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Property taxes are a significant expense for homeowners, often constituting a large portion of annual household costs. Given that property taxes are based on the assessed value of your home, it is crucial to ensure that this assessment is accurate. If you believe your property is over-assessed, you may have the opportunity to request a reduction in home taxes from your local county assessment office. This article will guide you through the process, providing valuable tips to help you successfully lower your property tax burden.

Tips to request a reduction in property taxes from your local county assessment

The CPI reading for June came in better than expected, prompting The Senior Citizens League to update its COLA forecast. The biggest challenge for retirees is the declining purchasing power of Social Security. Lower inflation helps retirees get more out of Social Security and keep more of their benefits. Slow...

The Latest 2025 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Forecast Has Some Great News for Retirees

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Many seniors are unsure about their tax responsibilities. Particularly concerning Social Security income. It's commonly questioned when they may stop filing taxes on these benefits. Those whose sole income is Social Security likely don't need to file a federal income tax return. Senior citizens, especially, have distinct guidelines to consider....

When Are Senior Citizens Exempt from Filing Taxes on Social Security Income?

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

USA TODAY

The program mentioned in the social media posts was part of the American Rescue Plan and ended in 2021.

IRS advance child tax credits from 2021 not returning in 2024 | Fact check

July Marks a Milestone for IRS Tax Credits Payment Schedule. July is set to bring pivotal adjustments to how taxpayers navigate IRS tax credits and their corresponding payment schedules. With the second half of the year kicking in, these changes directly impact anyone looking to leverage tax credits to their financial advantage. Officials have streamlined processes, introducing a system designed to ease the tax burden on a broad spectrum of individuals and families.

What Changes Are Coming in July for the IRS Tax Credits Payment Schedule?

California State

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California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

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The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Florida State

FinanceBuzz

Considering where to retire involves numerous factors, and one significant consideration should be the tax implications of your chosen destination.

13 Tax Perks That Make Florida the Best State for Retirees

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

Pennsylvania State

Bucks County Beacon

“Who sits there and thinks, with all the needs we have in America, of criminalizing the homeless?” wonders Pastor Robert Brown of Bristol’s Bible Evangelical Methodist Church after learning that the United States Supreme Court approved punishing those experiencing homelessness who have nowhere to sleep.

After SCOTUS OK’s Criminalization of Homelessness, Pennsylvania Democrats Plan Legislative Response to Protect Rights of the Unhoused

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
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Police Log, 7/10/2024

The Motley Fool

There are definitely benefits associated with growing older, including wisdom and the occasional tax break. Here, we look at some of those breaks.

Retired? Don't Overlook These Sweet Tax Breaks

CBS Detroit

Project 2025, a 900-page blueprint for the next Republican president, is gaining attention for its proposals to overhaul the federal government. Among those changes: a major restructuring of the U.S. tax code. President Biden and Democrats have been citing Project 2025 in recent weeks as they seek to highlight what could be in store if former President Donald Trump wins at the polls in November and retakes the White House in January.  Many of the blueprint's proposals touch on economic matters that could impact millions of Americans, as well as social issues such as abortion and diversity, equity and inclusion, or...

Project 2025 would overhaul U.S. taxes. Here's the impact for you.

Pittsburgh, PA

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The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency has allocated highly competitive 9% Lower Income Housing Tax Credits to six housing projects in Pittsburgh, including developments in Hazelwood and downtown, aimed at increasing affordable housing options amidst a local and national housing crisis. Tax Credit Boost Fuels Affordable Housing Projects in Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood Neighborhood According to The Business […]

$15 Million in Tax Credits to Boost Pittsburgh’s Affordable Housing Market: 255 New Apartments Coming Soon!

Illinois State

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

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County Commission OKs budget following $9.2 million in cuts, sets property tax rate at $2.10

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – After cutting around $9.2 million in proposed spending, the Montgomery County Commission adopted the 2025 FY budget Monday night, while lowering...

County Commission OKs budget following $9.2 million in cuts, sets property tax rate at $2.10

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