California R-I School Board conducts walk-through before meeting Aug 27, 2010
Albertson said the loss was in the value of personal property. The District anticipates a slight increase in revenues this year. (California Democrat, MO)
Company now faces fines, lien for rat infestation Aug 25, 2010
Mid-States Services never has paid a dime in personal property tax, according to Schrader, who said his office is looking as far back as 2007 to see what the company owes the county. The warehouse has been owned since 2002 by Athens-based Whitson LLC, which has paid real estate tax on the property each year, according to Schrader. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Aug. 25 letters Aug 25, 2010
More and more municipalities are using eminent domain as a vehicle to seize personal property as a means to generate additional tax revenue. In some well-documented cases in New Jersey and across the U.S., local governments have condemned a property (deemed it to be blighted) and then seized that property under the umbrella of eminent domain, only in turn to sell that property to a developer. (NJ.com -- Times)
Laurel returning to normal after floods (1) Aug 24, 2010
Losses can include structural damage to homes and loss of personal property. Individuals calling will not be in conversation with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (Connersville News Examiner, IN)
I will be neither silenced nor enslaved Aug 23, 2010
After adding property, personal property, state, gas, and even phone taxes, I am quite confident that I have given away 50 percent of my income to someone else. Those who want to pay more taxes in January should send the IRS a check and they will gladly take it. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Sowell: Dismantling America: Part IV Aug 22, 2010
Personal Property Tax. Accounts Receivable Tax. (Townhall.com)
Politician robbed at gunpoint Aug 22, 2010
The thief made off with Bastien's cell phone, wallet and other personal property. She and her driver were not harmed. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Connor: Right v. Rectitude Aug 22, 2010
However, a photographer is not allowed to decide the use of their own personal property, ie, their camera. Why isn't private property rights the determinant there. (Townhall.com)
More offices see bedbug infestations Aug 20, 2010
Those who are especially concerned should tuck their personal property in a sealable plastic bag, "so they don't get in your stuff," says Bed Bug Handbook co-author Larry Pinto. -- By Laura Petrecca. (USA Today -- Jobs)
Help is on the way for storm victims Aug 20, 2010
Other needs assistance may include funding for medical, dental and funeral expenses; essential personal property such as furniture, clothing and some appliances; repair or replacement of damaged vehicles; and other disaster-related expenses ... Renters and homeowners may borrow up to $40,000 to replace personal property. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Ridgeville board tables dog ordinance Aug 20, 2010
Krieg said the ordinance was ambiguous, hindered due process, and that animals are personal property. She recommended setting up a review board to declare a dog vicious so the decision would not be left up to the town marshal. (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
Cold Stone filings late under ex-CEO Doug Ducey Aug 19, 2010
Ducey previously acknowledged paying his personal property taxes late three of the past five years. He said a person he had hired to oversee his taxes had failed to pay the bill. (AZCentral -- News)
Alliant Energy apologizes for crop damage caused by spraying under power lines Aug 19, 2010
Schiller said some farmers had been concerned the dead trees would be left to fall on fences or other personal property. The supervisors said it was good to see the trees being removed. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Twelve 40th district candidates have varied backgrounds Aug 18, 2010
Her concerns are personal property, schools, employment, the elderly, personal freedom as guaranteed by the Constitution and a fresh start for the 40th District. She said one of her biggest joys is helping people. (Anacortes Weekly, WA)
Lowe's Settles Drywall Case for $6.5 Million Aug 18, 2010
The settlement agreement says the products to be covered "include any and all drywall -- made domestically or in China -- sold by the company and allegedly harmful and or defective for any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to the emission of sulfide gasses with noxious rotten egg-like smells causing corrosion of metals, including copper and silver, and including any other alleged damage to real or personal property, or causing irritant effects or potential health hazards.". Lowe's... (Law.com)
Less money, less health care (unless youre on Medicare) Aug 18, 2010
You lefties wrapped yourself in indignation regarding personal property rights on the ground zero mosque blog, but now you re abandoning it when it comes to free health care. A mosque is personal property and therefore sacred, but my paycheck isn t. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Same-sex marriage not about religion Aug 17, 2010
These include next-of-kin hospital visits and medical decisions where one partner is too ill to be competent; automatic inheritance in the absence of a will and inheritance of jointly owned real and personal property through the right of survivorship. These benefits allow all marriages access to the social and emotional supports that can produce healthy families and communities. (CNN -- US)
HealthSpring plans $53M expansion, more than 300 new jobs Aug 17, 2010
In addition, HealthSpring plans to invest $23 million in personal property, machinery and equipment over five years ... According to the ordinance, that PILOT would forgive all personal property taxes for three years and all real property taxes for four. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Blue Lynx Media LLC Opens Shared Service Center in Texas Aug 17, 2010
