Summary
Rep. Jim Moeller, D-Vancouver, wants to do away with state tax breaks that allow businesses to write off their initiation fees and the dues they pay to join trade and professional organizations and social and health clubs.
Were talking about a giveaway of millions of dollars for an organizations privilege of joining these clubs and organizations, Moeller said in a statement. And were talking about it at a time when poor citizens, disabled citizens and senior citizens are losing their health care. In some cases theyre losing their homes, and in all cases theyre losing their peace of mind and sense of security.See the full content of this document
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Moellers Bill Takes Aim at Business Tax Breaks
A 2007 state audit of all tax breaks allowed under state law found that the dues and initiation fees exemption cost the state about $2 million in lost revenue in 2006. A total o...
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