Welcome to Maryland, one of the highest taxed states in the country. Only Connecticut receives less tax revenue from corporate taxes than does Maryland. From whom then, does Maryland rely upon receivi…
Growing racial and gender disparities in MoCo on focus in discussion
ROCKVILLE – During the past 10 years, the number of women living in poverty, young girls not involved in school or work and reports of domestic violence and rape cases have increased in Montgome…
Traffic and taxes highlighted at latest County Executive debate
By Neal Earley BETHESDA — During the past few months, Montgomery County residents have been introduced to a new phenomenon – a competitive general election. Monday at Beth El synagogue was the latest …
Takoma Park moves forward with tax plan
The Takoma Park City Council voted unanimously to move forward with a resolution that would exempt 100 percent of inventory from the personal property tax.
The move would create a gap in funding that …
Taxes weigh heavy on county office candidates
While some Montgomery County voters favored the Montgomery County Council’s unanimous vote to raise property above the limits of the County Charter, tax increase was one of the most contentious issues…
County gets sobering report on government costs
ROCKVILLE — When County staff were calculating the County’s revenue projections for the current fiscal year they forget to add one variable to their equations – a Republican president.
“I think we can…
County passes plans to expand tax breaks for military veterans
The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed a bill to expand a tax break for retired military veterans to retired members of the military reserves and the National Guard.
Expedited Bill 13-17, wh…
County Council considers adjustment to recordation tax premium
The County Council is considering a bill to adjust the County’s recordation tax premium that would increase the tax for more expensive homes and lower it for cheaper ones.
Council bill 10-17 would rai…
Rockville battles budget woes
ROCKVILLE – Residents and community representatives spoke out Monday night in the last public hearing before the City Council passes the Fiscal Year 2018 budget.
City Manager Robert DiSpirito proposed…
Comptroller visits Takoma Park for tax-free week
TAKOMA PARK – While August is traditionally a slow week for many brick and mortar businesses, the tax-free week in August has become a popular one for shopping.
Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot sto…
