Arlington County is a county in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The county is situated in Northern Virginia on the southwestern bank of the Potomac River directly across from the District of Columbia,of which it was once a part,under the name Alexandria County. The county is coextensive with the U.S. Census Bureau's census-designated place of Arlington. Arlington County is considered to be the second-largest "principal city" of the Washington metropolitan area,although Arlington County does not have the legal designation of independent city or incorporated town under Virginia state law.
A tax credit is a tax incentive which allows certain taxpayers to subtract the amount of the credit they have accrued from the total they owe the state. It may also be a credit granted in recognition of taxes already paid or a form of state "discount" applied in certain cases. Another way to think of a tax credit is as a rebate.
A taxpayer is a person or organization subject to pay a tax. Modern taxpayers may have an identification number,a reference number issued by a government to citizens or firms.
The Canada Revenue Agency is the revenue service of the federal government,and most provincial and territorial governments. The CRA collects taxes,administers tax law and policy,and delivers benefit programs and tax credits. Legislation administered by the CRA includes the Income Tax Act, parts of the Excise Tax Act,and parts of laws relating to the Canada Pension Plan,employment insurance (EI),tariffs and duties. The agency also oversees the registration of charities in Canada,and enforces much of the country's tax laws.
A tax file number (TFN) is a unique identifier issued by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to each taxpaying entity —an individual,company,superannuation fund,partnership,or trust. Not all individuals have a TFN,and a business has both a TFN and an Australian Business Number (ABN). If a business earns income as part of carrying on its business,it may quote its ABN instead of its TFN.
Fiona Ma is an American accountant and politician. She has been serving as the California state treasurer since January 7,2019. She previously served as a member of the California Board of Equalization from 2015 to 2019,the California State Assembly (2006–2012),and the San Francisco Board of Supervisors (2002–2006).
A tax refund or tax rebate is a payment to the taxpayer when the taxpayer pays more tax than they owe.
Tax shelters are any method of reducing taxable income resulting in a reduction of the payments to tax collecting entities,including state and federal governments. The methodology can vary depending on local and international tax laws.
A payment is the voluntary tender of money or its equivalent or of things of value by one party to another in exchange for goods,or services provided by them,or to fulfill a legal obligation. The party making the payment is commonly called the payer,while the payee is the party receiving the payment.
Debt settlement is a settlement negotiated with a debtor's unsecured creditor. Commonly,creditors agree to forgive a large part of the debt:perhaps around half,though results can vary widely. When settlements are finalized,the terms are put in writing. It is common that the debtor makes one lump-sum payment in exchange for the creditor agreeing that the debt is now cancelled and the matter closed. Some settlements are paid out over a number of months. In either case,as long as the debtor does what is agreed in the negotiation,no outstanding debt will appear on the former debtor's credit report.
A general obligation bond is a common type of municipal bond in the United States that is secured by a state or local government's pledge to use legally-available resources,including tax revenues,to repay bondholders.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax forms are forms used for taxpayers and tax-exempt organizations to report financial information to the Internal Revenue Service of the United States. They are used to report income,calculate taxes to be paid to the federal government,and disclose other information as required by the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). There are over 800 various forms and schedules. Other tax forms in the United States are filed with state and local governments.
Brian K. Krolicki is an American businessman and politician. He was the 33rd Lieutenant Governor of Nevada,from 2007 to 2015. As the Lieutenant Governor,he presided over the Nevada State Senate,chaired the Commission on Tourism,and served on the State Board of Transportation and the Reno Tahoe Winter Games Coalition. Previously,he served two terms as the Nevada State Treasurer. He is a member of the Republican Party. Krolicki was not eligible to run for a third term in 2014 due to lifetime term limits by the Nevada Constitution.
The Pennsylvania State Treasurer is the head of the Pennsylvania Treasury Department,an independent department of state government. The state treasurer is elected every four years. Treasurers are limited to two consecutive terms.
Back taxes is a term for taxes that were not completely paid when due. Typically,these are taxes that are owed from a prior year. Causes for back taxes include failure to pay taxes by the deadline,failure to correctly report one's income,or neglecting to file a tax return altogether.
The California Society of Municipal Finance Officers is a professional association of state,county,and local government finance officers in California. The California Society of Municipal Finance Officers is the statewide organization serving all California municipal finance professionals,an affiliate of the nationwide Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Membership is open to anyone in the State of California actively engaged in government finance in any city,county,or special district.
The Government Finance Officers Association of Texas is a professional association of state,county,and local government finance officers in Texas. The Government Finance Officers Association of Texas is the statewide organization serving all Texas municipal finance professionals,an affiliate of the nationwide Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Membership is open to anyone in the State of Texas actively engaged in government finance in any city,county,or special district. Its stated mission is to enhance the quality of local government finance,to assist and support local government finance professionals in Texas,and to promote the public service profession. GFOAT members are actively involved in the key issues facing cities,counties,and special districts in the State of Texas.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is the revenue service for the United States federal government,which is responsible for collecting taxes and administering the Internal Revenue Code,the main body of the federal statutory tax law. It is part of the Department of the Treasury and led by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue,who is appointed to a five-year term by the President of the United States. The duties of the IRS include providing tax assistance to taxpayers;pursuing and resolving instances of erroneous or fraudulent tax filings;and overseeing various benefits programs,including the Affordable Care Act.
United States v. Lee,106 U.S. 196 (1882),is a 5-to-4 ruling by the United States Supreme Court which held that the Constitution's prohibition on lawsuits against the federal government did not extend to officers of the government themselves. The case involved the heir of Mary Anna Custis Lee,wife of Confederate States of America General Robert E. Lee,who sued to regain control of Arlington House and its grounds. Arlington had been seized by the United States government in 1861 and eventually converted into Arlington National Cemetery. The estate had been sold to pay outstanding taxes,but the lawsuit contested the tax sale as improper. A jury found in favor of the Lees. The Supreme Court,too,concluded that the tax sale was illegal. In stripping the federal officers of their sovereign immunity,the Supreme Court agreed that suit against them was proper.
Form 1098-T,Tuition Statement,is an American IRS tax form filed by eligible education institutions to report payments received and payments due from the paying student. The institution has to report a form for every student that is currently enrolled and paying qualifying tuition and related expenses.
