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District of Columbia Cigarette Tax Increase Delivers Victory for Kids and Taxpayers

WASHINGTON, July 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement of Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080918/CFTFKLOGO ) The D.C. Council has taken an important step to protect th...

AMERIGROUP Reports Q2 Net Income of $49.6 Million or $0.94 per Diluted Share, Including $0.43 per Diluted Share Positive Impact from Tax Adjustment

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., July 31, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AMERIGROUP Corporation (NYSE: AGP ) today announced that net income for the second quarter of 2009 was $49.6 million, or $0.94 per diluted share, versus a loss of $164.0 million, or $3.10 per diluted share, for the second qua...

Norma McCorvey (Formerly Roe of Roe vs. Wade), Randall Terry, and Over 30 Anti Abortion Activists From 7 States To Confront Nancy Pelosi Over 'Health Care' Reform. Their Message: 'Expect a Tax Revolt. If You Think We Will Willingly Surrender Our Money To

At 3:30 PM, Tuesday, July 28, over 30 pro-life activists to descend on Speaker Pelosi's office at 235 Cannon House Office Building. 'Fireworks' expected. WASHINGTON, July 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following was released today by Randall Terry, Director, Operation Resc...

CCH Briefing Highlights Tax Provisions of Health Care Reform Proposals

RIVERWOODS, Ill., July 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The proposals to reform health care now circulating on Capitol Hill are full of provisions that will change the tax laws, according to CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business and a leading provider of tax, accounting and audit information, software and se...

Raise Federal Alcohol Tax to Finance Prevention Trust Fund, Partnership Urges House Chairmen

WASHINGTON, July 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Partnership for Prevention today urged chairmen of the three congressional committees crafting the House version of a health care reform bill to raise the federal excise tax on alcoholic beverages and apply those revenues to a special fund t...

North Carolina Should Increase Cigarette Tax by 50 Cents to Save Lives and Raise Revenue

WASHINGTON, July 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement of Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080918/CFTFKLOGO ) We urge North Carolina legislators to take a stand to protect the health and pocke...

Florida State Tobacco Tax Increase May Prompt Smokers to Quit Spontaneously

PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Florida state tobacco tax will increase by $1.00, the biggest of its kind in Florida history, to a total of $1.34 per pack, as part of the Protecting Florida's Health Act. The pressures of a higher price tag on cigarettes may prompt Florida smoke...

Wisconsin Tobacco Tax Increase Is Positive Step for Health, but Budget Disappoints by Cutting Funding for Tobacco Prevention Programs

WASHINGTON, June 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is a statement of Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080918/CFTFKLOGO ) Wisconsin leaders have taken a positive step to protect the state's kids and taxpayers ...

Winner Medical to Benefit From the Increase of Tax Rebate Rate for Exports From China

SHENZHEN, China, June 19 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- On June 3, 2009, the Chinese State Ministry of Finance and State Ministry of Taxation announced that as of June 1, 2009, the tax rebate rate for exports of medical dressing and related products would be increased by two (2) percent. As a leading ex...

Cancer Diagnosis May Tax Physical, Mental Health

Treatment, too, affects quality of life, studies show,, TUESDAY, June 9 (HealthDay News) -- A cancer diagnosis can take a physical and mental toll in the years after treatment, a new study says. Bryce B. Reeve of the U.S. National Cancer Institute and a team of researchers looked at...

Florida's $1 Cigarette Tax Increase a Big Win for Public Health

WASHINGTON, May 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The State of Florida took a major step forward to save lives and protect children yesterday when Governor Charlie Crist signed a $1 per pack surcharge into law. Additionally, the governor and legislature through the budget dramatically increased funding for smoki...

Mississippi Tobacco Tax Increase is a Victory for Kids and Taxpayers

WASHINGTON, May 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080918/CFTFKLOGO ) Mississippi leaders have taken an important step to protect the state's kids a...

Siemens Joins the Hearing Industries Association on Capitol Hill to Promote the Hearing Aid Tax Credit Act

Siemens meets with members of Congress in support of the 31.5 million Americans with hearing loss PISCATAWAY, N.J., May 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc. will be on Capitol Hill this week promoting the Hearing Aid Tax Credit Act (H.R. 1646), alongside members of the Hearin...

