Taxes
Texas House and Senate lawmakers have laid out their property tax cut proposals. How do they compare?
Read full article: Texas House and Senate lawmakers have laid out their property tax cut proposals. How do they compare?House and Senate lawmakers plan to spend at least $6 billion on property tax cuts, but haven't yet agreed on how much relief should go to homeowners over businesses.
Taxpreparer charged after helping clients file false tax returns for more than 4 years
Read full article: Taxpreparer charged after helping clients file false tax returns for more than 4 yearsFrom 2017 to 2021, the taxpayer allegedly added false credits or deductions on tax returns to fraudulently lower her clients’ overall tax liability.
Billions more for tax relief and border security under budget approved by Texas Senate
Read full article: Billions more for tax relief and border security under budget approved by Texas SenateNext step will be action in the state House, where budget writers have different plans for distributing property tax help.
In Texas, private firms cash in on property tax late fees, piling debt onto struggling homeowners
Read full article: In Texas, private firms cash in on property tax late fees, piling debt onto struggling homeownersTexans who fall behind on their property taxes face one of the most punitive systems in the nation, where private collection companies can tack up to 20% onto their bill.
Texas ranked among highest tax rates in the US, WalletHub says
Read full article: Texas ranked among highest tax rates in the US, WalletHub says“Texas residents also don’t pay income tax, but spend 1.58% of their income on real estate taxes, one of the highest rates in the country,” the report claimed.
Texas Senate unanimously approves tax cuts for homeowners
Read full article: Texas Senate unanimously approves tax cuts for homeownersThe marquee proposal would increase the amount of a home’s value exemption from school taxes to $140,000 from $100,000. The legislation must win approval from the House next.
Tax season is here! Here’s what Harris County officials say you should know before filing
Read full article: Tax season is here! Here’s what Harris County officials say you should know before filingThe Harris County Tax Office will be holding a press conference to discuss important information for property owners in the Houston area as tax season nears.
Why a West Texas county is building a new courthouse even after voters rejected the proposal
Read full article: Why a West Texas county is building a new courthouse even after voters rejected the proposalOfficials took the extraordinary step of taking on new debt to replace the old courthouse, which has been plagued by rats and other pests, elevator breakdowns and flooding.
Texas lawmakers target property taxes, abortion and gender transition care in first bills for the 2025 session
Read full article: Texas lawmakers target property taxes, abortion and gender transition care in first bills for the 2025 sessionTuesday marked the first day lawmakers could file bills for next year’s legislative session.
Audit for major U.S. energy company CenterPoint after poor response post-hurricane
Read full article: Audit for major U.S. energy company CenterPoint after poor response post-hurricane“We can look at how they evaluate customer needs for where the mobile generation needs to go, including looking at their emergency operation plan and how it deals with this,” PUC Chairman Thomas Gleeson said.
Texas would need about $81.5 billion a year to end property taxes, officials say
Read full article: Texas would need about $81.5 billion a year to end property taxes, officials sayTexas Republicans have been trying to reduce the state’s high property taxes for years, but some acknowledge eliminating them would be too expensive.
Houston tax preparer admits to falsifying returns, resulting in over $100K in losses
Read full article: Houston tax preparer admits to falsifying returns, resulting in over $100K in lossesCourt records claim Guevara admitted to placing $26,857 in fake business losses that resulted in a tax loss to the U.S. of $13,390 on that return. He took responsibility for $123,458 in losses to the IRS and will be paying that back as restitution.
Texas Republicans have tried to rein in property taxes for five years. Has it worked?
Read full article: Texas Republicans have tried to rein in property taxes for five years. Has it worked?Texas has spent billions of dollars to drive down property taxes. Many homeowners saw a significant tax cut last year, per a Texas Tribune analysis.
Texans get their first crack at electing the people overseeing the state’s complicated property appraisal process
Read full article: Texans get their first crack at electing the people overseeing the state’s complicated property appraisal processIn the state’s larger counties, voters can now elect people to the agencies that appraise property values.
