Black homeowners in NYC criticize Mamdani’s plan to raise property taxes
Black homeowners are expressing their anger over Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s suggestion to increase property taxes by almost 10%, saying it could push them out of New York City. James Johnson, a 35-year-old resident of Cambria Heights and a Democratic City Council candidate, vented, “Mayor Zoran Mamdani, you are insane.” He, along with others, criticized this […]
Zohran Mamdani’s proposed increase in property taxes might lead to a significant rise in energy costs for NYC, according to experts.
This is quite a concerning development. Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s proposal to increase property taxes by 9.5% could hit New Yorkers hard, especially as utility costs for electricity and gas might also go up. This Democratic Socialist leader aims to raise property taxes for the first time in over twenty years to support his substantial budget […]
Pennsylvania residents can now file their taxes in a new, easy, and free way.
New Tax Filing Option for Pennsylvanians There are several ways to file taxes, and some of them are even free. Pennsylvania residents now have another choice that aims to simplify the process even further. According to a recent press release from the state Department of Revenue, Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration has launched a new initiative […]
Iconic filmmaker Steven Spielberg leaves California amid growing discussions on billionaire taxes.
Steven Spielberg Relocates to New York Amid Billionaire Tax Debate Steven Spielberg and his wife, Kate Capshaw, have made the move from California to Central Park West in Manhattan. This transition comes as discussions intensify over the proposed billionaire tax that some believe could negatively impact the state. The acclaimed director became a resident of […]
New York City landlords criticize Mamdani’s proposed increase in property taxes
Concerns Over Proposed Property Tax Hike in New York City Critics are raising alarms about Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s proposed property tax increase, warning it could adversely affect small building owners and potentially devastate the city’s rent stabilization market. The nonprofit group, New York Small Property Owners, has voiced serious concerns following Mamdani’s announcement that he […]
A plan to exempt homeowners over 60 from property taxes could result in billions in costs for local governments.
Kumar’s Property Tax Proposal Faces Challenges When Rishi Kumar, a former Saratoga City Councilman, ran for the position of Santa Clara County Assessor last year, he pledged to exempt homeowners aged 60 and older from property taxes. After a substantial loss in the runoff election to Neysa Frigor, he shifted his focus to a statewide […]
Social Security Fairness Act: Addressing unfair taxes and the legislation designed to resolve it
February 20, 2026, 5:03 a.m. ET Some congressional members are expressing concerns that the Social Security Fairness Act, signed into law in early 2025, is unfair regarding taxes. This legislation worked to eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), which had previously reduced benefits for about 3.2 million public sector […]
Discover which counties and states have the highest property taxes for U.S. homeowners.
Property Tax Discussions Intensify Amid Budget Constraints Property taxes have long been a contentious topic across the U.S., as political leaders try to strike a balance between necessary funding and the risk of upsetting homeowners and businesses. Recently, New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani stirred controversy with a proposal that would significantly raise property taxes […]
Hochul plans to increase New York’s taxes following the election, similar to congestion pricing, according to the GOP.
Allegations Against Governor Hochul Republican officials are claiming that New York Governor Kathy Hochul plans to reverse her stance and increase taxes after the upcoming November election, similar to how she handled congestion charges following the 2024 campaign. As she campaigns for re-election this fall, Hochul has dismissed New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s appeals […]
Tom Steyer supports a special election for extra taxes on corporations.
Tom Steyer’s 2027 Special Election Proposal Gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer is pushing for a special election in 2027 aimed at amending Proposition 13 in California. His proposal involves reassessing commercial real estate based on current market values, which would reignite a controversial tax debate in the state. Steyer noted that he has communicated this initiative […]