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Freeholders Again Adopt Budget with Zero Percent Tax Increase
The Morris County Freeholders, for the third consecutive year, have adopted a budget with a zero percent increase in county taxes, while maintaining critical services for county residents.
Dent’s Efforts on Housing Counseling Recognized with National Award
Representative Charlie Dent (PA-15) was presented with the 2015 Champion of Housing Counseling Award from the National Housing Resource Center (NHRC) and the area’s primary housing counseling agency, the Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valle...
PA Treasury Takes Important Step to Establish ABLE Tax-Exempt Savings Accounts for People with...
Pennsylvania Treasury is delivering to members of the state General Assembly draft legislation that, if enacted, would establish the PA ABLE Savings Program – tax-exempt savings accounts specifically for people with qualified disabilities and their f...
Defendants Allegedly Stole Over $500,000 in Federal HUD Funds
Earlier today, federal agents arrested Stacey Stackhouse, the former executive director of Village of Hempstead Housing Authority (VHHA) and James Alimonos, Michael Lambros, and Demetrios Kaouris, who performed construction work for the agency, for the...
ORA Releases its State 5% Hotel Tax Report for January 2015
The Office of Revenue Analysis released its report on the state 5% hotel tax. The report looks at the collection and disbursement of the state's 5% hotel tax which is levied on the rental of lodging for less than 30 consecutive days at the state's hote...
More than 1 million NC taxpayers, working families benefited from state Earned Income Tax...
After economists gathered earlier this week to discuss the important role of tax credits for working families in supporting an inclusive economy, the Budget & Tax Center released a report today detailing the reach of the state Earned Income Tax Cre...
Bucks County Real Estate Investor Arrested On Fraud Charges
Dean Rossi, 49, of Warrington, PA, was arrested today in connection with an alleged mortgage fraud scheme, announced United States Attorney Zane David Memeger.
Northern California Real Estate Investor Agrees to Plead Guilty to Bid Rigging and Fraud...
Felony charges were filed today in the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California in Oakland against Ramin Yeganeh of San Mateo, California.
2015-16 State Budget Supports Important Programs
Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C-I, Elma) says the $142-billion 2015-16 state budget provides critical funding to important state programs while controlling the size and cost of government. The state’s fifth consecutive on-time budget keeps spendin...
You may be able to lower your property taxes; apply by April 15
April 15 is the last day to submit applications to your county assessor for a reduction in your property taxes. Those who qualify for Idaho’s Property Tax Reduction (Circuit Breaker) Program can get property taxes on their primary Idaho residence and...
California Housing Finance Agency Announces New Program To Preserve and Create Affordable Multifamily Rental...
The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) today announced the Conduit Issuer Program, a new program that helps affordable housing developers access tax-exempt and taxable bond funds to aid in the preservation and development of affordable housing ...
Crouch Calls For $500 Property Tax Credit In Final Budget
Assemblyman Clifford W. Crouch (R-Bainbridge) today called for the inclusion of a $500 property tax credit for middle-class families in the Southern Tier in the state’s final budget. Crouch’s call for tax relief comes in the wake of news that New Y...
2nd Installment of Taxes to become delinquent
Amador County Treasurer-Tax Collector Michael E. Ryan is reminding property owners that they have until Friday, April 10, 2015 at 5 p.m., to make the second installment payment of their annual secured property taxes for the 2014-15 fiscal year. This de...
Delaney Statement on DOT’s Grow America Plan
Today, the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced their Grow America Act, which increases federal support for infrastructure. The DOT proposes a six-year transportation bill funded by pro-growth international tax reform, the same solution first d...
TIME TO END THE DEATH TAX’S HOLD ON FAMILY BUSINESSES, FARMS, AND RANCHES
Congressman Sanford Bishop (D-Georgia), Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas), U.S. Senator John Thune (R-SD), and Senator Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) are calling on Congress to permanently repeal the federal estate tax, which takes up to 40% of a person’s...
