New York business groups urge Hochul to prevent the suggested 75% tax on nicotine pouches like Zyn: ‘Chill’
Albany – A Critical Situation Convenience store owners and various industry groups are urging Governor Hochul to reconsider her plans for hefty new taxes on nicotine pouches. The so-called “bro tax” would apply a 75% tax on these alternative nicotine products, similar to that of cigarettes, and is projected to bring in about $50 million […]
$1.2 billion tax refund and $850 million in property tax assistance confirmed in state budget
Georgia’s Tax Cuts and Revised Budget for 2026 ATLANTA — Georgia is set to benefit from approximately $2 billion in tax reductions following the General Assembly’s approval of a revised state budget for the fiscal year 2026. This budget now awaits the signature of Governor Brian Kemp. In a statement on Wednesday, Kemp commended state […]
Tom Goldstein, co-founder of SCOTUSblog, found guilty of tax evasion
Supreme Court Litigator Found Guilty of Tax Evasion Thomas Goldstein, a prominent Supreme Court litigator and co-founder of SCOTUSblog, has been convicted by a federal jury for failing to report taxes on substantial gambling income earned as a high-stakes poker player. Goldstein, who was part of the legal team representing Al Gore in the Supreme […]
$200K reassessment surprise: How senior tax programs in Cook County could protect your home
Jefferson Park Senior’s Property Tax Crisis Resolved A senior resident in Jefferson Park was taken aback when she noticed her home’s valuation had surged by $200,000, accompanied by a $4,300 tax bill. However, an investigation by NBC 5 Responds revealed that she wasn’t actually required to pay this amount. The county informed Claire Burke that […]
Antisemitic chant calling for ‘tax the Jews’ occurs in San Francisco
A press conference in San Francisco, showcasing Mayor Daniel Lurie’s tax reform proposal, took a troubling turn as anti-Semitic chants erupted, lasting over a minute, according to frustrated attendees of the Wednesday event. Demonstrators affiliated with the local Democratic Socialist Party of America started chanting “tax the rich” outside the event, which took place near […]
Waiting for your Michigan tax refund? Here’s what the state has to say.
Delays in Michigan State Tax Refunds Thursday marks one month since tax returns started being accepted by both the federal government and the state of Michigan. Recently, 7 News Detroit has been inundated with emails from people concerned about the delays in receiving their state refunds. One individual noted, “While my federal refund has already […]
Mark Ruffalo receives criticism for supporting the ‘Tax the Rich’ campaign.
Mark Ruffalo Faces Criticism for “Tax the Rich” Support Mark Ruffalo is encountering backlash after endorsing the “Tax the Rich” campaign. On February 24, the 58-year-old actor posted a video urging New York Governor Kathy Hochul to raise taxes on billionaires and large corporations to address affordability issues in the state. In the video, he […]
Living by yourself could lead to a financial burden of nearly $1 million in ‘singles’ tax.
Many married individuals or those in long-term relationships might have lost sight of the fact that, well, living alone can be quite costly. Are you actually aware of how much more you’re footing the bill? Housing expenses can really add up, whether you’re away on vacation or dining out; things just generally cost more when […]
Eventually, tariffs will take the place of income tax.
Trump Envisions Tariffs Replacing Income Tax During his State of the Union address on Tuesday, President Donald Trump suggested that “foreign-paid” tariffs might ultimately take the place of the contemporary income tax system. “Countries that have cheated us for years are now funneling hundreds of billions back to us,” he stated. “They were deceiving us. […]
Trump criticizes Democrats regarding tax cuts in the State of the Union address.
Trump Criticizes Democrats in State of the Union Address In his first official State of the Union speech for his second term, President Trump focused on tax reforms and took aim at Democrats for opposing his key legislative proposals. He asserted that the nation is on a path to prosperity, stating, “Together, we are building […]