The Tax Man
Taxes, the IRS, tariffs and refunds.
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16 states might tax federally approved education plans
(The Center Square) – Families in 16 states could face state taxes and penalties for using what’s called a “529 education savings plan” to pay for expenses approved under federal…
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Report: Property taxes outpacing home values in Florida metros
(The Center Square) – Three Florida metropolitan areas ranked among the nation’s top 10 for property tax growth exceeding home value growth from 2022 to 2024, according to a ConsumerAffairs…
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What the candidates running for Oregon House of Representatives District 27 said about healthcare and taxes
Tammy Carpenter (D / Working Families Party / Progressive Party) and G. Mark Norman (R) are running in the general election for Oregon House of Representatives District 27 on Nov.…
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IRS proposes federal scholarship tax credit donor and credit rules that increase potential size of program, limit certain uses
On Oct. 2, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued temporary regulations and proposed final regulations to implement the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC), also known as the Education Freedom Tax…
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Ballot measure campaigns raised more than $1.2 billion so far in 2026 and spent a record-high $193 million on signature drives
Campaigns supporting and opposing the 164 statewide ballot measures in 2026 raised more than $1.2 billion. Initiative campaigns spent a record $193 million on signature gathering. Campaign finance Here’s a…
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Property tax relief on the ballot in seven states
(The Center Square) – Propositions to amend state constitutions to reduce property taxes are on the Nov. 3 ballot in seven states. All except for one are led by Republicans.
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With $798.9 million in contributions and counting, 2026 is the most expensive ballot measure election cycle in California
Voters in California will head to the polls to decide 14 ballot propositions on Nov. 3. According to the most recent campaign finance filings submitted Oct. 22, 44 committees reported…
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IRS defines terms for the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit with implications for participation
On Oct. 2, 2026, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued temporary regulations and proposed final regulations to implement the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC). The program — also known as…
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Poll: True independents say wrong track, won’t pick a party
(The Center Square) – Seven in 10 true independents say the country is headed the wrong way, a new The Center Square poll found, but most won’t commit to either…
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Iowans to vote on income tax initiative
(The Center Square) – Voters in Iowa will decide on a constitutional amendment that could make it harder for the state legislature to raise the income tax rate.