Tax Policy

Merrillville Proposes 2025 Budget to Address Infrastructure and Safety Needs
Public Services & Infrastructure Merrillville Proposes 2025 Budget to Address Infrastructure and Safety Needs

The town of Merrillville is taking a bold step to address longstanding infrastructure and safety concerns by proposing a significant revision to its budget for 2025. The proposed changes include doubling several tax levies to better fund critical services and public projects. This initiative comes

Mississippi Debates Eliminating Income Tax: Economic Boost or Risk?
Economic & Fiscal Mississippi Debates Eliminating Income Tax: Economic Boost or Risk?

The state of Mississippi is at a crossroads, with political leaders deeply engaged in a debate over the potential elimination of the state's personal income tax. This significant fiscal policy change has divided opinions, drawing strong advocacy from some quarters while raising cautionary

Welsh Government Plans to End Tax Breaks for Some Private Schools
Public Services & Infrastructure Welsh Government Plans to End Tax Breaks for Some Private Schools

In a significant policy shift, the Welsh Government has announced a proposal to end tax breaks for certain fee-charging private schools starting from April 1, 2025. This proposed change specifically aims to discontinue charitable non-domestic rates relief for a select number of independent

Labour Proposes Brownfield Passports to Boost Urban Housing Development
Public Services & Infrastructure Labour Proposes Brownfield Passports to Boost Urban Housing Development

The Labour Party has recently introduced a proposal known as "brownfield passports" in an effort to streamline urban housing development on previously used land, often termed brownfield sites. This initiative, detailed in Labour's manifesto, stands as a crucial component of their

Is the Carbon Tax Politically Dead in Canada?
Policy & Legislation Is the Carbon Tax Politically Dead in Canada?

The federal Conservative Party, led by Pierre Poilievre, along with various provincial conservative parties, have long campaigned against the tax. This opposition has now solidified, making the carbon tax a pivotal issue for the upcoming federal election. This scenario signals a broader political

Will Mississippi's Income and Grocery Tax Cuts Hurt Local Governments?
Economic & Fiscal Will Mississippi's Income and Grocery Tax Cuts Hurt Local Governments?

Under the administration of Gov. Tate Reeves and the Republican legislators, Mississippi has embarked on a significant course of tax cuts. In 2022, Gov. Reeves signed the Mississippi Tax Freedom Act, pledging a $525 million reduction in income taxes by 2026. This act, although it stops short of

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