NextAvenue: Seniors With Property Tax Problems May Explore Reverse Mortgages
If a senior is having difficulty paying their property taxes on a fixed income, a reverse mortgage may be one option. However, older people should be aware of the problems that can arise with such products and should consult a housing…
Jefferson Hills stays on course on property taxes with new budget
Jefferson Hills homeowners won't have to dig deeper into their pockets to pay property taxes this year.
Council adopted its 2022 budget and kept the milling rate at 5.66 mills at a meeting in December.
The tax rate includes 5.225 miles…
Verona authorities increase property taxes and cut street paving to compensate for accounting error
Verona homeowners will pay more property taxes as the city council approved an estimated 24% tax hike as part of this year's budget.
Council approved increasing the mile rate from 7.8 to 9.7 miles, which represents an increase of 1.9…
State of Maine Creates Property Tax Deferral Program for Qualifying Residents
The Maine State Legislature recently announced a new opportunity for residents of Maine to temporarily defer the collection of property taxes on family properties. Eligible residents can apply for this program through their local…
Avon considers income tax hike in May 3 poll to buy land in the park
AVON, Ohio - City council is considering imposing a tax on the May 3 poll to increase the city's municipal tax rate for purchasing property described as "park land."The resolution, which the council discussed at its December 30 meeting,…
No property tax on residential properties up to 500 square feet in Mumbai, says CM Uddhav Thackeray
The property tax on residential units up to 500 square feet, located within the boundaries of Mumbai's municipal area, will be removed, the Maharashtra government said on Saturday. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray announced the…
You never see boarded up towns in zero income tax states
Texas is the size of a large European country, in terms of population (30 million) and certainly geography. I lived there for sixteen years until last summer. You never see a barricaded town like this. You drive miles and miles and see…
Ocala resident discusses Amendment 11, property tax breaks for local seniors
For the publisher:
Growth in Marion County, both commercial and residential, has been exponential since 2012, when constituents in the county passed Amendment 11 by over 60%. But the county commissioners' council refused the property tax…
State Income Tax Reduction, Property Tax Transparency is a Must – Newton Daily News
Editor's Note: The following is the first of four articles detailing the points of interest and goals of local lawmakers representing Jasper County as they enter the next legislative session. The Iowa Legislature is currently scheduled to…
Bill proposes to exempt retired military personnel from state income tax | Local news
With two military bases in Kentucky, including one locally at Fort Knox, a bill pre-tabled for the 2022…