The government has decided to refund a tax which has been collected illegally on long distance telephone service. The 3% tax had been collected by phone service providers without Congressional authorization. The government says taxpayers can get back the last three years of the excise tax payments by asking for the money on their 2006 … Continue reading Illegal tax paid, but no refund coming?
Day: August 5, 2006
Vermont court defies Virginia in same-sex custody case
From the Associated Press: The state Supreme Court ruled Friday that Vermont courts, and not those in Virginia, have exclusive jurisdiction over a case involving two women battling for custody of a child they had while they were in a lesbian relationship. The Virginia Court of Appeals had issued a stay on this until the … Continue reading Vermont court defies Virginia in same-sex custody case
Report: Marshall Newman town hall meeting
I attended the Marshall Newman town hall meeting this morning, hosted by the Tidewater Libertarian Party. Speaking on behalf of the supporters was Virginia Beach attorney Gary Byler and on behalf of the opponents was Norfolk attorney Michael Hamar, both UVA law grads. While the intent of the forum was good, I think hrconservative and … Continue reading Report: Marshall Newman town hall meeting
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