Mergers and Acquisitions March 5, 2026
Ryan Acquires Hucke and Associates in NYC
Dallas-based tax services and software firm Ryan said Thursday it has acquired Hucke and Associates, a property tax consulting firm based in New York City.
Taxes February 25, 2026
Michigan House Speaker Suggests Nearly $5B in Property Tax Cuts
The speaker said he had a plan to generate additional money to make schools and local government whole, in spite of the cuts to a large source of their revenue.
Taxes February 18, 2026
These States Have the Highest Property Tax Rates in 2026
The average U.S. household pays $3,119 per year in property taxes on their home, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and residents in the 26 states that levy vehicle property taxes pay an additional $499 annually.
Taxes February 18, 2026
Mamdani Proposes 9.5% NYC Property Tax Hike for Budget Gap if Governor Doesn’t Act
The proposed 9.5% hike, which New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani framed as the city’s nuclear option to close a $5.4 billion budget gap, would be the first of its kind since 2003.
Taxes February 17, 2026
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Mulls Property Tax Hike, Pushes Governor to Tax the Wealthy
Mamdani is expected to propose raising property taxes to balance the city budget on Tuesday, in the face of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s continued resistance to raising taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
Taxes February 10, 2026
Michigan Governor Floats ‘Sales Tax Holiday’ for School Supplies, Property Tax Refund for Seniors
Ahead of her Feb. 11 budget presentation, which will cover the 2027 fiscal year, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer shared several sneak peeks, including the two tax relief proposals.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 5, 2026
Ryan Buys Meritax Advisors in Texas
The Dallas-based tax services and software firm said Thursday it has acquired Meritax Advisors, a commercial property tax consulting firm with offices in Frisco and Austin, TX.
Sales Tax February 5, 2026
Ohio Gov. DeWine Warns Sales Tax Could Hit 20% if Property Taxes Abolished
If a proposed constitutional amendment abolishing property taxes were to pass, Ohioans may see sales taxes skyrocket into the double digits, Gov. Mike DeWine said Thursday morning.
Taxes January 21, 2026
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Not Backing Down From Tax Shift Bill After Massachusetts Senate Rebuke
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said twice this week that she intends to stick with her bill to override the state’s property tax law despite continued opposition.
Taxes January 16, 2026
Sports Stadium Deals Hand Even More Taxpayer Money to Billionaires
Stadium deals in Washington, D.C. and Kansas— both involving relocations within the same metropolitan area—have set separate records for taxpayer subsidies to sports teams.
Taxes January 16, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Kills Boston Mayor’s Tax Shift Plan, OKs Alternative ‘Tax Shock’ Bill
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's push to increase commercial tax rates was defeated again by the state Senate on Jan. 15.
Taxes December 11, 2025
Boston Homeowners to See 13% Tax Increase
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has said the new tax rates will result in a 13%, or $780 increase, in property taxes for the average single-family homeowner next year.