Letter: Eventually top taxpayers will be milked dry
Letters to the Editor, OpinionDear Editor: In the July 20-26 issue of the Business Times, Bloomberg News op-ed columnist Margaret Carlson is quoted saying that “the top 1 percent pay the lowest tax rate in 80 years.” She makes this remark in the context of suggesting that Republicans play their own role in class warfare. Her remarks, like those Read More →
Letter: Remembering Jack Gilbert, a fine businessman and friend
Letters to the Editor, OpinionIf he had not taken the gamble I would never be where I am today.
Op/ed: Washington’s attack on job creators is hurting future generations
Op/Eds, OpinionCongressional candidate Abel Maldonado, R-Santa Maria, on creating private-sector jobs.
Op/ed: Supporting our innovation economy is the key to prosperity
Op/Eds, OpinionRep. Lois Capps, D-Santa Barbara, on economic development.
Op/ed: A new home for Ventura County’s nonprofit community
Op/Eds, OpinionBy Hugh Ralston on July 27, 2012 As commercial real estate reporter Marlize van Romburgh wrote in the July 20 edition of the Business Times, the Ventura County Community Foundation has a real home for the first time in its nearly 25-year history. I want to take a few words to explain why VCCF purchased Read More →
Op/ed: Using eminent domain to restructure bad mortgages is unethical
Op/Eds, OpinionThe use of eminent domain rewards irresponsible behavior.
Op/ed: IRS audits for the ultra-wealthy — How to minimize the chances
Op/Eds, OpinionThe Internal Revenue Service has ramped up its efforts in recent years by expanding its audits of the wealthiest individuals.