What you need to know about paying your Butler County property taxes: Bills are now accessible.
Upcoming Property Tax Bills and Changes in Ohio Treasurer Mike McNamara informed the Journal News that by the end of this month, 165,000 property tax bills, amounting to $739.4 million—including past due taxes and special assessments—will be mailed out, with payments required by February 26. Since property taxes are paid locally, the bills will reflect […]
Local governments in Romania raise property taxes substantially
Romanian Local Governments Raise Property and Vehicle Taxes Recent reports indicate that various local governments in Romania have significantly upped property and vehicle taxes, with some hikes exceeding the government’s set tax rates by about 70%. This has stirred a public conversation about the extent of these increases. This rise follows the government’s decision to […]
Hochul aims for higher taxes on New York’s AI and data centers as they draw from the energy grid.
It’s a significant shift in direction. Governor Hochul is proposing that AI and other energy-hungry data centers pay more for electricity to mitigate rising costs for regular consumers. She mentioned this is essential to avoid shocking price hikes for families and small businesses. “Massive data centers are driving up electricity demand faster than our grid […]
Early filers can start submitting their taxes on January 26 this year.
IRS Tax Filing Season Begins Washington, D.C. — January 26 marks the start of the 2026 tax filing season, during which the IRS will begin to accept and process tax returns for the year 2025. Taxpayers should be mindful that the deadline to file is April 15 to steer clear of any penalties or interest. […]
Remember to Claim the ‘Senior Deduction’ on Your Taxes This Year
Important points New credits established under the One Big Beautiful Bill will enable older taxpayers to deduct between $6,000 and $12,000 from their taxable income in 2025, thus lowering their tax burden. To qualify for this credit, taxpayers need to be at least 65 years old, with single taxpayers having an income under $175,000 and […]
Venezuela’s Hidden Reward Is a Reduction in Oil Shock Taxes
Venezuela’s operation is about more than cheap oil The initiative to remove Nicolas Maduro could have more economic importance than many commentators realize. While oil prices may not dip immediately, the resulting supply shock that might significantly impact the U.S. economy could eventually ease. Amid all the discussions about “hitting the jackpot” with oil, it’s […]
How to submit taxes at no cost in 2026, following the removal of IRS Direct File
IRS Discontinues Direct File Service The IRS Direct File, which was a free online platform for federal tax submissions, came to an end in 2026. In 2025, around 300,000 individuals used the IRS Direct File. So, do they now have to navigate the tax landscape without a similar option, like countless others looking to file […]
Drivers in New Jersey face a 9% increase in state gas taxes as the new year begins
Drivers in New Jersey are facing yet another increase in one of the highest gas taxes in the country. Starting January 1, the tax will jump by 4.2 cents, bringing the total to 49.1 cents per gallon for gasoline and 56.1 cents for diesel. This change comes from a 2024 law, and it’s worth noting […]
New York snowbirds fail in their attempt to move to Florida and avoid state taxes
Snowbirds Face Tax Dilemma in New York An upstate New York couple now living in Florida has discovered that proving their new home is their primary residence is quite complicated. John Hoff and his wife are facing a $60,000 tax bill from New York state after the Tax Commission determined they couldn’t adequately prove their […]
Montana residents will see alterations in taxes and wages in 2026.
BILLINGS, Mont. With 2026 on the horizon, residents of Montana are gearing up for several upcoming fiscal and policy adjustments. These changes will include property tax relief for certain homeowners, a rise in the minimum wage, and noteworthy updates to SNAP benefits. New state housing tax exemptions are expected to decrease costs for thousands, specifically […]