The initiatives of the progressive left sound good – until the bill comes due.
taxes
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IRS steps toward new free-file tax return system have both supporters, critics mobilizing
And advocates for a free program to help file taxes are exponentially out-monied.
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IRS says it collected $38 million from more than 175 high-income tax delinquents
Federal tax collector’s enhanced ability to identify tax delinquents comes from resources provided by the Inflation Reduction Act.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Gov. Mills’ broken promises continue to pile up
A series of reneged-on pledges has tarnished Janet Mills’ reputation. Maine can’t afford to govern like this.
Posted inNews, Times Record
Brunswick council approves budget with big property tax hike
Brunswick residents will see a 7.4% property tax increase if the school budget is approved next month.
Posted inTimes Record
SAD 75 fiscal year 2024 budget gets initial approval from voters
The 158 voters from Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Harpswell and Topsham OK’d the $52.8 million budget, which will go to a referendum vote on June 13.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: In both Augusta and D.C., the Democratic Party is the party of runaway spending
Much apart from what it means for Americans’ bottom line, ruling out all tax cuts damages bipartisanship.
Posted inBusiness
IRS tests free e-filing system that could compete with tax-prep giants
The initiative is funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, which allotted $15 million for the agency to look into creating a direct-filing program.
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TurboTax customers to receive checks in $141 million settlement
TurboTax’s owner Intuit Inc. was ordered to pay $141 million to low-income consumers who were deceived into paying TurboTax to file their federal returns, despite being eligible for free, federally supported tax services.
Posted inTimes Record
Bowdoinham residents could see 13% property tax hike
The Bowdoinham Select Board reviewed the proposed $3.9 million budget at an April 11 meeting.