There are many obscure laws out there that affect our communities, however there are few as impactful on West Coast communities than the Jones Act, also known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920. First, a quick definition of a somewhat rare term. “Cabotage” is the shipping of goods by water to and from ports […]
Letter: Who pays taxes
Who pays taxes Every California taxpayer should know who really pays taxes. Corporations do not pay taxes, fees and other government charges. Taxpayers pay. Think of it this way: you have a small business. The city charges you a new fee which takes most of your profit. You have to decide whether to go out […]
Voice of the Village: The inevitable death and taxes
By Lois Requist Grim subjects with which to start off the new year? Not necessarily. Viewpoint is everything. I’ve already lived a long and good life. Of course, I hope and actively work to do what I can to live longer and enjoy each day. Taxes remind us of what we pay to […]
Matt Talbot: Overstating fear of government
I KEEP HEARING THOSE ON THE RIGHT SAY the biggest obstacle on the road to prosperity is a lack of confidence on the part of business owners — that the only thing preventing so-called “job creators” from hiring all those unemployed workers out there is the grim prospect of government action — that is, anything […]