Sentences with phrase «dollar tax break»

In Florida, corporations or individuals can get a generous, dollar - for - dollar tax break by donating to a private, nonprofit scholarship organization.

Unlike state - subsidized voucher programs, which are funded by collected tax revenues, this program bypasses state coffers by giving corporations a dollar - for - dollar tax break when they contribute to a scholarship funding organization.

The state has a $ 2 billion dollar deficit, but he says the $ 150 million dollar tax break could be absorbed.

If we'd divert the OVER $ 150 billion dollar tax break that religion gets in this country every year, and divert it to the CURES for these maladies, we wouldn't NEED condoms!

At both original trials, testimony highlighted how the company viewed its massive donations as a cost of doing business with politicians who supported multimillion dollar tax breaks from which it benefited.

In its complaint against Bombardier, Boeing had made no reference to the multibillion - dollar tax breaks it receives from Washington state.

Not exact matches

«The stock options held by the highest paid 100 CEOs in 2013 represent a tax break worth half a billion dollars.»

But two of the city's hottest technology start - ups, Twitter and Zynga, are threatening to leave San Francisco unless they get a break from a city payroll tax that could, given the estimated multibillion - dollar valuations of the two companies, amount to tens of millions of dollars.

By opening up bids for its second headquarters to cities and municipalities across the country, Amazon is countering that narrative: For only a few billion dollars in tax breaks, the lucky winner would get 50,000 jobs.

But in most states, the pre-existing «as of right» tax breaks that flow automatically, or virtually automatically, to any company that performs an eligible activity, may constitute the bigger dollar value.

I also see U.S. corporations getting a significant tax break which has the potential to bring more overseas jobs back to the U.S. as well as corporate tax dollars sitting offshore back home because they are not paying one of the highest corporate tax rates in the world.»

But she chose to give a billion dollars in tax breaks to millionaires instead of hiring sheriffs to keep our courtrooms safe and ensure justice is done,» said Farnworth.

The tax break for an average double - income family comes up short by several hundred dollars compared to the $ 1,128 more per year that same family will pay under the HST, according to Statistics Canada.

For example, one study finds that for each dollar spent lobbying for a tax break, firms received returns in excess of $ 220.

Fort Bragg was paid by tax dollars and if they are not breaking any laws then they should be allowed to have a concert there.

When we see the same large protests and see millions and millions of dollars spent by Christians to remove the marriage tax break like they protest gay marriage, then you will have far more credibility.

Just like all the illegal aliens that you love to see breaking the law, they are hurting the same amount of people as are here illegally because they are taking jobs and receiving tax dollars as welfare.

If you are 55 or under and hope to enjoy some of those benefits you have been paying into from your paychecks for the last 30 years, of which the Government has borrowed 5 trillion dollars for other spending such as defense and tax breaks for the rich, which is why the current social security system is in jeopardy, then you will be voting for Obama.

I guess that in a world where 1.3 billion people live on less than a dollar a day, nothing threatens Christian values more than a man who wants to take our tax breaks back.

1) Charities spend their income on necessities, such as food and utilities, which ever - so - slightly re-orients our economy toward recession - resistant products, rather than luxuries 2) Charities spend their money quickly, but on independent schedules, making for a smoother stimulus effect on the economy 3) Charities make purchases tax - free, meaning that $ 1 spent by a charity generates a full $ 1 of private economic activity; furthermore, much of those tax revenues are recovered as income tax on the grocery stores, utility companies, etc. that might not have received that income otherwise 4) Charitable giving is by far the most democratic way to improve society; from birth control to bombers, government assuredly spends money on something you don't like, and charitable giving restores your say - so 5) Charitable donations are tax deductible, meaning you keep those tax dollars in your local community 6) Charitable donations provide the funds necessary for volunteers to serve the needy, thus giving «the average citizen» a chance to meet and interact with the needy, breaking down stereotypes

The DN has also reported several times now on the millions of dollars worth of Empire Zone tax breaks Paladino received, and the relatively few new jobs that resulted from that investment by the state.

Assemblyman Jim Tedisco (R,C,I - Glenville) today says two water main breaks in Rotterdam and a sewer break in Amsterdam underscore the continued urgent need for a new state program to repair and maintain vital local drinking water, sewer, storm water management and gas line infrastructure to protect lives, secure the viability of roads and bridges aboveground, and save tax dollars.

The Skelos complaint shows how the multiple Limited Liability Companies, or LLCs, controlled by Glenwood can be used to coordinate and bundle hundreds of thousands of dollars of campaign contributions in order to buy favorable policy outcomes and tax breaks.

This property has since become one of the world's «premier destination [s] for wealthy foreigners with rubles, yuan, and dollars to hide,» largely due to the tax breaks it receives: the anonymous purchaser of a $ 100 million duplex in that building will need to pay a property tax bill with «an effective rate of 0.017 percent of its sales price.»

