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Letter: Democrats' agenda similar to Communist Party
There are disturbing parallels between Communist positions and those espoused by today’s Democrat Party. In “The Devil and Bella Dodd: One Woman’s Struggle Against Communism and Her Redemption,” the authors give insight into the Communist Party USA (CPUSA) from the perspective of Bella Dodd, who rose through its ranks after immigrating from Italy in the early 20th century.
Letter: Trump trial a sham from start to finish
Even people we do not like deserve fairness. The trial of former President Donald Trump is an example of a purely political and totally unconstitutional effort by the Democrat Party to derail Trump’s campaign. Consider the following: George Soros-backed District Attorney Alvin Bragg admitted he didn’t have a case against Trump before Trump announced his candidacy for a second term. Bragg campaigned loudly and clearly that he would “get Trump” if he (Bragg) was elected.
Letter: Restoring election integrity critical
Restoring integrity in our elections is critical in the days, weeks and months leading up to November, and the Biden administration and Democrats’ refusal to enforce our border laws is a key concern in this matter. Several months ago, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas answered “yes” when asked by Congress if the Biden administration has a strategy for securing our borders.
Letter: Act to oppose passage of Equality Act
The radical and deceptively titled “Equality Act” (in the House of Representatives this bill is HR 15) will, if passed, strip away several basic freedoms held by Americans since the beginning of our nation. Mat Staver of Liberty Counsel points out that businesses, private homes, churches, “any gathering” (and this gathering is not limited to a “physical facility or place”) are governed by this legislation.
Letter: Americans would be better off with GOP
You can fool all of the people some of the time. You can fool some of the people all of the time. But you can’t fool all the people all of the time. Democrats tell us that we’re all better off now than we were before they took control of the White House, U.S. Senate, and House of Representatives in January 2021. Consider the following that has transpired since then: Inflation has risen to over 8%, reducing the purchasing power of the dollar and hurting the poor most of all.
Will Supreme Court Determine that Power Markets are Competitive Markets, or Do They Remain the Province of Parochialism? | JD Supra
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Challenge Your Property Tax Assessments | JD Supra
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Exempt Now and Forever More? Not So, Taxpayer | JD Supra
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Energy Property Tax Assessments — Ensuring Positive Cash Flow After The Period of Economic Growth | JD Supra
Often, when the economy hums along and grows, taxpayers overlook a major operating expense in their cash flow — property taxes (both real and personal). For income producing properties, a good economy often means the property’s value increases. The combination of positive cash flows and being a good corporate citizen can lead the taxpayer to not monitor their property’s assessment.
Property Tax Assessments — Ensuring Positive Cash Flow After The Period of Economic Growth | JD Supra
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Property Taxes: Are Casinos Paying More Than Their Fair Share? | JD Supra
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Property Taxes: Are Casinos Paying More Than Their Fair Share?
As the proliferation of casinos continues throughout the country, the valuations they once commanded in property assessments (personal or real) has arguably declined. Newer facilities, or those built in the last 10-15 years, often had property tax agreements associated with their construction.
Gaming & Hospitality Legal News: Volume 11 Number 3 | JD Supra
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Nevada's Renewable Energy Program Getting The Partial Abatements/Exemptions
Nevada enacted a Renewable Energy Tax Abatement program in 2009, which it operates under the Governor’s Office of Energy (“GOE”). For eligible renewable energy facilities, the program awards partial abatements for sales and use tax, and property tax. Application must be made to the Energy Office, whose staff reviews the abatement applications, conducts public hearings to determine eligibility, enters into abatement agreements, and then, reviews annual compliance audits.
Recent Kentucky Cases Hold That Exempt Owner Does Not Mean Property Taxes Precluded, and Leased Real Property Value May Include “Intangible Values”
Kentucky cases recently held that property is not exempt from taxation merely because the owner may be constitutionally exempt. Also, the valuation of leased property is rental income less expenses. However, if sales of similar property suggest "an intangible value" that must be included to reach fair cash value. In addressing the taxpayer’s challenge, each case stated that one aggrieved by a tax assessment may appeal to the Kentucky Board of Tax Appeals ("KBTA").
Gaming & Hospitality Legal News: Volume 10, Number 12 - Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment - United States
On December 5, 2017, following an internal government review of the casino sector after allegations of transnational money laundering and illicit cash transactions in gaming facilities in the Lower Mainland, British Columbia ("B.C."), the provincial government of B.C. recommended two new anti-money laundering regulations applicable to B.C. casinos.
Can Tenants Challenge Property Tax Assessments?
A recent New York case brought into question what had been accepted as a reality, can a tenant challenge the property tax assessment it must pay under the lease? As recognized by the Court, tenants are aggrieved persons under leases that require them to pay property taxes (“petitioner is an aggrieved party within the meaning of the RPTL because the assessments had a direct adverse effect on its pecuniary interests…”, Larchmont Pancake House v.
New Anti-Money Laundering Recommendations For British Columbia Casinos
NEW ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BRITISH COLUMBIA CASINOS by Michael D. Lipton, Q.C., Kevin J. Weber, and Chantal A. Cipriano On December 5, 2017, following an internal government review of the casino sector after allegations of transnational money laundering and illicit cash transactions in gaming facilities in the Lower Mainland, British Columbia (“B.C.”), the provincial government of B.C. recommended two new anti-money laundering regulations applicable to B.C. casinos.
Kentucky Renewables Energy
In August 2007, Kentucky enacted the Incentives for Energy Independent Act (IEIA) program (KRS 154.24-010 through 154.27-090). As with any Kentucky administered tax incentive programs, the inducements under the IEIA are negotiated by the Cabinet for Economic Development (subject to approval by the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA)).
Kentucky’s Limited Renewable Energy Incentives
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Ohio, Charity, Taxation
The Ohio Supreme Court recently issued a trilogy of decisions – Breeze, Inc. v. Testa, Slip Op No. 2017-Ohio-7801 (2017); 2350 Morse, LLC v. Testa, Slip Op No. 2017-7800 (2017); and 250 Shoup Mill, LLC v. Testa, 140 Ohio St.3d 98 (2016). All three cases dealt with a substantially similar business model and property arrangement; yet, each came to three different resolutions applying the same standard.
What Happened to Functional Obsolescence in Assessment Valuations
If you own property that is assessed by the cost approach, you likely found out that the only obsolescence deducted was physical depreciation. Yet, it is fundamental that to reach market value by the cost approach, the assessor must also consider and deduct for quantifiable functional and economic obsolescence. Unfortunately, the taxpayer often must apply to the assessor to even be considered for either functional or economic obsolescence.
Valuing the Older Hospitality Facility Can Be Complicated
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Beware of the Overstated Service Life in the Cost Approach
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The Art of Replacement in the Cost Approach
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Good Corporate Citizen or Simply Paying too Much Property Taxes
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Kentucky Cases Property Taxes Not Precluded
Kentucky cases recently held that property is not exempt from taxation merely because the owner may be constitutionally exempt. Also, the valuation of leased property is rental income less expenses. However, if sales of similar property suggest “an intangible value” that must be included to reach fair cash value. In addressing the taxpayer’s challenge, each case stated that one aggrieved by a tax assessment may appeal to the Kentucky Board of Tax Appeals (“KBTA”).
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