January 27, 2013
Pennsylvania tax collector arrested in $50K theft
A Pennsylvania tax collector was arrested on Friday for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 owed to the borough of Fayette City and Belle Vernon Area School District.
January 25, 2013
Missouri lawmakers considering 1 cent sales tax increase for buildings and roads
Several senators are drafting a proposal that would raise the state sales tax by a penny to pay for specific transportation projects. Part of the money would be allotted to cities and counties for upkeep of local roads and bridges. The 1-cent tax would expire in 10 years.
January 25, 2013
Kansas Gov. tax plan eliminates homeowner property tax deduction
The governor wants to wipe away the income deduction claimed by Kansans for property taxes they pay on their homes. Nixing that deduction would raise revenue, at least partially offsetting the lower state income tax rates Brownback wants to adopt.
January 24, 2013
Nebraska governor wants to end sales tax exemptions for agriculture
Nebraska's individual and business taxes would be eliminated under a new tax plan outlined by Gov. Dave Heineman on Jan. 18. To make up for lost income tax revenue, the plan would end sales tax exemptions on products from agricultural machinery and chemicals to medicine and medical equipment.
January 24, 2013
No more paper checks for Virginia tax refunds
The check is in the mail? Not anymore. Virginia's 2012-2014 Appropriations Act approved by last year's General Assembly has eliminated the way some people receive their state refund check.
January 24, 2013
Florida lawmakers challenge governor’s economic incentives
Florida lawmakers are pressing Gov. Rick Scott's job-creation team to cough up more details about the hundreds of millions of dollars in tax-incentives it awards to companies every year.
January 23, 2013
California sees revenue bump after tax changes
After years of budget agony, California is seeing something strange this month: a heap of excess cash.
January 23, 2013
Timber and property tax law changes to be highlighted in Texas landowner workshop
With uncertainty looming over the economy and the tax code, forest landowners must stay abreast of new and changing regulations to ensure they're not paying more than their fair share when tax time rolls around.
January 23, 2013
New Minnesota tax law proposal has many significant changes
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton released his state budget proposal on Tuesday morning, a package that includes some significant changes to the state's tax code.
January 23, 2013
NY Gov Cuomo offers $142 billion budget with education increases; Also aid for Sandy
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo unveiled a $142.6 billion budget proposal Tuesday that includes about $4 billion in federal aid for superstorm Sandy recovery.
January 22, 2013
Minnesota to unveil state tax overhaul on Tuesday
Minnesota Revenue Commissioner Myron Frans and his boss, Gov. Mark Dayton will unveil their plan for overhauling the state’s tax system on Tuesday, Jan. 22. It is expected to include tax increases to help eliminate the $1.1 billion shortfall and add funds to education and other programs the governor deems essential. While Frans wouldn’t reveal...…
January 20, 2013
Forensic audit of Florida county’s school budget raises questions
In the wake of the multimillion budget deficit that escaped the attention of Florida's Manatee County school district leadership for months, the community quickly focused on the backgrounds of the district's primary leaders.