Sentence examples for upheld tax from inspiring English sources

"The Supreme Court has, in numerous cases going back to the 1920s, upheld tax measures that claw back amounts prior to the effective date of the enactment," says Tribe.

Could this culture of pursuing an individual who wished to uphold tax law have been fostered by the fact that the non-executive board is drawn exclusively from senior business people, many from the big four firms of accountants?

What it says is that we need a new breed of courageous politicians who will stand up for the state, and who will at the same time uphold tax law, the obligation that all employees be treated equally whether in state or private sectors, and who will also rightfully demand a civil service able to make up its own mind in the public interest without outsourcing all key decisions to consultants.

A Russian court on Wednesday upheld a Tax Ministry demand that oil major Yukos should pay $3.5 billion in back taxes for 2000, Russian news agencies reported.

Numerous court rulings have upheld retroactive tax provisions, particularly over short periods.

STRESSED state-level politicians were looking admiringly at Oregon this week, where voters upheld two tax increases passed by their legislature last year.

ObamaCare was upheld as tax, not law.

What's needed is a quiet, persistent bureaucratic effort to enforce the rules we have: to see that the minimum wage is actually paid to workers, and that they work no more than the permitted hours; to see that housing standards are upheld; that taxes are paid, cars are insured and even cigarettes and alcohol are properly taxed.

Another court upheld a tax-fraud conviction against Mr. Berlusconi last week.

Their spotless surfaces have to exemplify the lofty standards upheld by tax-funded health and safety organizations, with everything from tables to spatulas properly scrubbed after each use.

In summary: he wants to introduce a financial transaction tax, uphold the 50p tax rate, support the future jobs fund and introduce a national care service for the elderly.