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Missouri counties told state lawmakers that they needed more information when it comes to putting the freeze in place. Some revisions were made this year, but some lawmakers contend that it will take a third try to get the program right.
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The bill sponsored by Missouri Rep. Travis Smith, R-Dora, would cut the tax rate, currently 4%, to 3% on Jan. 1 and make another one percentage point cut each year until the tax is eliminated in 2028.
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Aviston School District 21 has asked voters to approve an increase to its educational fund tax rate three previous times. Each time, it failed by three votes or less.
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The Salem Republican withstood bipartisan scorn of legislation that boosts the Child Tax Credit and provides business tax incentives.
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Tax increment financing districts — commonly known as TIF districts — have cost minority students in public schools across St. Louis and St. Louis County more than $260 million over the last six years, according to a new report.
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The more than 11 million Illinoisans who claim the standard exemption each year will not see an inflation-indexed bump for the 2023 tax year.
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Property taxes for senior homeowners in St. Louis will be frozen, thanks to a bill passed Friday by the Board of Aldermen.
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A WBEZ analysis shows that while people may be more cynical and government is more expensive, voter interest in state elections has only increased.
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The sheriff’s patrol budget is increasing 2% next year. Republican members of the St. Clair County Board say there's not enough deputies. The sheriff has also told the board staffing challenges.
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If you are 70+ and still reviewing your end-of-year tax-saving options, or you’re helping relatives in that age bracket do the same, learn more about Qualified Charitable Distributions.