Is Trump’s plan not to tax Social Security actually a cut to the program? – Alex Demas
On July 21, Donald Trump posted on Truth Social: “SENIORS SHOULD NOT PAY TAXES ON SOCIAL SECURITY!” That same day, at a rally in Pennsylvania, he said, “I will not take a dime out of Social Security or Medicare,” and…
Josephine County voters consider a veterans services tax in November
The levy would charge residents five cents per $1,000 of assessed property value. For an average home with an assessed value of around $226,000, the cost would be less than $12 per year. Lisa Pickart, director of the Veterans Service…
Hunter Biden urged US authorities to help a fraudulent client – but will not face foreign agent charges in tax trial
WASHINGTON – Hunter Biden tried to help a corrupt Romanian client by lobbying U.S. authorities during his father’s vice presidency, special counsel David Weiss’ office said in a document Wednesday, but said those possible crimes were “not relevant” to the…
Rick Scott pushes for tax relief for homeowners insurance
“The federal government can make a contribution to reducing costs for families.” In the wake of Hurricane Debby, a Florida senator’s bill could provide some relief for skyrocketing insurance premiums. US Senator. Rick Scott’s Law to reduce home ownership premium…
The planned tax increase for Catoosa public schools is met with resistance from the population
Citing state mandates and rising costs, Catoosa County Public Schools is asking for a 30 percent increase in its share of property taxes. But county residents have urged the school board and district officials to make further budget cuts to…
Shoppers and businesses prepare for tax-free weekend in Massachusetts
WATER CITY – Tax-free weekend is just days away in Massachusetts, and the discounts are intended to boost business for local retailers. Mickey Lourenco’s Watertown Tile has been in business for 20 years and prides itself on customer service. The…
Loveland City Council rejects sales tax ballot question – Loveland Reporter-Herald
Despite facing millions of dollars in lost revenue next year, the Loveland City Council decided in November against asking voters for a one-percentage-point increase in the sales tax. In a narrow 4-5 vote, council members at Tuesday’s meeting rejected two…
School board approves proposed $24.6 million tax increase for ALAH upgrades | News
ARTHUR – Arthur School District voters will be asked in November to vote yes on a $24.6 million referendum that would make extensive improvements to the high school. The school board voted Wednesday to send the ballot question to voters….
Proposed tax increase in Smith County as a result of voter-approved debt
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) – The voter-approved Smith County courthouse project is responsible for a highly likely property tax increase, according to Smith County Judge Neal Franklin. The $179 million bond passed in November 2022 with 53.73 percent of the vote….
Anger over Gov. Jim Pillen’s property tax push spills into legislative debate • Nebraska Examiner
LINCOLN – Frustration over Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen’s efforts to prioritize the property tax relief proposals he and his handpicked group of senators favor over the ideas of other lawmakers boiled over into the floor debate Wednesday. State Senators Danielle…