Hawaii Cigarette Tax Increase Delivers Victory for Kids and Taxpayers

WASHINGTON, May 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement of Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080918/CFTFKLOGO ) Hawaii leaders have taken an important step to protect the state's kids and tax...

Organizations Have Federal Government Tax Incentives to Purchase Remstar Automated Systems for 2009

WESTBROOK, Maine, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The federal government has made tax incentives accessible for the remainder of 2009 to assist companies with the implementation of simple automation into new or existing facilities during these economic times. These tax incentives will have a positive impact...

With Obesity Key Driver of Rising Health Care Costs, National Business Group on Health Urges Tax Code Changes

WASHINGTON, May 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Underscoring the enormous strain that obesity places on our nation's health care system and economy at-large, the National Business Group on Health today released new data from Dr. Kenneth Thorpe documenting the staggering costs associated with obes...

drugstore.com, inc. Resolves New Jersey Sales and Use Tax Case

BELLEVUE, Wash., April 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- drugstore.com , inc. (Nasdaq: DSCM ), a leading online retailer of health, beauty, vision, and pharmacy products, today announced that they have reached a resolution with the State of New Jersey, regarding sales and use taxes owed by the Compa...

Minnesota Smokers Turning to QUITPLAN(R) Services After Cigarette Tax Hike

Use of free quit-smoking services triples following 62-cent increase on cigarettes MINNEAPOLIS, April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The recent federal tax increase on cigarettes has a lot of Minnesotans trying to quit smoking. QUITPLAN Services, the free stop-smoking program provided by ClearWay Minneso...

Wainwright Bank Provides $10 Million in New Markets Tax Credits and $7.4 Million in Financing to Hope House

BOSTON, April 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wainwright Bank & Trust Company (Nasdaq: WAIN ), announced today that it has recently closed on a complex New Markets Tax Credit financing structure for Hope House, a non-profit with a 50-year history of providing clinical treatment, job training an...

Free Massages on Tax Day

Hundreds of business owners across the nation unite to eliminate stress by offering free HydroMassage sessions on April 15th CLEARWATER, Fla., April 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Tax season is never fun, but in the midst of the current economic crisis, stress levels are likely higher than in years past....

Allscripts Announces Final Tax Treatment of Special Cash Dividend From the Transactions With Misys plc Completed in October 2008

CHICAGO, April 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions, Inc. ("Allscripts") announced today information related to the federal income tax treatment of the special dividend of $5.23 per share distributed in connection with the transactions Allscripts consummated with Misys...

Rhode Island Cigarette Tax Increase Delivers Victory for Kids and Taxpayers; $1 Increase Gives State Highest Cigarette Tax in the Nation

WASHINGTON, April 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080918/CFTFKLOGO ) Rhode Island's leaders have taken decisive action to protect the state's kids and t...

Pennsylvania Department of Health Helps Smokers Trying to Quit in Wake of Federal Cigarette Tax Hike

HARRISBURG, Pa., April 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- To support the growing number of Pennsylvanians who are trying to quit smoking as a result of the recent increase in federal cigarette taxes, the Department of Health today reminded smokers to call Pennsylvania's toll-free Quitline or visit www....

Connecticut Resident Pleads Guilty to Multi-Million Dollar Tax Fraud Conspiracy Involving New York City Hospital

WASHINGTON, April 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A Trumbull, Conn., resident who was involved in operating three businesses in Brooklyn, N.Y., pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Department of Justice announced today. Krzysztof Koczon pleaded guilty ...

Smokers Have Greater Incentive to Quit, as Big Tobacco Tax Hike Goes Into Effect Today

Independence Blue Cross offers resources to quit smoking for a healthier lifestyle PHILADELPHIA, April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The federal tax on a pack of cigarettes has gone up to just over a dollar with the increase that went into effect today, and might be just the push smokers need to kick the...

Federal Tobacco Tax Increase a Good Reason to Quit Smoking

State offering free resources to help people kick the habit OLYMPIA, Wash., March 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new federal tobacco tax that takes effect April 1 will raise the cost of a pack of cigarettes by 62 cents. Public health officials expect the price increase to prompt more people ...

