taxes

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Economy November 17, 2024

Republican lawmakers will reshape tax policy in 2025 — a tax expert explains what to expect

by Jim Franklin, Western Governors University School of Business, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Although coverage of the 2024 election was dominated by the economy,…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Marietta August 30, 2024

Marietta issues its 2024 property tax bills

Photo: Larry Felton Johnson/Cobb County Courier It’s that time of year all homeowners look forward to! Well, not really. The City of Marietta Finance Department announced on the city’s website…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Cobb County August 15, 2024

Cobb County tax bills are in the mail

If you haven’t received your property tax bill for Cobb County, you will soon. 2024 property tax bills have been mailed, and the deadline to pay is October 15. There…

One had putting a coin in another hand, with the word "tax" and a percent sign above

Economics July 31, 2024

How do 9 states get by with no income tax? A tax expert explains the trade-offs they choose

by Caroline Bruckner, American University Kogod School of Business, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If…

A drawing of a house with the word Taxes on it

Cobb County May 12, 2024

Cobb tax assessors to hold public info sessions at libraries about the recent tax assessments

Are you interested in appealing your Cobb County tax assessment? Or are you just interesting in learning how the Notices of Assessments are created? The Cobb County Public Library posted…

Commissioner JoAnn Birrell at the BOC dais.

Cobb County July 13, 2023

Cobb BOC approves street light district; holds first public hearing on proposed tax increase

By Caleb Groves, July 13, 2023 MARIETTA, Ga.- The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved the creation of the Brookcliff street light district at it’s meeting on Tuesday, July 11….

Economy April 14, 2023

Why is Tax Day on April 18 this year? And how did early spring become tax season, anyhow?

by Thomas Godwin, Purdue University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Mid-April has arrived. And along with the spring sunshine, that means the often dreaded civic…

Economy April 11, 2023

I tried to pay my taxes in cash – here’s what happened, and why the IRS should make it easier to do so

by Jay L. Zagorsky, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] About two-thirds of all U.S. residents who file federal income taxes typically get a…

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National March 9, 2023

Biden budget asks for 25% tax on billionaires, boosts in domestic and defense spending

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 9, 2023 This post was updated 4:30 p.m. March 9 to include Congressional…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Georgia February 27, 2023

Georgia House proposal for cigarette tax hike to promote public health runs into anti-tax buzzsaw

by Aaleah McConnell, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 24, 2023 Georgia smokers and vapers could be paying more for their nicotine…

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Elections November 17, 2024

Did The Polls Get It Wrong and How Do They Impact The Election?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College There’s a myth that the polls were wildly inaccurate in 2024, a common refrain that we’ve heard since 2016. Are…

Race Nationality and Culture November 17, 2024

Racism is such a touchy topic that many US educators avoid it – we are college professors who tackled that challenge head on

by Adam Seagrave, Arizona State University and Stephanie Shonekan, University of Maryland, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It is not easy to teach about race…