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Commentary: Delaney’s infrastructure bill doesn’t hold up to scrutiny

July 25, 2014 Maryland Reporter

UMBC Professor Roy Meyers takes issue with Rep. John Delaney’s proposed “Partnership to Build America Act”–a bill that would allow U.S. corporations to avoid taxes when they repatriate profits that are now booked overseas, if they purchase bonds that would be used to build infrastructure. He’s received plenty of favorable media mentions on this bill, but as a budget and policy expert, Meyers believes those reviews are far too generous. The rhetoric supporting the bill is attractive, but it distracts attention from the bill’s complexities

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Most are impressed with Mizeur in final TV debate for Dems

June 3, 2014 Maryland Reporter

Here are some reactions to Monday night’s debate between the Democratic candidates for governor of Maryland. They include the impressions of regular voters, bloggers, reporters and a college professor. The debate can be watched online

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Md. legislature ‘would be a lot worse’ for business if not for Senate leaders, Kasemeyer says.

May 1, 2014 Maryland Reporter

“If it weren’t for the more moderate leadership in the Senate, things would be a lot worse than what they are” in the Maryland General Assembly, Sen. Ed Kasemeyer told Howard County business leaders Wednesday

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We must tax literally everyone but the rich

April 2, 2014April 2, 2014 Carl Beijer

Republican celebrity Reihan Salam wants the middle class to pay the wealthy to have more heirs. (Pop!Tech 2009) Really, Republicans

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Spacey and friends at Annapolis reception to boost film tax break

March 23, 2014 Maryland Reporter

What could guarantee better media coverage than a reception with a major celebrity closed to reporters, who gathered outside the Red Red Wine Bar in Annapolis as actor Kevin Spacey was ushered in the back door?

Maryland legislators and friends couldn’t resist posting pictures of themselves with “House of Cards” star Spacey on Facebook.

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Cut in estate tax sent to governor, who will likely sign it

March 21, 2014 Maryland Reporter

In an effort to ensure Maryland’s millionaires don’t flee the state for cheaper pastures, the General Assembly approved Thursday a cut to the state’s estate tax.

After spirited debate and a 36-10 vote from the Senate, the bill was sent to Gov. Martin O’Malley, who is likely to sign the bill.

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Miller ‘reluctantly’ supports estate tax cut he’s sponsoring

March 20, 2014 Maryland Reporter

Though he’s listed as chief sponsor of a bill that would cut Maryland’s estate tax, Senate President Mike Miller said Wednesday he only “reluctantly” supports his legislation, and its House equivalent, which delegates passed last week.

But, Miller said, it is important to keep Maryland’s rate competitive to those of other states.

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House votes to cut taxes on the wealthiest dead

March 10, 2014 Maryland Reporter

The House of Delegates overwhelmingly approved a tax cut in Friday’s session that would benefit Maryland’s millionaires after they die.

In a 120-13 vote, the House voted to exempt more assets from the estate tax, which taxes a property of a deceased individual if it’s valued at $1 million.

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9 things to know for filing your 2013 taxes

March 8, 2014 Jason Nazelrod

With constantly changing tax laws, new forms, and no lack of contradicting advice, tax season can be daunting for even

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Assembly leaders back cutting estate taxes, but opponents knock break for wealthy

March 6, 2014 Maryland Reporter

General Assembly leaders say they are fearful wealthy Maryland residents are moving out of state because of Maryland’s high estate tax and are promoting legislation that would cut the “death tax”

Maryland imposes a tax when property is transferred from the deceased to a living relative, if that property is valued at more than $1 million — the tax caps at 16% of the entire estate.