The City of Lewisville provided personal property and workforce development incentives to facilitate the deal. TRIBUNE is one of the country's leading multimedia companies, operating businesses in publishing, interactive and broadcasting. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Massachusetts Tax Free Weekend: 201... Aug 14, 2010
On August 14 and 15, 2010, there will be no tax charged to individuals who are buying personal property that costs less than $2500 per item ... There are very few restrictions placed on people buying personal property during the Massachusetts sales tax holiday in 2010 ... As long as the item is under $2500, being purchased by an individual as personal property, and isn't one of the few restricted items, a customer in Massachusetts can save a lot of money shopping August 14 and 15, 2010. (Suite101.com)
Chorus of Bankruptcy Lawyers, Investors Protest Rothstein Agreements Aug 14, 2010
Levin also would get to keep his Fort Lauderdale house, $750,000 in personal property and $60,000 a month in living expenses. A host of lawyers lined up Friday to protest the Szafranski agreements and question Stettin on the stand. (Law.com)
Realty Transfers Aug 12, 2010
S 20 (Personal property in the amount of $10,500), Clear Lake, $405,000. Maureen A. Boesen to Cristine L. Ayers and Rahn W. Brager, Patriarchs Militant IOOF Park, Blk 4 Lot 5, Blk 4 Lot 6, N/2 L6, Clear Lake, $165,000. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Top 10 Things You Need to Know About Self-Directed IRAs Aug 11, 2010
Second, the IRA will owe taxes if it has rental income from personal property, such as a mobile home not treated as real estate under state law (but rents from real property are exempt from tax if the property is debtfree). Finally, if the IRA owns, either directly or indirectly, property subject to debt, it will owe tax only on the portion of its income derived from the debt, which is sometimes referred to as Unrelated Debt Financed Income (UDFI). (RealtyTimes)
City looks to enforce permit rule for signs Aug 11, 2010
The tax relief will be a one time break for damaged or destroyed real property and for damaged or destroyed personal property. The flood victims who have followed the state guidelines will be eligible for a property reassessment. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Chief: Break-ins could be solved with more patrols Aug 11, 2010
" There have been two distinctly different types of thefts that have been reported over the past several months. There have been three instances reported in which copper wire has been taken and two reports of personal property being stolen from area homes, the chief said.Seven copper plates worth an estimated $300 each were taken from a tower located at 130 South Road sometime between June 30 and Aug. 3, the chief said.A home on Exeter Road was broken into and approximately 60 feet of copper... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Ice cream truck robbed at gunpoint Aug 10, 2010
The suspects also got away with some personal property belonging to the ice cream truck operator. Anyone with information should call Crimestoppers at 513-352-3040. (FOX19.com, OH)
Sarah Ferguson: a royal opportunity Aug 9, 2010
Not so, because you wrongly assume that the Crown Estates belong to the monarchy as personal property. They don't, so the income would still go to the Treasury if we got rid of the monarchy. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Newly divorced woman is planning retirement Aug 8, 2010
Personal Property: $10,000. Total: $882,715. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Coulter: Justice Brennan's Footnote Gave Us Anchor Babies Aug 7, 2010
"...The federal aid is available to U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals and qualified aliens. Qualified aliens include those with lawful permanent residence (shown by their Alien Registration Receipt Cards, also called green cards).Qualified aliens include:Legal permanent residents (those with green cards);Those with refugee or asylum status;Those whose deportation has been withheld;Those in the United States for at least one year for humanitarian purposes; Those with... (Townhall.com)
- FEATURE : Khmer Rouge killers open up in new documentary Aug 7, 2010
When he was a boy, his father was stabbed to death after a public meeting organized by a Khmer Rouge cadre, where he objected to plans to seize livestock, gold and other personal property for the party. His mother was forced to marry a member of the Khmer Rouge militia soon after, got pregnant and died in childbirth. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Hardee's owners gain Franchise of Year award Aug 7, 2010
This week The Star Tribune reported TCF National Bank now agreed to pay $70,000 for Hecker's personal property inside his Crosslake mansion. The properties are just more of the fallout after Hecker's auto empire imploded. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Transportation Command News Aug 7, 2010
mil Web site to assist customers in using the Defense Personal Property System, or DPS, for moving houshold goods. July 13, 2010. (DOD DefenseLINK -- News)
Fire season is here Aug 7, 2010
The struggle to deal with an insurance requirement, a home inventory of personal property losses, proved to be a long and daunting task that took me almost six months to complete ... The ability to look back at the photos to help compile an inventory of our personal property as well as the home improvements that had been made to our house was very helpful ... After your life has turned upside down you just don't have the wherewithal to make inventory lists from memory and you do not get paid for... (Malibu Times, CA)
Criminals, spies swamp cyber world: experts Aug 5, 2010
"There has been enough exfiltration of personal property in this country in the past years to fill the Library of Congress over and over again. So we must do more.". But chasing cyber criminals is a task that can exasperate the most powerful sleuth. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
