Federal Proposal to Levy Excise Tax on Spring Water Extraction

Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) is proposing to levy a federal excise tax on spring water extraction—also known as a severance tax. Her bill, Save Our Spring Act of 2020, would impose a tax of $0.06 per gallon of water extracted from springs or underground water sources for use as bottled drinking water. Revenue from…

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Virus-panicked jury rushed polygamist tax case, defense says

Businessman Lev Dermen, 53, was found guilty Monday as part of a scheme to cheat the IRS out of $512 million through a program designed to promote clean fuels. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/virus-panicked-jury-rushed-polygamist-tax-case-defense-says

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Analysis of Capital Gains Tax Proposals Among Democratic Presidential Candidates

 Key Findings Income earned from appreciating assets—rather than wages—constitutes a large portion of income for taxpayers in the highest income brackets. Democratic presidential candidates have suggested that long-term capital gains and dividends income earned by the wealthiest Americans should be taxed at ordinary income tax rates rather than the preferential rates. Raising capital gains rates…

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In the blogs: The Rona

Extensions; H.R. 6201; OICs; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/in-the-blogs-the-rona

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