Every Thursday I will be taking one item that our taxes pay for and breaking it down into why it is essential or just a waste. I enjoy learning about this our country and where the taxes are spent.
The first question I want to answer is do Indians even pay taxes?
I read that States are not allowed to tax Indian Tribal Governments directly but may tax the Indians individually as long as they don't make their cash directly from a treaty.
The government spends 2.5 billion dollars on reservations each year. This 2.5 billion breaks down into 50 million for tribal colleges, 14.4 million for completed settlements, 5.1 million for a Loan program, 14.2 million for central oversight, and 27 million for estate services. Also an additional 354.7 million is being spent this year to add public safety and justice to Indian reservations all through America. This change will bring a reduction in crime throughout the reservations.
My first thought on all of this is that we need to start taxing the Indians more. While some of the Indians are poor and need our help others run huge Casinos that can't be taxed properly because they are under a treaty. We only have the power to charge them a special tax which is a start... While some Tribes need our help in surviving, others are taking advantage of the system and do not need all of this special treatment. Than my second thought is that I don't have enough information to make such an assumption. I am not a smart man outside of the workplace.
And a cute bird
I am sorry If I haven't checked out your blog this week.. They've had me working 9 to 9 with a 3 hour break starting at noon each day..
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Ours is the only country in the world where the majority still enjoy minority rights. Only in Africa! Hope the work load evens out a bit!
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Idk about the tax thing, but that's a cute bird! lol
Goodluck with it. I will follow with interest. Although I am in a different country there a are a lot of similarities here in Australia.
That is a very cute bird.
I don't want to say anything about taxing Indians because despite APUSH hell last year, I don't know much about it, and I don't want to accidentally say something offensive or something
Unfortunately, a vast majority of the Native American population is impoverished. Additionally, I think that Native American tribal reservations are considered to be sovereign nations (to some extent) and that complicates issues like taxation. That being said, I think this is one area in which the federal government should spend more money--to work with tribes to build up their economic infrastructures and alleviate the poverty on the reservations. This achievement would benefit not only Native Americans; it would help the entire U.S. economy (reservations buy more goods which equals more jobs, etc.).
I like this idea of looking at taxes on the lower levels of spending. And I agree wholeheartedly. *All* these groups that are getting benefits from the government likely have a majority exploiting the system.
Yeah if there is a way they exploit it, those casinos really do. Although if some would stop playing at the stupid things, then they wouldn't be so poor.
Yeap. These treaties screw the tax dept. in the long run.
As originally said I don't know enough on this subject either way to make a educated argument either way. I am just bringing up things that I find interesting.
No worries about not getting around, we all get busy after new year's.
But I love casinos and fireworks :(
^ What Anthony said. I believe poverty among Native Americans is double the national figure, though I have to double check (incidentally, the figures for alcohol abuse are higher as well).
My tribe, the Houma, have been trying to become federally recognized for decades. We don't receive anything at all.
354.7 million on lowering the crime rate?
Um, last time I checked, the Native Americans handled their own trails and crimes. I know this, because quite often at the casinos by where I live, people (bodies) are found stuffed in trunks, raped, etc. and it never makes the news. Why? Because it is out of the State's juristiction.
I agree that the vast population needs assistance, but there has got to be a better way, as suggested by one of your other commenters.
I would also like to say that I am not very educated on this subject(other than what I said regarding my local casino tribes situation) so, other commenters can feel free to tell me to shut the hell up. :)
Aww cute bird ;D
Seems like India is the place to be for smart people to evade taxes
Interesting read. And nice bird! Lol
holy hell someone's working overtime batman.
Have you seen the way many people on the reservations live? It is so bad.
If the government spends that money every year, I would like to see where the money actually ends up. It sure isn't with the people that need it most.
So the casinos don't get taxed? wow.
Hope work lets up soon!
Taxes are good?
Great read. Agree, casino's aren't crazy important to existence, are they?
@Ruth I agree that they need our help. My only conclusion was that there should be more than a special tax charged on their casinos. I apologize if something here offended you.
2.5 billion is a lot of dollars
Time sounds grim - hope they get you on more sensible hours soon.
thank for your text but i can't have opinion on this.
Paying blood money for past crimes....
it would be good to see how money is spent ... but we're not ready for the info in thier eyes!
It's a tricky question isn't it. However, I have to say that logically I can't blame them for taking advantage of the casino tax break. Think about it. I really don't know anyone who wouldn't do the same. So do you blame the government or the people? On this one I say government. The people are just doing what they are allowed to do.
Interesting topic. Well, I don't know enough to make any kind of educated opinion, but the way government spends money is crazy nuts.
I agree with you about the casinos and other revenue being taxed, but I also see tribes like Mason Martinez's in need of what all other people of indigenous lineage are already entitled to.
Don't worry 'bout the non-checking of my blog. I'm just glad you've checked it out this year. Now for the other blogs to follow your lead. Keep up the long hard work, I'm doing the same thing in a different area.
what a pile of money..
I am not offended. I just look at it differently. In Iowa, the only for profit casinos have to be called riverboat casinos or on reservations. Otherwise it has to be non-profit- by state law. My husband works for one of those. I think the Native Americans are more entitled to not owe taxes than that one.
hot dog... 12 hour days but only paid for 9. Not my kind of job. I would rather just work all 9 hours and go home. I hate when I have to work a split shift.
There's a 3 hours break in the middle of your work? That sucks! It takes up time you should be spending at home.
I think it's cool that you're a CPA. Educational post. Following!
Blame it on Rob, but I think you're versatile.
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