Rep. Craig Co-Authors Personal Property Tax Repeal
Representative David Craig (R-Town of Vernon) co-authored legislation regarding elimination of the personal property tax. The personal property tax is a tax on certain personal property owned by businesses. Over the years the legislature has exempted: ...
AG Obtains $1.9 Million Judgment Against Lawrence Company Over Predatory Foreclosure Rescue and Legal...
A Lawrence financial and legal services company and its owner have been ordered by a judge to pay more than $1.9 million for preying upon vulnerable consumers during the foreclosure crisis and engaging in the unauthorized practice of law, Attorney Gene...
New federal data shows low-income, minority students shortchanged for education spending
The Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (CCM) today (Monday, March 23) said that new data from the federal government which shows that Connecticut short-changes low-income minority students regarding spending for local public education reinforces ...
COMPTROLLER STRINGER AUDIT REVEALS CITY AGENCY CAN’T ACCURATELY TRACK REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS
The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) can’t produce an accurate list of the office space it administers, or identify vacancies in the more than 19 million square feet of office space it manages, New York City Comptroller Scott M. ...
Property Tax Delinquent if Not Paid By April 10
The Yolo County Tax Collector’s Office reminds taxpayers who own property in Yolo County that the second installment of 2014-15 Secured Property Tax, due February 1, 2015, will be delinquent if not paid by April 10, 2015
Tipton Pushes to Fully Fund PILT
Congressman Scott Tipton (R-CO) joined with a bipartisan group of his House colleagues to urge House leadership to prioritize funding for the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016, and to work toward a long-term, sustainable...
Alexander Votes to Make it Simpler, Easier for Students to Repay Loans
“I voted for a long-term serious proposal to simplify the maze of student loan repayment options and make it easier for students to manage their loans relative to their income. I voted against an unserious and unfair proposal to raise taxes and incre...
Federal Tax Credits Support Affordable Housing Development
Six new housing projects for low income households will receive development support from the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) in 2015, the Industrial Commission announced today
Justice Department Settles Lawsuit Alleging Discrimination Against Families with Children at Apartment Complexes in...
The Justice Department announced today that Brisben Chimney Hills Limited Partnership and JRK Residential America LLC, the owners and the former manager of the Reserve apartment complex in Lenexa, Kansas, together with their named partner and agents, h...
CITY TREASURER ANNOUNCES PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE FOR 2015 REAL ESTATE TAXES
Harrisburg property owners can sign up for payment plans for 2015 real estate taxes, City Treasurer Tyrell Spradley announced Monday. “Property owners must come into the office, sign up and make their first payment by Tuesday, March 10, 2015,” Spra...
Senators Lanza, Golden, Felder, Avella & Savino Announce Passage of Property Tax Cap Bill...
“With this bill I am keeping with my commitment to provide real property tax relief to homeowners across Staten Island who are sick and tired of paying the highest taxes in the nation,” Senator Andrew Lanza said.
North Carolina Real Estate Investor Indicted for Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud
The department alleged that the scheme defrauded homeowners, financial institutions and others with a legal interest in selected foreclosure properties, for the unlawful purpose of obtaining money and property through fraudulent pretenses, representati...
Montana Department of Revenue Updates on Tax Returns and Refunds
The department had processed 225,717 electronic and paper individual income tax returns and issued 197,821 refunds averaging $403. Taxpayers who file their state income taxes electronically typically receive their refunds faster than those who file by ...
Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins Releases 2015-16 State Budget Priorities
Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and her Senate colleagues have released their 2015-16 State Budget priorities. The priorities include: adding another $2 billion in funding for education; increasing the minimum wage; creating more af...
Tax Deadline Less Than One Month Away
MADISON, WI – March 17, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — This Wisconsin Department of Revenue has online applications and information to help you file your income tax return. Remember: your return must be received or postmarked by midnight on Wednesday...
