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Three Western Mass. Colleges Would Be Affected By Gonzalez Tax Proposal

By editor • Sep 20, 2018

Democratic candidate for governor Jay Gonzalez announced a proposal on Wednesday to tax private colleges in Massachusetts to pay for his transportation and education plans.

Employment, Health Care, Taxes On The Minds Of Connecticut Voters, According To New Poll

By • Jul 25, 2018
Ryan Caron King / WNPR

Employment and health care top the list of issues concerning Connecticut voters, according to a recent poll.

Connecticut Among States Challenging United States Government Over Tax Deduction Cap

By • Jul 17, 2018
Frankie Graziano / Connecticut Public Radio

Connecticut is suing the federal government over Republican tax cuts. The $1.5 trillion cuts were signed by President Donald Trump in December and included a cap on federal deductions for state and local tax, or SALT.

Supreme Court Ruling Means Some Online Purchases Will Cost More

By • Jun 21, 2018

Some online sales are about to start costing more.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that states can require retailers to collect and remit sales taxes on out-of-state purchases. The 5-to-4 decision reversed decades-old decisions that protected out-of-state vendors from sales tax obligations unless the vendor had a physical presence in the state.

General Assembly May Get Involved In Tax Incentives Controversy

By • Apr 25, 2018
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Legislative leaders say they may consider a special session to look at potential problems with the state’s tax incentive programs for businesses. An audit of economic development incentives administered by state officials has found inaccuracies in both the level of tax credits and the amount of job creation achieved by the companies that benefited. 

As Tax Day Approaches, Connecticut Residents Take Advantage Of Free Tax Prep Service

By • Apr 15, 2018
Frankie Graziano / Connecticut Public Radio

The deadline to file federal income taxes is Tuesday. Many filers will use a paid preparation service on top of having to pay their taxes. But if you qualify for something the IRS calls the “Volunteer Income Tax Assistance” program or VITA, you can get them done for free.

Tax Group Says This Is One Of The Most Effective, Yet Often Overlooked, Tax Credits

By • Apr 10, 2018
Jennifer Sanchez, an employee at Lifebridge Community Services in Bridgeport, benefits from the EITC
Harriet Jones / Connecticut Public Radio

As tax time comes down to the wire, an advocacy group is trying to raise awareness of one very under-used tax credit. It’s called the Earned Income Tax Credit, and it’s been boosting the income of low-wage workers for more than 40 years. But it’s still such a well-kept secret that it’s estimated as many as one in five people who are eligible never claim it. 

Governor Proposes Tolls To Pay For Connecticut Infrastructure Repairs

By • Feb 1, 2018
Ryan Caron King / WNPR

Governor Dannel Malloy is introducing a proposal to restore funding for transportation projects.

After Individual Mandate Eliminated, What Options Exist At State Level?

By • Jan 26, 2018
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The Affordable Care Act required Americans to carry some form of health insurance. But the new federal tax bill will eliminate what’s called an “individual mandate” for the 2019 tax year.

Tax Officials Still Working On A Financial Fix For Crumbling Foundations

By • Jan 11, 2018
Mary Anne Williams

The IRS has clarified that Connecticut homeowners who have already incurred expenses to repair crumbling foundations will be able to deduct existing losses from their federal taxes. 

Corporate Tax Cuts Could Mean ‘Quite Substantial’ Savings In New Englanders’ Electricity Bills

By • Jan 10, 2018

This story was originally published Jan. 8, 2017 at 5:22 p.m. ET.

New England electricity customers could get a direct benefit from a cut in federal corporate taxes — lower utility bills.

Consumer advocates in New England are calling on regulators and utilities to turn over to ratepayers any savings from a reduction in the corporate income tax rate, which the recent tax law knocked down by 40 percent.

GOP Tax Law Sparks Confusion And Outcry In Blue States As N.Y. Threatens Lawsuit

By • Jan 5, 2018

The week after Christmas is usually a short and slow one for town officials in New Paltz, N.Y. — but not this time.

"When we opened town hall Wednesday we had almost 100 voicemails from people inquiring about how they could prepay their taxes," says Daniel Torres, the town's deputy supervisor.

And the phones kept ringing. People started lining up. Torres says the clerk's office has a only few people working in it.

"The clerk's office was so overrun. After a certain while we couldn't even pick up the phones anymore," he says.

Glitch In GOP Tax Bill Creates Uncertain Future For Newman’s Own

By • Jan 2, 2018

A glitch in the Republican tax overhaul has created an uncertain future for Newman’s Own Foundation and the food company it operates.

The Tax Law's New Way Of Measuring Inflation Could Take A Toll On Taxpayers

By • Dec 27, 2017

A little-remarked-upon provision changing the way inflation is calculated is among the big changes contained in the tax overhaul signed by President Trump last week.

The new method, using the so-called "chained" consumer price index to determine when to adjust tax brackets and eligibility for deductions, is expected to push more Americans into higher tax brackets more quickly. In the past, the tax code used the traditional CPI measure issued by the Labor Department each month.

Federal Tax Bill Could Cut IRS Fix Available To Crumbling Foundations Homeowners

By • Dec 22, 2017
Mary Anne Williams

State residents whose homes have crumbling foundations are among those who'll be out of luck under the new federal tax overhaul.

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