Ever watch a tablet teardown video? If so, you're aware that a battery takes up a lot of room. And that's a big reason why manufacturers are able to squeeze eight to 10 hours of battery life out of tablets these days.
BALTIMORE (WJZ) â A five-cent tax on every bottle of soda will soon be the law of the land in Baltimore. The so-called bottle tax bill is on its way to the mayor for her signature. Derek Valcourt has more on the bill and what it all means to the city and its residents. With little fanfare and majority support, City Council members voted to increase the bottle tax. The jump is more than double, from two cents to five cents, and takes effect in July 2013.
Tax Wedge. What is a 'Tax Wedge'. A tax wedge is the difference between before-tax and after-tax wages. The tax wedge measures how much the government receives as a result of taxing the labor force. 2. A measure of the market inefficiency that is created when a tax is imposed on a product or service.