How Liberals Want to Control Your Life Aug 5, 2010
One of the more frightening aspects of the new administration s liberal impulses is the ability to take one s personal property. Jeffrey recalls the case of neighbors in Fort Trumbull, Conn. (Human Events Online)
Murchison: Paul Ryan and the Perils of Realism Aug 4, 2010
Pete Stark has been re-elected so many times he feels that seat is now his personal property. Is he right. (Townhall.com)
Property revaluations are necessary to balance tax bases Aug 4, 2010
Periodic revaluations of real property are necessary to minimize the inequities that develop in the tax base over time because personal property is valued at market value every year. In other words, over periods of many years, property values will fluctuate dramatically, but taxes remain static -- a situation that can cause certain taxpayers to unfairly pay much more in taxes than their neighbors. (NJ.com -- Times)
Human monogamy is unnatural Aug 1, 2010
For nomadic foragers who might walk hundreds of kilometers each month, personal property -- anything needed to be carried -- is kept to a minimum. Little thought is given to who owns the land, or the fish in the river, the clouds in the sky, or the kids underfoot. (CNN -- US)
Back to school sales tax holidays Aug 1, 2010
Up to $2,500 of non-commercial purchases of personal property (not vehicles) ... Tangible personal property ($2,000). (AZCentral -- Business)
Electric station development agreement hearing scheduled for end of August Jul 30, 2010
The development agreement was a stipulation in legislation that would grant a personal property tax exemption to LS Power for the station contents. All Content 2010, All Rights Reserved. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
City mired in court battles on alleged code violations Jul 29, 2010
Dekh wrote on Jul 22, 2010 5:09 PM:" To off by a long shotGet an education. You have no idea what you are talking about.You are a perfect example of someone speaking about something they know nothing about.The city is not trying to enforce a granfather clause, it is trying to eliminate everyones grandfather protection to your private property.Why don't you give us your address and we will have the city inspectors come and apply all the new codes to your home. Or do you think that your home is... (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
What to do if a drilling company comes calling Jul 29, 2010
Include protection for crops, livestock, buildings and personal property. Protect yourself from damages. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Budget forums across state anger GOP Jul 29, 2010
For example: the audience majority rejected revising personal property tax assessments, was split over school spending and half felt no changes were needed in the health program for the poor, Medi-Cal. Some results did mirror Democratic philosophies, such as tax increases on the wealthy, corporations and smokers. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
NHK to build $54 million automotive seat manufacturing plant in Murfreesboro Jul 29, 2010
The decision was also helped along by an incentive package that included job tax credits, training, infrastructure, real and personal property tax inducements and energy credits, according to Sears. I couldn t be more pleased NHK has chosen to make this investment in Murfreesboro, said Murfreesboro Mayor Tommy Bragg in a news release. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Sonic: City Recommends Denial, MAPC to hear zoning request for downtown location Jul 27, 2010
downtowner wrote on Jul 26, 2010 11:38 AM:" There is a Pizza Hut across the street, but the issue isn't it being a Sonic...the issue is the zoning. C5 zoning is applicable because they want to serve food in the car. If they would modify their plan - so that 50% were indoor dining and it had a zero lot line on the front facing - they would have the C3 zoning still, and it could be adaptive re-use (and be like the one in Bricktown) and everyone would be happy. What's more, there would be... (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
The Editor's Desk Jul 26, 2010
The Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary defines "legacy" as "a gift by will especially of money or other personal property.". The operative words here are "gift" and "personal." It's a little arrogant to suggest that a structure or other project that wouldn't exist without taxpayers' dollars, and won't be maintained except with a continuing supply of those dollars, can in any way be considered a "legacy" of the commissioners. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Horse injured in rare clash with elk Jul 24, 2010
One thing people shouldn t do, according to Sgt. Jim Gorno of the DNRE s Law Division, is kill an elk without a license even if it is to defend their personal property. That would be considered illegal killing of an elk, which is a misdemeanor, Gorno said, adding the shooter would face the same penalty as a poacher would 2,000 in restitution and fines, jail time, loss of hunting privileges and seizure of their firearm. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Sedgwick Co. takes early steps on budget Jul 22, 2010
A mill is equal to $1 in taxes paid for every $1,000 of assessed value on real or personal property. The commission s vote doesn t finalize County Manager William Buchanan s budget, nor does it set a final mill levy. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Return of estate tax requires new strategy Jul 22, 2010
Anyone who is not a resident of Hawaii but who owns real estate or tangible or intangible personal property located in Hawaii ... Hawaii residents who own real estate or tangible personal property physically located outside Hawaii, particularly if they do so through a Hawaii corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other Hawaii business entity. (Pacific Business News, HI)
