The Gov announces need to increase taxes! The target,Real estate excise currently at $4.56/1000. Grab it and use the convenient excuse for the times? They have moved a little on sport bets after watching millions cross the state line to Rhodey? Wait for it, study in the making! Full employment here in Mass with it's increase in tax collection means nothing. http://www.lowellsun.com/opinion/ci_32339810/that-tiny-reduction-state-tax-speaks-volumes
got to love Mass government??????
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Alternate 5.85% Tax Rate
The Massachusetts Department of revenue offers a voluntary tax rate on 5.35% income. The voluntary rate is 5.85%.
Do you wish to pay this higher rate of tax?
Note: The new tax rate is strictly voluntary and will increase your tax. Most people answer "No "here.
Yes No
Alternate 5.85% Tax Rate
The Massachusetts Department of revenue offers a voluntary tax rate on 5.35% income. The voluntary rate is 5.85%.
Do you wish to pay this higher rate of tax?
Note: The new tax rate is strictly voluntary and will increase your tax. Most people answer "No "here.
Yes No
Even our great Congressional delegates ignore that page My guess not one of them paid the voluntary rate!
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Meanwhile in Statehouse committees, how do we get more?
Did Einstein really say," Doing the same thing over and over but expecting a different result!"
https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/03/14/when-it-comes-to-mass-liberals-and-taxes-mores-the-merrier/
Did Einstein really say," Doing the same thing over and over but expecting a different result!"
https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/03/14/when-it-comes-to-mass-liberals-and-taxes-mores-the-merrier/
Spent that the day after the bill was filed! That bill was passed June 21, 2017? The first shop opened for Thanksgiving last fall ! No road tax yet on electric cars? My guess, there won't be.
I really hope all those who want to raise taxes on everybody else choose to volunteer more of their income.
As bad as NY and king "anything for a buck" Andrew. Lets make pot legal, sports betting, and prostitution is being talked about.
How many bookies LOOSE money? the state run off track betting does. The new casinos (State licenced) are loosing money. Maybe the state needs to rethink ways to make money. How about cookie sales?
How many bookies LOOSE money? the state run off track betting does. The new casinos (State licenced) are loosing money. Maybe the state needs to rethink ways to make money. How about cookie sales?
Ashful
Minister of Fire
while our elected officials work hard at coming up with new ways to grab$$$$$$$$$$, the working folk and businesses continue to fork it over.
https://www.capecod.com/newscenter/tax-revenues-up/
and as the article states, " it is in line with predictions". short for , "all spent, we're gonna need more!"
https://www.capecod.com/newscenter/tax-revenues-up/
and as the article states, " it is in line with predictions". short for , "all spent, we're gonna need more!"
I feel all the same pain. It’s certainly no better here in CT. They constantly find news way to collect money, but never seem to find ways to slow the spending.
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Let's see if I can get this one correct. Mass has new regs for renewing our drivers license. Proof name is going to be fun for the female residents married more than once. ? Proof of name, let's use someone I'm familiar with, my wife. In reverse order, our marriage cert 1999(ok), her divorce 1996(looking for decree), 1st husbands death cert from 1976( looking). Just one person's needs, I'm sure others will have a more complicated situations! A friend made three trips before she got it right for Mass. officials?
from the renewal site."
Lawful presence (1 document)
Guess the gals should stay with their birth name
here is the complete needs, https://www.dmv.org/ma-massachusetts/renew-license.php Please note these directions do not include names change instructions. Explains friend's need for more than one trip?
from the renewal site."
Lawful presence (1 document)
- If your name differs on the lawful presence document, you must also provide proof of the legal name change
Guess the gals should stay with their birth name
here is the complete needs, https://www.dmv.org/ma-massachusetts/renew-license.php Please note these directions do not include names change instructions. Explains friend's need for more than one trip?
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Bet it's real fun if the birth certificate is foreign. My wife was born in Saigon. It can't be read, the calender used is different, city changed name and I suppose you could say the country may not have existed during the worker's lifetime unless they are in their 40s.
And here in NY they want to give licences to illegals, I just don't get it!
I just went through a day long ordeal to renew my CDL to an enhanced. had to get a birth cert. copy and 2 proofs of residency (mail from the DMV does not count).
I just went through a day long ordeal to renew my CDL to an enhanced. had to get a birth cert. copy and 2 proofs of residency (mail from the DMV does not count).
from Mass drv
1 document proving your MA residency, such as:
- Any RMV-issued document.
- A mortgage or lease document dated within 60 days.
- Federal-, state-, or municipal-issued documents such as first-class mail.
- A utility bill, credit card statement, or medical statement dated within 60 days
You should only need to go through all of the hoops to obtain a real ID or enhanced licence. You would not have the need for them if you have a US passport. To fly ANY flight next year you will need a real ID or passport.
Good ole Mass, passport is but one of the things you can use, all the other stuff needed. Plus the mentioned name change stuff. In general a real pain in the?
