Why do D.C. residents get taxed without representation?
86482
DC residents are just that, residents.  They are not citizens of DC.  They are citizens of other states where they receive representation.
122429
WASHINGTON,d.c. IS NOT A STATE IT'S A DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE SEAT OF OUR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
858008
That depends on your location! A place like LA or New York can take a long time! Smaller towns not so long! I filed mine in Portland Oregon and it took  a little under a year and a half! This was together with my permanent residence. US citizens do not have any advantage over permanent resident applicants!!
355918
well because you are a non resident
516473
WELL.....u have 2 choices. 1) you don't register your business and dont' get a tax id and risk going to jail for not paying your taxes or 2) you pay taxes like your suppose to. (In reality, if you make less than a certain amount of money a year, then you don't have to pay taxes. I think its something like $9,000)
446740
No. If they don't have a social security number or any paperwork showing they are awaiting one, they do not go through court and waste the taxpayers money. They are deported. Any immigrant who has earned citizenship knows how important it his to have verification.
1003248
I love the issue of taxation. Remember, back a few hundred years ago, there was a little skirmish called "The Boston Tea Party". Anyone remember what it was about?\nTaxes. That is one of the major events from which this country was born. Patriots fighting against "taxation without representation".\n\nIn 1913, Congress amended the Constitution to allow for "federal income taxes" to pay for the growing war debt.\n(Amendment XVI)\n\nI don't like paying taxes. I don't know anyone who celebrates on April 15th (except maybe tax preparers). I believe income taxes are basically theft by coercion, but they're a Constitutional responsibility and I pay them.\n\nOn the parking citations, you do realize that, by not paying them, you are essentially "stealing" from the city or town, right. This is money that is owed to them, and defaulting on debt is theft. I don't understand what you mean by "attempting to do the same thing with their property", though. If the city owes you money that is a direct result of the property you are taking, I would expect that there would be ACLU lawyers lined up at your door begging to take the case.\n\nI did my best not to be "retarded" although I did mention the ACLU. My bad...
647174
The city and county government make lots of promises, then raise your property taxes. It's like rent. But, if you don't pay it, they take your house. Fun stuff.
437534
No.  The District of Columbia was established so that the working seat of American governement would not reside in a specific state.  \n\nThat way when Iowa and Maryland get into a urination contest one of them can't say "Well I am home to the whole freakin' government!"
423761
The US Constitution mandates that the seat of the Government be its own idependant entity, not part of any state.  The land that is DC now used to be part of Maryland and part of Virginia. One big chunk of it was actually given back to Virginia--- that is now Arlington county and part of Alexandria--- in the mid-1800's for various reasons and most of what is now DC actually used to be part of Maryland.
509016
Yes, because they still represent the citizens of the city.  It doesnt say anywhere that they have to listen to your opinions or questions, that is why you elected them.  If you dont like them, then dont vote for them the next time around.
307738
All citizens of the United States reside in a congressional district.  Members of Congress work for the voters in that district.  US protectorates and the District of Columbia generally have nonvoting observer representation in Congress.  I'm sure jaded people think Congress only works for big corporations or rich people, but most congressmen really are concerned with the interests of constituents in their district.  After all, money helps win elections but only to the extent it translates to votes.
141480
Most likely it is for tax reasons.  Once you become a citizen you are obligated to pay taxes.  So it makes sense to give "them" greencards and citizenship.\n\nWhy after a certain period of time?  Probably because of a statute of limitations on the crime of crossing the border without legal paperwork. (being here for 3 year isn't a crime - crossing the border illegally is)\n\nI am not 100% sure, but this is what I think based on what I hear on the news and my stint working as a recruiter.
391831
why should it?? they wasnt paying taxes in the first place....
383025
Puerto Ricans are under the US law since it is our Commonwealth. They are considered US citizens.  They may come live in the US without a passport or visa. They do not pay taxes either. They do not cast ballots for president, but they do get to elect a resident commissioner to sent to washington to serve in the US House of Representatives. But he does not get a vote in congress. And by Puerto Rico being a Comonwealth they are bound by the Laws of the United States, so therefore are not "supposed" to travel to certain countries.
227528
It is dependent if you incorporate or not. I know many who do not and just use their social security number.
831416
Very few do when they are in their home district seeking votes.\nOnly in Washington, DC.