March 11, 2026
Tax

A second hurricane tax-free holiday is set to start in Florida

Floridians can once again purchase hurricane-related items tax-free during the second tax holiday of 2024. The Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday runs from Aug. 24 through Sept. 6 ahead of what Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie said is the “historical peak of hurricane activity.” The holiday includes items such as batteries

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Florida’s second disaster preparedness tax holiday begins this weekend: Here’s what to know

Press play above to watch FOX 13 News TAMPA, Fla. – The tropics may be quiet as we head into the heart of hurricane season, but that doesn’t mean Floridians can let down their guard.  The state’s second disaster preparedness tax holiday begins Saturday, Aug. 24 and runs through Friday, Sept. 6.  Tax-free items include: 

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OKC mayor says vote yes Tuesday, support hotel and motel tax increase

OKC Mayor David Holt  |  Guest columnist Together, we have built a city that is drawing visitors, conventions and special events like never before. In fact, each year, Oklahoma City’s visitor economy now accounts for billions of dollars in economic impact and hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes. On Tuesday, we have an opportunity

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Michigan households claimed $134 million in clean energy tax credits last year

The Internal Revenue Service says 117,000 Michigan households received more than more than $134 million in tax credits for energy saving and energy efficiency upgrades from the Inflation Reduction Act last year. From the IRS press release: “Michigan families have claimed more than $54 million in credits for residential clean energy investments on 2023 tax

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Fire significantly damaged home that tax records show belongs to a Flyers’ player – NBC10 Philadelphia

Fire crews were dispatched to a fire that heavily damaged a home in Haddonfield, New Jersey Tuesday night. At 11:39 p.m., Haddon Fire Company No. 1 was called to 500 block of Jobel Drive for a report of a dwelling fire, according to officials. Crews reported heavy fire from the first floor and heavy smoke

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College Station City Council prepares to vote on budget, tax rate at upcoming meeting

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The College Station City Council will be taking its final look and final vote on the proposed tax rate and budget at Thursday’s meeting. The city is looking to approve a budget of around $540 million, and a tax rate of $0.513086 per $100 of valuation. City leaders said it’s

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State film tax credits key to launching Warner Bros. Studios Nevada

Las Vegas (KSNV) — State leaders must first pass a film tax credit package for Warner Bros to bring the project to here the Harry Reid Research and Technology Park. Warner Bros says the Nevada studios would be renamed Warner Bros. Studios Nevada would feature full-service film and television studios. The company says it will

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Tax Court Rules on Losses from Rental Activities

The tax law allows real investors to write off a portion of their losses from rental activities, or even the full amount, if they meet certain requirements. However, as shown in a new case, Foradis, TC Summ. Op. 2024-13, 7/11/24, it’s difficult to convince the Tax Court you’ve put in the necessary time—especially if you

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Should diapers be exempt from sales tax in Nevada? Voters will have a chance to weigh in

RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Should Nevada join 19 other states and the nation’s capital in exempting diapers from sales tax? Voters will have their chance to weigh in later this year. If passed, Question 5 on the Nevada ballot, would get rid of sales tax on both baby and adult diapers

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Salem property tax levy could be on ballot in May 2025

What are Oregon’s state symbols? From birds to beverages and flowers to fossils, these icons of history, nature and pride represent Oregon. Salem residents will likely vote on a property tax levy to offset a multimillion dollar deficit in the city budget next year. The details of the plan, including what the levy would fund

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