taxes

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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Cobb County May 27, 2022

Many Cobb County homeowners can expect higher tax bills this year due to increase in home values

The Cobb County Tax Assessor’s office recently mailed 235,000 annual assessment notices, and many Cobb homeowners will be unhappy with the results. Due to the hot 2021 home real estate…

A screenshot of the top half of an IRS 1040 tax form

National April 16, 2022

What if the government filled out your tax form for you?

by Erik Gunn, Georgia Recorder [This article was published in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]April 15, 2022 As midnight approaches on Monday, countless Americans will be ready to finally…

Marietta January 23, 2022

City of Marietta reminds residents: Exemption applications due April 1

The City of Marietta posted the following announcement on its website reminding residents of the April 1, 2022 deadline for various tax exemptions: MARIETTA – All 2022 applications for Homestead,…

Marietta September 2, 2021

City of Marietta issues tax bills, due date October 31

The City of Marietta announced on their website that tax bills have been issued, with a due date for payment of October 31. (The official due day is October 29,…

Cobb County government building in article about rental assistance

Cobb County August 13, 2021

It’s that time everyone loves to hate: Cobb tax bills have been mailed

Cobb County posted the following information to their website announcing that property tax bills have been mailed: Marietta, GA – Tax Commissioner Carla Jackson announced today that 2021 property tax…

Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate

Smyrna August 1, 2021

Two hearings on Smyrna millage rate, tax increase

The City of Smyrna will hold the final two of its three required meetings on the proposed millage rate tomorrow, August 2. A morning meeting will be held at 10…

Cobb County May 14, 2021

Cobb homeowners: your tax bills are in the mail!

Cobb County announced on its website that tax assessments were mailed out this week. The following notice was posted, with a link to visit if you want to file an…

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Education January 17, 2025

Cobb County School District to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District is the latest local entity to announce its intention to opt out of the homestead exemption created by Georgia House Bill 581….

Climate January 17, 2025

Insurance for natural disasters is failing homeowners − I don’t have the answers, but I do know the right questions to ask

by Jay Feinman, Rutgers University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The wildfires that have devastated large parts of Los Angeles County have drawn fresh attention…

National January 17, 2025

Spending, regulations and DOGE: Office of Management and Budget director plays vital role helping government get stuff done

by Martha Coven, Princeton University and Bridget C.E. Dooling, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Office of Management and Budget sounds…