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Morning Fix - Tax and Crime Beat

• Who pays the most in state and local taxes in NM? A new study says it's the poorest New Mexicans, who pay more more than twice as much of their income as the top 1 percent.

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Added by Black Dog on January 31, 2013 at 6:52am — 4 Comments

The Morning Fix

Taz Day is Here!! Yay!!! I mean.. wait, what? Oh... TAX day is here.... eh....
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Added by Granjero on April 15, 2010 at 6:30am — 6 Comments

It's been said that the first thing sacrificed in a political campaign is the truth and the facts. I was reminded of this last Monday while attending NAIOP's mayoral forum at the Uptown Marriott.

While I sat next to Marty Chavez, he claimed to be "the only candidate in the race that's ever cut taxes." It's a statement that Mr. Chavez makes a habit of repeating. It's also not true.

As President Pro Tem of the New Mexico Senate, I supported a cut in the state's income tax… Continue

Added by Richard Romero for Mayor on August 31, 2009 at 11:57am — No Comments

Income Taxes and Hummers -- If you gotta have one, it's great to have the other !

Not many folks I know are overjoyed about income tax time. The "Ides of April" tend to not be our favorite time of year. Here in the Duke City, however, we got a little golden tinge to the day. That's the day the hummingbirds return to the Burque and I don't know anyone who can watch a hummer for very long without smiling. What a great way to blow away the "doin' your taxes blues" than sittin' on the porch with your honey, a glass of your… Continue

Added by NMBeek on April 17, 2009 at 2:22pm — 2 Comments

IMPORTANT _ Property Tax Bills in the 2009 NM Legislature Session

2009 Bills (some left over from 2008 session) regarding Property Tax Fairness:

NOTE: Most bills with fiscal impacts upon state or local budgets, including this one, are not being acted upon in a very timely manner. The state's projected deficit for fiscal years 2009 and 2010 seems to be holding back activity on these bills which ask for a more level, fair method of valuation and taxation for all property owners.

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Added by QGal on March 2, 2009 at 10:00am — 4 Comments

Let's put it to the tourists, or how to bite the hand that feeds you.

As an innkeeper, I belong to all the regular innkeeping groups and stay tight with the associations that watch dog what is going on in the legislature regarding tourism in NM.

So, I got a notice today from TANM (Tourism Association of NM) via the NM Bed & Breakfast Association. Apparently there is a freshman Senator from Corrales who thinks it would be a good idea to add a statewide lodge tax of 10% on all lodging across the board - statewide. Let me tell you something about… Continue

Added by Adobe Nido Bed & Breakfast on February 19, 2009 at 9:30pm — 22 Comments