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Tax talk continues despite defeat of Measure 2

September 8, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

Leading up to the primaries this summer, Measure 2, the provision to abolish property taxes in North Dakota, garnered a lot of vocalization, both for and against. Continue Reading

With Measure 2 defeated, voters still looking for property tax relief

September 7, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

Leading up to the primaries this summer, Measure 2, the provision to abolish property taxes in North Dakota, garnered a lot of vocalization, both for and against. The voters of North Dakota voted down the measure, but will still be looking for property tax relief in the next biennium, officials said. Continue Reading

Supreme Court hears appeal of tax measure suit

June 5, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

BISMARCK (AP) A week before North Dakota voters decide a citizen initiative to eliminate property taxes, the state Supreme Court grilled attorneys Tuesday about what public officials are allowed to say about ballot measures. Continue Reading

Cory Fong, N.D. tax commissioner, column: Measure 2 means risk and uncertainty for North Dakota

June 2, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

On June 12, voters will decide the state’s course. Will North Dakota continue to be the envy of the nation or fall behind? This is the most important question North Dakota voters will answer this election year. Continue Reading

ASK YOUR GOVERNMENT: Reader asks how much N.D. tax out-of-state companies pay

May 14, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

How many out-of-state companies pay North Dakota income tax and sales tax, what is the percentage compared to the in-state payers and what is the dollar value of income tax and sales tax collected from out-of-state companies? Continue Reading

ASK YOUR GOVERNMENT: Nonresident propoerty tax drawss question

December 25, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald

With the upcoming referendum on whether to repeal property taxes in North Dakota, I have read a number of claims regarding equitability of property taxes versus other taxes. One aspect that I have not seen addressed is the portion of property taxes paid by nonresidents, especially of rural property. Continue Reading

ND Tax Commissioner Fong wins re-election

November 2, 2010 in Grand Forks Herald

Republican North Dakota Tax Commissioner Cory Fong has won his second four-year term, beating Democratic challenger Cynthia Kaldor.
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Fong touts tax breaks; Kaldor advocates reform

October 26, 2010 in INFORUM

Cory Fong says his first term as North Dakota tax commissioner has yielded big tax breaks and a more efficient Tax Department. He wants another term to fix the assessment system.
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Forum editorial: Another 4 years for Fong

October 13, 2010 in INFORUM

North Dakota’s Tax Department is a well-run operation. Dealing with an area that makes people wince taxes Commissioner Cory Fong has kept the office efficient and nonpolitical. Continue Reading

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ND officials plan offset to federal tax change

September 14, 2010 in INFORUM

BISMARCK North Dakota lawmakers and Tax Commissioner Cory Fong promised Tuesday to take steps to ensure that married couples don’t pay more in state income taxes next year if Congress allows some federal tax cuts to expire.
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