Posted on 01/05/2005 9:35:04 PM PST by nickcarraway
St. Louis officials and one of the world's largest pet food makers are in a tax fight that could cost the city more than $800,000 a year.
On the table is the headquarters for what was once the venerable St. Louis firm Ralston Purina, acquired four years ago by the Swiss food giant Nestle. The new division, called Nestle Purina PetCare, is still in the sprawling campus close to downtown, near the intersection of Tucker Boulevard and Chouteau Avenue.
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Friggin' stingy Swiss.
State, County and City governments across the nation are increasing property tax assessments in an effort to gain new tax revenues...
Look to see other State and Local tax increase initiatives in the future, on all fronts..
Government at all levels is looking for every legal and quasi-legal loophole they can find to increase taxes..
California is a great example. The Libs feel they need to tax the rich/business so they can spend the money without earning it. THe libs still don't get it as why no businesses want to stay in california! What a bunch of dumA$$ses
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