LINCOLN — Frustrations with Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen’s push to prioritize the property tax relief proposals he and his hand-picked pod of senators favor over other lawmakers’ ideas boiled over into Wednesday’s floor debate. State Sens. Danielle Conrad and George Dungan of Lincoln; Megan Hunt, John Cavanaugh, Jen Day and Machaela Cavanaugh of Omaha; and
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s big November wishlist item took a critical step forward Wednesday when a City Council committee advanced his proposed sales tax for affordable housing to the full body for approval. The 0.5% increase in the sales tax — currently 8.81% in Denver — would raise an estimated $100 million per year for
By Jack McLoone (August 7, 2024, 1:36 PM EDT) — Singapore’s carbon tax is expected to have a neutral impact on tax revenues over the next decade, even after accounting for a recent hike in the rate to SG$25 ($18.81) per metric ton of emissions, the country’s environment minister said…. Law360 is on it, so
The IRS is cracking down on more tax cheats this year but failed to enforce this standard on thousands of its employees. While 96% of IRS employees fulfilled their tax obligations last year, a significant share were delinquent, owing nearly $50 million in taxes to the IRS, a new oversight report found. The lack of
GRAND HAVEN, MI – Grand Haven Area Public Schools voters passed a sinking fund millage in Tuesday’s primary election to help fund facility upgrades throughout the district. “Our buildings range from 27 to 96 years old, with an average age of 61 years,” said Michael MacDonald, executive director of business services for the district, prior
News Photo by Steve Schulwitz Justin Sytek deposits his ballot into a tabulator after voting at the APlex on Tuesday. ALPENA — While the financial situation for the Alpena County Library became clear after voters approved a property tax renewal on Tuesday, Alpena County’s finances remain murky after voters defeated
Missouri voters on Tuesday rejected an attempt by lawmakers to exempt child care facilities from paying property taxes, an incentive supporters hoped would help with the state’s day care shortage. When the Associated Press called the race at 10:30 p.m., more than 54% of Missourians had voted against amending the Missouri Constitution to offer the
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — The Merced County Board of Supervisors agreed unanimously Tuesday to put the Public Safety Stabilization Act Special Sales Tax on the November ballot. Voters will be asked to approve a 1/2 cent per dollar increase on sales tax for 30 years. “I think this is more than anything else we’ve
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. — Catoosa County’s Board of Education is considering a sizeable increase in property taxes. The tax hike was originally proposed back in July. The board wants to increase the amount of property taxes it will levy by a little more than 30-percent. However, the board says they are not increasing the rate
Families can soon save on some back-to-school costs during Maryland’s tax-free week. When is Maryland’s tax-free week? From Sunday, Aug. 11 through Saturday, Aug. 17, shoppers won’t have to pay the state’s 6% sales tax on qualifying items. What qualifies for Maryland’s sales tax holiday? Clothing and shoes under $100, and the first $40 for