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
Key Findings Nineteen states have sales tax holidays on the books in 2024. These suspensions combined will cost states and localities over $1.3 billion in lost revenue this year. Sales tax holidays are poorly targeted and too temporary to meaningfully change the regressive nature of a state’s tax system. Overall, the benefits of sales tax
The Biden administration has set ambitious goals to decrease US carbon emissions. Starting in 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act granted clean energy tax credits to businesses in hopes of encouraging a greener economy. Kyle and Shuting Pomerleau see a carbon tax as a superior approach. To offset any regressive effects, they propose a revenue swap,
CLOVIS, Calif (FOX26) — The Clovis City Council has voted to place a 1% tax hike on the November 5th ballot. City Council Members agreed to put it on the ballot because they listened to the plea from the Clovis police and Fire Departments, which say they have been understaffed. [RELATED] Clinica Sierra Vista brings