Taxes June 26, 2026
Controversial Billionaire Tax Will Appear on November Ballot in California
A one-time 5% tax on California billionaires’ assets is headed to the November ballot, pitched as a way to backfill Trump administration healthcare cuts.
Taxes June 18, 2026
Court Strikes Down Ballot Initiative to Lower Massachusetts Income Tax
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court stated that a summary of the proposal authored by Attorney General Andrea Campbell and used to collect required signatures was misleading and must be disqualified from appearing on the ballot.
Taxes June 18, 2026
Controversial California Billionaire Tax Proposal Declared Eligible for the November Ballot
A proposal to tax California billionaires to fund healthcare has tentatively qualified for the November ballot, setting the stage for a more intense and expensive battle over whether the state should squeeze the ultra-rich.
Taxes June 17, 2026
Here’s Why DeSantis’ Property Tax Plan Could Be Unconstitutional
The Florida Supreme Court has already shot down a five-year residency requirement for property tax benefits.
Taxes June 12, 2026
Amid ‘Billionaire’ Tax Battles, California ‘Millionaire’ Tax Extension Faces Few Foes
“If this wealth tax is not extended, 1-in-6 educators could lose their jobs and California will lose billions in revenue while the wealthiest get a tax break,” California Teachers Association President David Goldberg said.
Taxes June 12, 2026
Why Anti-Tax Advocates Are Against DeSantis’ Property Tax Plan
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan to slash property taxes on Floridians’ primary homes has attracted an unlikely coalition of opponents: anti-tax advocates.
Taxes June 8, 2026
How Much Would Florida Homeowners Save Under Proposed Tax Cut?
Voters will have to juxtapose desires for money in their pockets against warnings from city leaders, county officials and analysts across the political spectrum who warn the tax-slashing measure could upend public services
Taxes June 6, 2026
‘Scare Tactics’ and ‘Survival Mode’: Battle Looms on Florida Property Tax Vote
Counties, cities and towns putting together their budgets for next year say if the property tax amendment passes, all manner of government services could be curtailed.
Taxes June 6, 2026
Just What Does Florida’s Homestead Property Tax Amendment Do?
The controversial measure, which would require 60% of voters to approve it, creates a lot of questions about how homeowners, cities and counties, and public employees would be affected. Here are some answers.
Taxes June 6, 2026
Judge Rewrites Ballot Language on Plan to Eliminate Missouri Income Tax
The ballot language for a Missouri constitutional amendment that would radically restructure how the state collects taxes was altered by an appeals court on Friday, which found the language to be unfair, inaccurate and misleading.
Taxes June 3, 2026
San Diego Voters Reject Measure That Would Heavily Tax Second Home
A highly divisive measure that would impose a hefty tax on the owners of second homes that lack a full-time resident failed to garner majority support from San Diego voters Tuesday night.
Taxes June 2, 2026
Florida Legislature Sends Property Tax Overhaul to Voters After Including Protections for Schools
The proposal will ask Florida voters in November to provide a $250,000 exemption on homesteaded properties, a move that would radically overhaul how local governments raise and spend money.