Taxes

County assessors fight state request to appear

State Board of Equalization members discuss subpoenas

November 20, 2009 | by John Dougherty

Assessors are refusing to answer questions about whether property within each county is fairly and equally taxed.

Breeding pessimism: Part II

Moral hazard as the natural spawn of fractional-reserve banking

November 18, 2009 | by Geoffrey Lawrence

The fractional reserve banking system has encouraged a bailout mentality in the federal government.

Nevada’s property tax shaft

More egregious than the public realized

November 17, 2009 | by John Dougherty

Evidence shows that state regulators are misapplying basic appraisal principles. And you're paying for it.

Got limits on power?

Legislative bigwigs say ‘No’

November 5, 2009 | by Geoffrey Lawrence

Nevada's Interim Finance Committee is operating outside the state's constitutional framework.

A ‘vision’ of extortion and control

Stakeholder group is a threat to taxpayers

November 3, 2009 | by Geoffrey Lawrence

The Nevada Vision Stakeholder Group will envision ways to take more of your money.

Legislature performs poorly

Rankings show few legislators protect taxpayers

November 2, 2009 | by Geoffrey Lawrence

During the 2009 Legislative Session, very few lawmakers compiled voting records that can be considered "friendly to the taxpayer."

The birth of a rebellion

Why Nevada’s property-tax system may soon crumble

October 29, 2009 | by John Dougherty

A Washoe County property-tax revolt that threatens to implode Nevada's entire property-tax system began with a single phone call.

Empowerment in action

Oakland’s educational experience contains lessons for Nevada

October 26, 2009 | by Patrick R. Gibbons

In the face of its current challenges, Nevada's education system would do well to follow the example of Oakland.

The truth will set you free

Knowledge about use of tax dollars is essential to freedom

October 6, 2009 | by Geoffrey Lawrence

Knowledge about use of tax dollars is essential to freedom.

Stage set for property tax showdown

Washoe County controversy only 'tip of the iceberg'

October 5, 2009 | by John Dougherty

The seven-year, no-holds-barred, legal battle between Washoe County and Incline Village property owners will reach a crucial turning point Tuesday.

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