Some disabled veterans in Idaho are eligible to have their property tax bill reduced by as much as $1,320 on their home and up to one acre of land. To qualify, veterans must be rated 100-percent service-connected disabled through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). They also must own and live in an Idaho home that was their primary residence by April 15, 2019. “We are honored to implement this new program and help our Idaho veterans,” said Pam Waters, coordinator of Property Tax Relief programs for the Idaho State Tax Commission. Disabled veterans can get an application for the new property tax benefit on the Tax Commission’s website or from their county assessor. They’ll need to include a letter from the VA confirming their 100-percent service-connected disability rating as of Jan. 1, 2019. The county assessor must receive the application by April 15, 2019. Veterans with a 100-percent service-connected disability also might be eligible for additional … [Read more...] about Idaho State Tax Commission: New property tax benefit available for 100-percent disabled veterans
State tax commission
Louisiana Tax Commission admin charged with payroll fraud in connection to job: State Police
The administrator for the Louisiana Tax Commission faces criminal charges including malfeasance in office and payroll fraud.Louisiana State Police say in a Friday news release that 51-year-old Charles K. Abels III of Baton Rouge was arrested after an investigation that began in May.State police say Abels was paid for time he did not work, that he improperly used a state rental vehicle, and that he submitted unauthorized fuel reimbursement requests for the vehicle.Online records show Abels was jailed Friday at the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison, with bond set at $16,300.Tax Commission Chairman Lawrence Chehardy says Abels has been on suspension since November. He says an investigation is ongoingTax Commission duties include overseeing the work of local assessors and handling taxpayer appeals. … [Read more...] about Louisiana Tax Commission admin charged with payroll fraud in connection to job: State Police
Lujan Grisham calls for bipartisan tax commission
.......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... ..........In this June 6 photo, Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham talks about her Democratic primary election victory in the race for governor. (AP Photo/Morgan Lee)ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — In a speech to hundreds of business leaders Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham promised to work across party lines if she’s elected governor and to champion New Mexico as a great place to do business.She said she would pursue changes to the state’s procurement code to help local businesses win state contracts, create specialized “centers of excellence” at state universities to promote economic development and support efforts to simplify the state’s gross receipts tax code.ADVERTISEMENTSkip“I think New Mexico is on the edge of incredible transformation,” Lujan … [Read more...] about Lujan Grisham calls for bipartisan tax commission
Property Tax Commission Island public forum set; goal is ‘fairness’
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- As Staten Islanders grapple with some of the highest effective property tax rates in the city, borough residents will soon have the chance to voice their concerns about the city's property tax system. On Thursday, Sept. 27, the city's Property Tax Commission will hold its first public hearing on Island at 6:30 p.m. at P.S. 58 in New Springville. For the next year, the city-appointed Property Tax Commission will put together a set of recommendations for city elected officials on how to make the system more fair, while at the same time ensuring there is no reduction in revenue used to pay for key city services. NYU Law Professor Vicki Been and Marc V. Shaw, the interim chief operating officer for CUNY, co-chair the commission, alongside six other members, including Island lawyer and city Planning Commissioner Allen Cappelli. The commission plans to hold 10 public hearings for city residents. "I think the commission's view is that our job is to try to recommend … [Read more...] about Property Tax Commission Island public forum set; goal is ‘fairness’
NY AG looks to open probe into whether Michael Cohen violated state tax law
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- New York's attorney general is looking to open a criminal investigation into whether Michael Cohen violated state tax law. A person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday that Attorney General Barbara Underwood recently requested a criminal referral from the state tax department to investigate and potentially file charges against Cohen, the former personal attorney for Donald Trump. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to speak publicly. A lawyer for Cohen declined to comment on the development, which was first reported by The New York Times. Cohen owes at least $1.4 million to the IRS after pleading guilty Tuesday to evading federal taxes. It's unclear if he also misstated his income on state returns. The attorney general must get a referral to opening a criminal probe. Such requests are almost always granted. Cohen personally called tax officials in New York on the same day he received a … [Read more...] about NY AG looks to open probe into whether Michael Cohen violated state tax law