Kansas Governor Vetoes Property Tax Bill, Offers Own Solution

Kansas Governor Vetoes Property Tax Bill, Offers Own Solution

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a legislative attempt to create a property tax cap, but offered a plan for reform. In her veto message, Kelly said a proposal Republicans put forth, which... Read more »
How Filing Taxes Changes When You Become a Homeowner vs. a Renter

How Filing Taxes Changes When You Become a Homeowner vs. a Renter

The decision to become a homeowner after years of renting brings many changes—suddenly you’re responsible for repairs, you can paint the walls whatever color you want, and you’re building equity instead of... Read more »

Done Waiting: Citizens Push To Abolish Property Taxes, State by State

Beth Blackmarr has lived in Ohio long enough to watch property taxes swallow her mortgage. She says the share of her monthly payment going to property taxes has jumped from 15% in... Read more »

Documents Homeowners Need To File Their Taxes for the Maximum Refund

The Internal Revenue Service kicked off the nation’s 2026 filing season on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. This filing season is notable because it introduces several new tax law provisions from the “One,... Read more »
North Dakota Voters Reject Plan To Eliminate Property Taxes

North Dakota Voters Reject Plan To Eliminate Property Taxes

State officials estimated that Measure 4 would cost North Dakota $3.15 billion in lost revenue over two years. Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale cautioned that while North Dakota’s property tax system might... Read more »
High property taxes in Maine? Mayor says to ‘consider a reverse mortgage’

High property taxes in Maine? Mayor says to ‘consider a reverse mortgage’

The mayor of South Portland, Maine, recently acknowledged that property taxes in the region are particularly challenging for those living on a fixed income. When offering advice on how to manage these... Read more »
U.S. property taxes increased twice as fast in 2023 compared to prior year

U.S. property taxes increased twice as fast in 2023 compared to prior year

U.S. property taxes on single-family homes rose twice as fast in 2023 as they did in 2022, with a total of $363.3 billion levied compared to $339.8 billion one year earlier. This... Read more »
Here’s how to reduce your capital gains tax bill after selling a home

Here’s how to reduce your capital gains tax bill after selling a home

Witthaya Prasongsin | Moment | Getty Images Despite a slump in U.S. home sales, many homeowners made a profit selling property in 2023. Those gains could trigger a tax bill this season,... Read more »
Upscale Residents Leave LA to Escape Mansion, Other Taxes

Upscale Residents Leave LA to Escape Mansion, Other Taxes

Some of L.A.’s super rich have packed their Louis Vuitton luggage for other states in the wake of the city’s mansion tax. More ultra-wealthy Angelenos are scouring the out-of-state market for good... Read more »
Your Complete Guide to Taxes

Your Complete Guide to Taxes

US Tax Rates and Brackets Explained Taxes are important for any society, including the United States. But the US tax system can be confusing because there are many different rules to follow.... Read more »