County Tops 99 Percent on Tax Collections Jul 22, 2010
The tax settlement covers all taxes collected, not just real and personal property and motor vehicle taxes. It includes the special fire and Advanced Life Support (paramedic) taxes, late payments, afterlists, and discoveries. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Negotiating the next step for BH, Whirlpool (2032) Jul 22, 2010
-- A tax abatement of personal property taxes on equipment and other inventory. -- Vacating River Road, which borders the campus site, and selling the city's interest in the vacated portion to Whirlpool at its appraised value. (The Herald-Palladium)
County passes $138.1M budget Jul 22, 2010
It also includes utilities, rural electric lines, railroads and real and personal property. Rather than using the unexpected money to increase the county budget, commissioners have decided to use it to pay off the new Recreation Center bond in one bulk payment. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Vaughan's personal property faces auction Jul 21, 2010
Vaughan Co.s personal property faces auction - New Mexico Business Weekly ... Vaughan Co.s personal property faces auction ... LLC liquidation auction of all of ' personal property will take place July 24 at the Albuquerque Marriott at at 9:30 a.m.. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Tax Collections High Jul 20, 2010
That includes real and personal property, special taxes, and late payments but not collections for municipalities. The collection rate is 99. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Mystery linked to tax sale of home Jul 18, 2010
In fact, city real estate manager Mary Lou Tenenbaum said, he didn't even ask to remove personal property from the building. Fred Limbach III, 63, said his brother is an eccentric who may not have been able to manage his affairs. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Abuse probe at NC School for the Deaf begins Jul 18, 2010
The report, without identifying people by name, said a student reported in February that a teacher injured her and damaged her personal property and that she was placed in a face-down restraint position, preventing her from using her hands to communicate through sign language. The position is against school policy. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Former Aide to John Edwards Gets Movie Deal Jul 18, 2010
Young contends that he found the tape in a box of trash that she left behind while Hunter argues that the tape was with her personal property. Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. (Newsmax)
Board Discusses Water Use and Fairfield Hills Campus Jul 17, 2010
Ms. Llodra explained that two announcements would be included in all personal property tax bills. One indicates how and why residents should sign up to use clean energy. (Voices, CT)
Floods KO Cobb's revenues Jul 17, 2010
The tax digest is the value of real and personal property in the county used by city and county officials to estimate revenues and determine budgets. We began notifying local governments back in December that the digest would go down and that it could in fact reach double-digit figures, said Cobb Chief Appraiser Phil Hogsed, who had outlined a worst-case scenario of a decline between 9 percent and 11 percent countywide. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
'Vilified' Eliot code officer loses job Jul 17, 2010
"At no point have I attempted to cover up any of this," he said. "As soon as I knew, I came to the board and asked the board to allow the time to sort things out."I take full responsibility for those issues, and I'm working with the DEP to correct them," he said.White argued to the board that the violations did not in any way compromise his ability to do his job. None of his decisions are final, he said, because they must be approved by the selectmen or the Board of Appeals.Town employees... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Watch company Lucien Piccard files Chapter 11 Jul 16, 2010
69 million secured by all personal property included accounts, inventory and claims. The company s chairman and owner, Sol Friedman, is listed with a claim of $3. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
On Your Side: Personal Property Tax Alert Jul 16, 2010
Ray Hiatt couldn't believe the personal property tax bill the City of Fredericksburg sent his way. "I've never seen that before," he said. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Duke Energy reaches agreement on tax dispute Jul 15, 2010
At issue is the meth 00000297 od of assessing Duke Energy Ohio's tangible personal property tax value for tax year 2009. Last month, the company began notifying local leaders it planned to pay upcoming tax bills based on its own analysis, as permitted by Ohio law, while it appeals the state's initial assessment of the company's personal property value ... "Duke Energy and the Ohio Department of Taxation clearly have differing opinions on the value of our personal property, and that's an issue... (FOX19.com, OH)
Buchanan proposes steady tax rate for 2011 Jul 15, 2010
A mill is equal to $1 in taxes paid per $1,000 in assessed value of real or personal property. Even after a mill levy is approved by the commission, it is subject to slight changes before the county s assessed valuation is finalized in November. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Honolulu considers new homeless measures Jul 15, 2010
The mayor said that the City Council will be asked to approve two bills that would prohibit unlawful camping on all public property, including sidewalks and medial strips, and would establish a procedure for the removal and disposition of personal property stored illegally in public spaces. The city stated that these bills do not target the homeless, but would make it clear that no one may camp or store belongings for long periods of time on sidewalks or other public areas. (Pacific Business News, HI)
