Mesquakie Tribe Sues Over Back Taxes
The Mesquakie tribe filed a lawsuit over unpaid taxes, alleging a dispute with state or local tax authorities. The action seeks resolution of duty assessments and potential penalties.
01 Jul 1987
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1987
Page
1
The Mesquakie tribe filed a lawsuit over unpaid taxes, alleging a dispute with state or local tax authorities. The action seeks resolution of duty assessments and potential penalties.
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