votes necessary to double its property tax homestead exemption to 20%...."

June 4, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

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Our readers talk back.

"...Gas Tax Instead of Tolls..."

Jan. 28, 2005 Column

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Our readers talk back

"...["Postmarks," Jan. 28]. With respect, comparing the toll road tax to a flat tax where Karl Rove and Austinite..."

Feb. 4, 2005 Column

Public Notice: The Dog That Didn't Bark

Will property taxes in Texas ever make sense?

"...Council will take up homestead exemptions on city property taxes at this week's meeting; they're probably already into that..."

June 5, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Dogged Doggetts

Lloyd and Teresa Reveal What's In a Name

"...a woman with patchy public-policy experience who supports a flat tax, wants to kick all education funding back to..."

Oct. 25, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Nov. 4 General Election

"...Republican opponent, Fayette Co. rancher George Morovich, is a flat-tax and anti-immigrant enthusiast, and his Libertarian opponent is pro..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

The Red Ink Hits the Fan

City Manager Toby Futrell says the budget won't balance without years of tax hikes and service cuts

"...Of course, the bust is partly to blame; sales-tax collections have plummeted, property values are heading downward, and..."

May 30, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Rider Replies

"...pretense of "educating" the public about an issue like "taxes" or "property rights."..."

Oct. 24, 1997 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...to the RMA bonds, obligating Travis County to raise taxes to pay for the bonds if the toll fees..."

Feb. 11, 2005 Column

Taxes for People or Taxes for Buildings

AISD trustees ask long term funding priority question

"...of Trustees meeting: Will the district go for a tax election to cover operating costs first, or a bond..."

March 29, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

And Texans hint they might not oppose an income tax after all

"...questions. Fully 69% oppose an increase in the sales tax rate – part of virtually every plan under consideration..."

May 21, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...is unfair and inadequate. Two other coalitions, the Texas Taxpayer & Student Fair­ness Coalition and the Texas School Coali­tion,..."

Oct. 28, 2011 News Feature

The Reality of Capitalism

"...Dear Editor, 1) These complex tax credits and financial games are all supply side, which..."

Sept. 16, 2011 Postmarks

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Interfaith's Socialist Agenda

"...shop, or play. Another name for this is sprawl. Taxpayers have even been forced to pay for roads to..."

April 23, 1999 Column

Yes and No on Pot Prop

Fighting over plan to tax and regulate pot in California

"...It looks like the historic attempt to tax and regulate pot sales and use in California is..."

Sept. 28, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Inflation and Recession Not the Same

"...Dear Editor, Inflation and recession are not equally mutable. Inflation has several..."

Feb. 4, 2005 Postmarks

Anti-Toll, Anti-Double–Tax Community

"...road construction will be funded, whether through regional gas tax, or bonds, or tolling. Looking at "Postmarks" from the..."

Feb. 1, 2005 Postmarks

Against Toll Roads

"...["Postmarks," Jan. 28]. With respect, comparing the toll road tax to a flat tax where Karl Rove and Austinite..."

Jan. 28, 2005 Postmarks

Ways To Fix America

"...your business, and build your infrastructure. 4) Stop the tax incentives that make it a great business move to..."

Dec. 2, 2011 Postmarks

City Budget: Minimal Slippage

Sparse cuts, few surprises in proposed fiscal document

"...and internal service savings (like keeping the transportation fund flat), plus $3.5 million in "corporate savings" for staff (like..."

July 23, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Congress: The Texas Five, Plus One

Down to the last inning of Tom DeLay's little game

"...of Tyler, a former appeals court judge running a low-tax, fight-terror, flat-tax, and family-values campaign in a district that..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Rick Rolled

Doesn't anybody remember the Rick Perry campaign?

"...his "policy" proposals – a balanced budget amendment, the flat tax, a part-time Congress, and "zero-based" foreign policy budgeting,..."

Dec. 9, 2011 News Column by Michael King

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