«We're not going to comment on any statements from a failed former gubernatorial candidate looking to extend his 15 minutes of fame, especially one who has received millions of dollars in tax breaks from the same State government he so often criticizes.

«And he gets over ten million dollars a year in government rents, and received over twelve million in tax breaks.»

Cuomo has been adept at raising millions of dollars from interests whose businesses are impacted by Albany actions — labor unions, real estate developers, business executives, the health care industry, charter school backers, government contractors, and the film and TV companies that get tax breaks for filming in New York.

«In states across America, legislators have been pressured into a toxic game of cross-border business poaching that drives millions of dollars in tax breaks and subsidies to wealthy executives — draining funds we need to invest in infrastructure, schools, parks, and other public goods that is the bedrock of economic health.»

He said tax dollars should go directly to creating affordable housing, rather than «some cockamamie tax break.»

Replicating the success of the CHIPS program on the state level to allow local governments to S.W.A.P. - out deteriorating drinking water, storm water, gas lines and sanitary sewer infrastructure makes sense because an ounce of prevention now can save tax dollars later and prevent costly breaks.»

Five luxury high rises in Manhattan are now eligible for tax breaks — estimated to cost New York City tens of millions of dollars in property taxes.

Companies get tax breaks, but he says that's not where the «big dollars» are going.

The tax breaks, targeted for businesses and the middle class, include a phase out of a surcharge on utilities, and the distribution of $ 350 dollar checks, starting next year to every family with children up to the age of 18.

NBC and Comcast donate tens of thousands of dollars to the governor and then reap the benefit of $ 10 million in tax breaks for The Tonight Show and America's Got Talent.

The developers, Landmark Preservation, L.C. of New York City, whose two principals attended the IDA session, are guaranteed tens of millions of dollars in tax breaks over a 35 - year period.

«You're talking at this point of hundreds of millions — about billions of dollars — in either direct funding or other kinds of financing or tax breaks,» DiNapoli told reporters in Plattsburgh.

Cuomo doesn't want to count the lost tax dollars because he says Startup businesses wouldn't exist without the program and the tax breaks it offers.

Sales tax breaks amount to $ 3 million, but in its first five years, the hotel portion of the project will create $ 1.6 million in new, county bed tax dollars.

A study by the bipartisan congressional Joint Tax Committee this week found that the House proposal would provide a tax break for the majority of families earning more than $ 50,000 a year, even though the largest dollar amount of savings goes to businesses and the wealtTax Committee this week found that the House proposal would provide a tax break for the majority of families earning more than $ 50,000 a year, even though the largest dollar amount of savings goes to businesses and the wealttax break for the majority of families earning more than $ 50,000 a year, even though the largest dollar amount of savings goes to businesses and the wealthy.

In terms of real estate, he will likely go down as one of the most influential politicians to have shaped the city — from vetoing the controversial West Side stadium proposal to shepherding through approval of millions of dollars in 421a tax breaks for the mega towers along Billionaire's Row.

Even when Silver is handing those private investors what will probably be more than a billion dollars in taxpayer money, in the form of subsidies and tax breaks?

«State and local deductions are bedrock middle - class deductions that help steady the cost of many middle - class families living in New York and should not be eliminated or even reduced so people making millions of dollars a year can catch a tax break of their own,» Schumer said.

The legislation approved Wednesday seeks to require more transparency and accountability for programs that amount to billions of dollars a year in tax breaks, business grants and loans.

Krueger recalled that the ill - fated Empire Zones program, which was created by former Gov. George Pataki in 1999 (it actually morphed out of the New York State Economic Development Zones) ended up being an ill - conceived boondoggle that gave away millions of dollars worth of publicly - funded incentives and tax breaks to businesses that pledged to create jobs and then often didn't make good on those promises.

MANHATTAN — «Out of control» tax breaks for sleazy strip joints are costing the city tens of thousands of dollars and must be abolished, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer told state legislators.

Robert Pasinella, executive director of the Rensselaer County Industrial Development Agency, which awards tax breaks to encourage economic growth, told The Alt on Monday that he had had a preliminary discussion with Bryce about a potential incentive package related to the building, but had said that any financial assistance would depend on dollars invested and jobs created and that he'd need to see the project.

In exchange for taking its parkland, soaking up taxpayer dollars (in the form of subsidies and tax breaks) and bringing more traffic congestion and parking woes to the area, the Yankees (and the city which backed the project) promised to provide local jobs, quickly restore parkland and give back money to community groups and programs on annual basis.

«If you go out and buy a $ 10 million dollar luxury yacht, you're going to get a huge tax break,» Deutsch said.

ALBANY — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has undertaken a statewide building boom using public construction contracts to spur private - sector job growth that since 2011 has committed billions of dollars in construction funds and tax breaks to companies.

For instance, it's not yet determined what types of businesses will actually receive the $ 300 million dollars allotted for various tax breaks.