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Editorial Roundup: Idaho

Democrat Says Voters Who Oppose Raising Taxes 'Aren't Smart'

The Democratic leader of Democrats in the Wisconsin Senate says that county voters who reject raising local sales taxes “aren’t smart.”.

Bill to Prevent Connecticut Commuters From Double-Tax Passes

A package of tax changes, including a plan to prevent 110,000 Connecticut commuters with out-of-state jobs from being double-taxed because they’ve been working at home during the pandemic, received final legislative approval on Monday.

A Look at NJ's Budget Proposal: Taxes, Schools, Pension

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s $44.8 billion budget proposal, unveiled last week, is a boon for retired public sector retirees, thousands of middle class residents and schools across the state.

Editorial Roundup: Iowa

Nebraska Forecasting Board Raises Revenue Projections

Nebraska is now expected to collect an additional $204 million in the current fiscal year.

Idaho Democrats Say GOP Priorities Amount to Power Grab

Democratic lawmakers from the Idaho House and Senate blasted their Republican colleagues for engaging in what they called a power grab from the governor, local governments and voters while key legislation languishes.

States and Property Taxes

States in the Northeast spend more on property taxes, according to a new report.

A Guide to 1031 Exchanges

A 1031 exchange can help you defer capital gains taxes on investment property, but the rules are complicated.

Navajo Plant Closure to Cost Arizona County $40M in Taxes

Officials in Coconino County say the closure of a coal-fired power plant in far northern Arizona has led to a loss of $40 million in property tax revenue.