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if you are seeking a story or book recommendation

there are some great ones posted on CS if you get bored with the banter in blogs or forums I'm always open to reading passing anecdotes from an authentic person who isn't looking forward to a debate. i love learning and accepting differences. try me. I have replied to people outside the u.s. as a friend. i'm not seeking a partner or soul mate here either. patti

RE: how does your state measure up on taxes:income,property,etc

there is now exists a national tax for internet service, how it is applied by % or flat rate depends on the individual state.
read your bill /internet recovery fee.

anything is possible

our hopes and dreams for ourselves and others are at the heart of all we experience. sometimes those changes seem so far off or futile but our CS friends are always there to help us hold on, light our way ,pick us up if we've stumbled or support our personal inner circle of friends, families....even pets.

I have been away due to adjustments (6 months of unemployment/wrist injury)in my personal and professional life.my family depends on my employment for insurance so when
my daughter became gravely ill at least I could attend to her.

my son travelled to my home around the time of my new job and we convinced him to live here with me. our needs have been met in ways we never could have envisioned. he is also working now.my daughter's expenses were handled even though I could not provide insurance.my son's life has changed immensely by his own choice and determination. my twins turn 24 on july 16.

recently I created a happy birthday e-card it features a plate that was a gift to me as a new mother-little did the presenter know my twins would arrive exactly like that artwork.one a female with dark hair and skin and one a male with auburn hair and golden skin. the native american woman reflects my own mother's features and heritage.

Patti

how does your state measure up on taxes:income,property,etc

a list of the best and worst states for sales taxes.
States With the Lowest Sales Taxes
The states with no state or local sales tax,are Delaware,Montana, New Hampshire,Oregon then Alaska's sales tax rate of 1.11%.Hawaii(4.35%)Maine(5%)Virginia (5%), Wyoming(5.17%)South Dakota (5.22%).
States With the Highest Sales Taxes
Tennessee'shighest combined state and local sales tax rate 9.44% California(9.08%),Arizona(9.01%) Louisiana(8.69%), Washington(8.61%)New York(8.52%)Oklahoma(8.33%)Illinois(8.22%), Arkansas(8.10%)Alabama (8.03%).
The States with the Highest Tax Burden
1. New York
Pct. of total taxes paid by residents: 73.3% (19th highest)
Pct. of total taxes paid by non-residents: 26.7% (19th lowest)
New York-the highest cigarette tax in the country at $4.35.
2. New Jersey
Pct. of total taxes paid by residents: 81.4% (3rd highest)
Pct. of total taxes paid by non-residents: 18.6% (3rd lowest)
3. Connecticut
Pct. of total taxes paid by residents: 80.7% (4th highest)
Pct. of total taxes paid by non-residents: 19.3% (4th lowest)
4. California
Pct. of total taxes paid by residents: 84.5% (the highest)
Pct. of total taxes paid by non-residents: 15.5% (the lowest)
Californians had to pay 36 cents per gallon in taxes
5. Wisconsin
Pct. of total taxes paid by residents: 77.7% (8th highest)
Pct. of total taxes paid by non-residents: 22.3% (8th lowest)
The States with the Lowest Tax Burden
1. Alaska
Pct. of total taxes paid by residents: 24.5% (the lowest)
Pct. of total taxes paid by non-residents: 75.5% (the highest)
*offset by taxes to energy and oil corporations
2. South Dakota
Pct. of total taxes paid by residents: 57.0% (8th lowest)
Pct. of total taxes paid by non-residents: 43.0% (8th highest)
* South Dakota has no personal or corporate income tax
3. Tennessee
Pct. of total taxes paid by residents: 63.2% (13th lowest)> Pct. of total taxes paid by non-residents: 36.8% (13th highest) *Tennessee’s combined state and local sales tax rate of 9.43% was the nation’s highest.
4. Louisiana
Pct. of total taxes paid by residents: 53.1% (4th lowest)
Pct. of total taxes paid by non-residents: 46.9% (4th highest)
5. Wyoming
Pct. of total taxes paid by residents: 33.1% (2nd lowest)
Pct. of total taxes paid by non-residents: 66.9% (2nd highest)
two-thirds of the total tax revenue came from non-residents.
**article mentions tobacco and gas,but no tax info on alcohol.