Taxation Interesting
"The subject of taxation is interesting to the tax payer, railroad companies and the public in general," said Mr. Arney in part. "Taxation is particularly interesting to railroad companies and corporations that keep tax organizations and figures showing the tax ratio are always of interest.
"In Latah county, the Northern Pacific pays approximately $36,500 in taxes.
"The economy in taxation is naturally of more importance to the railroads because the railroads are forced to pay on what may be a taxes.
"An economy taxation program means no more for a railroad company.
"Last year, the North Idaho chain of commerce plans on the organization of the ten northern Idaho counties on the same basis as the Washington Tax Payers' association, in 26 of the counties organized in Washington, there was a saving of from seven to 21 percent in taxes."
Can't Pass the Buck
In emphasizing the fact that excessive taxation of railroads must be reflected in the necessary increases in freight and passenger rates, and that the burden of taxation cannot be passed on to the railroads, Mr. Arney said, "I have no doubt that the people of Latah county will be benefited by the reduction in the tax rate."
Taxation is interesting to the tax payer, railroad companies and the public in general, said Mr. Arney in part. "Taxation is particularly interesting to the tax payer, railroad companies and the public in general," said Mr. Arney in part. "Taxation is particularly interesting to the tax payer, railroad companies and the public in general," said Mr. Arney in part. "Taxation is particularly interesting to the tax payer, railroad companies and the public in general," said Mr. Arney in part. 