TODAY: Deadline for Houston Childcare centers to apply for 100% property tax exemption ends at 5 p.m.
Read full article: TODAY: Deadline for Houston Childcare centers to apply for 100% property tax exemption ends at 5 p.m.Many childcare centers struggled to stay open during the COVID-19 pandemic, but now Harris County is hoping to give those centers some much-needed relief.
IRS office to frustrated Houston taxpayers: We’re not staying open late
Read full article: IRS office to frustrated Houston taxpayers: We’re not staying open lateThe Internal Revenue Service Taxpayer Assistance Center in southwest Houston closed unexpectedly Saturday, leaving hundreds of Houstonians in need of last-minute help with their taxes... stranded.
H&R Block resolves issue that briefly prevented desktop software users from e-filing tax returns
Read full article: H&R Block resolves issue that briefly prevented desktop software users from e-filing tax returnsH&R Block has addressed that it’s experiencing an issue that has prevented some desktop software users from e-filing their tax returns on Monday.
IRS leaves hundreds of last-minute filers stranded at Texas office
Read full article: IRS leaves hundreds of last-minute filers stranded at Texas officeThe Internal Revenue Service Taxpayer Assistance Center in southwest Houston closed unexpectedly Saturday, leaving hundreds of Houstonians in need of last-minute help with their taxes... stranded.
Houston IRS building reopens after stranding hundreds 2 days before Tax Day
Read full article: Houston IRS building reopens after stranding hundreds 2 days before Tax DayThe Internal Revenue Service Taxpayer Assistance Center in southwest Houston closed unexpectedly Saturday, leaving hundreds of Houstonians in need of last-minute help with their taxes... stranded.
Houstonians concerned after IRS building closes unexpectedly days before Tax Day
Read full article: Houstonians concerned after IRS building closes unexpectedly days before Tax DayMonday is Tax Day and today, the Internal Revenue Service Taxpayer Assistance Center in southwest Houston closed unexpectedly, leaving hundreds of Houstonians in need of help with their taxes stranded.
Humble couple charged $17,000 to file taxes. Here’s how it happened
Read full article: Humble couple charged $17,000 to file taxes. Here’s how it happened🔍 Check out this shocking tax filing story! A humble couple paid $17,000 to file their taxes, only to discover they allegedly owed $30,000 to the IRS. 😱 How did this happen? #TaxFiling #IRS #ScamAlert
Humble couple paid $17,000 to file taxes after they allegedly owed $30,000; how did it happen?
Read full article: Humble couple paid $17,000 to file taxes after they allegedly owed $30,000; how did it happen?The Penas claim Tax Doctors, LLC’s assessment found the Humble couple owed the IRS $30,000. Their tax preparer told them they would receive up to $20,000 in refund but must first pay the company $17,000 to file.
‘I learned my lesson’: Colorado man loses $2K by same ghost tax preparer that also left Houston residents empty-handed
Read full article: ‘I learned my lesson’: Colorado man loses $2K by same ghost tax preparer that also left Houston residents empty-handedA man from Denver, Colorado reached out to KPRC 2 after his friend shared one of our reports on two Houston-area women out thousands of dollars after trying to complete their taxes.
Texans have expanded tax filing choices with the introduction of Direct File
Read full article: Texans have expanded tax filing choices with the introduction of Direct FileAs tax season reaches its peak, taxpayers in Texas and 11 other states have a new, hassle-free option to file their taxes: Direct File.
‘It’s been a mess’: Ghost tax preparer leaves Houston residents empty-handed
Read full article: ‘It’s been a mess’: Ghost tax preparer leaves Houston residents empty-handed🚨 Scammed by Tax Preparer Alert! 🚨Two Houston families share their harrowing experience of being scammed by a tax preparer. They lost thousands of dollars after hiring someone who vanished after taking their payment. 😱 #TaxPreparerScam #Beware #StayAlert #TaxSeasonWarnings