IRS fringe benefit tax plan sparks labor worries
In an interview with U S News & World Report last month Commissioner Kurtz outlined the IRS plan to tax fringe benefits such as free parking and subsidized meals. He noted Missouri already treats company car use as a taxable fringe benefit and warned of disrupted labor contracts if enacted. Congress may oppose with House and Senate resolutions led by several lawmakers.
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Government monitors calls to check information accuracy
Commissioner Kurtz notes a quality control system where a supervisor listens to random taxpayer calls to offices. The piece questions whether taxpayers are aware of this monitoring program.
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Texas CriminAl Justice Plan Warns of Overburdened System
A two volume draft plan warns Texas crime could overwhelm police and courts if trends from FBI and DPS data hold. The governor's advisory board approved the plan which urges annual updates to secure federal crime-fighting funds. Projections through 1980 show rising murder rape burglary and assaults, with significant uncertain reliability in early data.
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Texas grain theft crackdown targets million-dollar losses
Agriculture Commissioner Reagan Brown outlined a statewide effort to curb grain theft from Texas elevators and feed mills. The scheme, covering sorghum and a 244.8 million bushel harvest, will use a grain theft alert system and weights and measures inspections to detect rings and movements, with prosecutors pushing for maximum sentences.
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Texas conservatives rate lawmakers on 33 votes
The Texas Conservative Union ranked state lawmakers based on 22 House votes and 11 Senate votes. The top conservatives include Reps Bill Hollowell Grand Saline Bob Davis Irving Jim Mankins Kilgore Pete Patterson Brookston Brad Wright Houston and Sen Tom Creighton Mineral Wells Grant Jones Abilene Walter Mengden Houston O H Harris Dallas Peyton McKnight Tyler. Gov Dolph Briscoe named
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Texas Railroad Commission Sets September Oil Allowable At 100 Percent
The Texas Railroad Commission again sets September oil allowable at full capacity but oil companies seek higher purchase volumes. Allocation would yield about 3.6 million barrels daily, but companies want to buy 3.9 million, up 1,167 barrels from August, according to Commissioner Jim.
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Texas Tax Offices Hit $75 Million Goal in 1977
Comptroller Bob Bullock reported state field offices exceeded the $75 million tax collection target for fiscal 1977, just before the period ended. Democrats plan to reclaim control of the state party in 1978 as liberals and moderates clash. Attorney General John Hill accused the Federal Power Commission of seeking to take natural gas from Texans, infringing property law. State Rep. Joe Hubenak announced a bid for State Agriculture Commissioner with a $500,000 campaign against incumbent Reagan Brown in the Democratic primary. Everett L. Anchutz, executive director of the Texas Retirement System, winds up a 40-year public service career. A congressional subcommittee...
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Consumer guidelines on weather stripping and caulking
Summer is a good time to check for air leaks around the home which hinder the efficient operation of heating or air conditioning. Weather stripping and caulking of exterior window and door frames reduce heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer. Stripping and caulking drafty windows and doors is economical in any climate, especially if you do the work yourself.
Fee hearing set in San Antonio
A fee hearing is scheduled in San Antonio on Sept 16, 216. President Catier proposes cutting payroll scales for federal blue collar workers by eight to 12 percent.
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