Federal Cigarette Tax Increase and Current Economy Will Change Smoker's Habits

PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 1, the federal cigarette tax will increase by 62 cents to a total of $1.01 per pack, to fund the expansion of the State Children's Health Insurance Program that was signed into law earlier this year.(1) A new survey shows that the April 1st fede...

Top 20 Tax Tips For Doctors

Financial education company Pathfinder Business Strategies names the most powerful, yet underutilized tax deductions for doctors Sebastian, Fla. (Vocus) March 12, 2009 -- Aftershocks from the United States' current financial crisis will continue to cripple businesses of...

New Poll: 72 Percent of Minnesotans Support Tobacco Tax Increase

Support is widespread and strong throughout Minnesota MINNEAPOLIS, March 12 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey released today by ClearWay Minnesota(SM) found that an overwhelming majority (72 percent) of Minnesotans support increasing state tobacco taxes. Thirty-seven percent of respondents said th...

Get Free Tax Preparation With Donation to Help Babies

Liberty Tax Service Makes Offer to Support March for Babies(R) WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Liberty Tax Service customers who donate $50 or more at participating locations* to the March of Dimes on March 27 will get their 2008 taxes prepared for free. Funds rai...

Americans United for Life: Obama Administration Stem Cell Policy an Anti-Life Waste of Tax Dollars

WASHINGTON, March 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- President Obama signed an executive order today authorizing more federal taxpayer spending for human embryonic stem cell research, overturning limits on federal funding for such research in place since 2001. Dr. Charmaine Yoest, Pres...

RNC: Tax and Spend Fever

Will Democrats Announce More Details On How They Will Finance New Health Care Proposals At Today's Summit? WHITE HOUSE TO HOST HEALTH CARE SUMMIT WASHINGTON, March 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following was released today by the Republican National Committee: (Logo: http://www....

Association for Healthcare Philanthropy Opposes Limits on Charitable Tax Deductions

WASHINGTON, March 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) today issued the following statement regarding limits on tax deductions for charitable donations proposed in the Obama Administration's budget: The Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) op...

CVS/pharmacy Offers Free Prescription History Just in Time for Tax Season

CVS.com Prescription Management makes it simple to see your full prescription medication history online and print records for your taxes WOONSOCKET, R.I., March 4 /PRNewswire/ -- With tax season just around the corner, millions of Americans are gathering receipts for health care expenditures ...

Policy experts urge scrutiny of senior tax breaks

The latest installment of Public Policy & Aging Report (PPAR) examines the wide-ranging tax provisions that affect older taxpayers. These include deductions, exemptions, deferrals, and circuit breakers, most of which benefit older adults. This subject matter has particular relevance as Preside...

Long Term Care Insurance for Business Owners & Executives: Tax Benefits Often Overlooked

Welcome Relief for the Hard-Pressed Business Sector KIRKLAND, Wash., Feb. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- For people in business, there's good news on the long term healthcare front. They can often insure themselves for less, thanks to favorable tax legislation. "Most owners or executives can use company ...

Pennsylvanians May Donate Part of Tax Refund to Support Juvenile Diabetes Research

HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A simple check-off option on Pennsylvania's income tax return allows filers to contribute a portion of their tax refund to support research for juvenile diabetes, more commonly known as Type 1 diabetes, the state Health Department said today. ...

Pet Owners Avoid a Tax on Their Pet's Health Care in California's Budget

State Veterinary Association and nation's largest animal protection group say taxing pet and food animal health care would create hardship for pet owners, increased pet abandonment and public health concerns SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Veterinary Medical Asso...

Arkansas Cigarette Tax Increase Delivers Victory for Kids and Taxpayers

Statement of Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Arkansas leaders have taken an important step to protect the state's kids and taxpayers from the devastating toll of tobacco use by increasing the state cigarette tax by 56 ...

Overwhelming Majority of Virginia Voters Favor Increasing the Cigarette Tax to the National Average

New Poll Shows Strong Support for Cigarette Tax To Reduce Youth Smoking and Address the State's Healthcare Needs RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new poll released today by a coalition of Virginia health leaders shows that 72 percent of Virginia voters support an 89-cent inc...