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France’s draft 2026 budget includes a proposal to double the flat-rate tax on network businesses (IFER) applied to PV plants commissioned before January 2021. The measure would raise the tax from ...

The legislation aims to tie future property tax increases to the rate of inflation. Lawmakers hope the bills will reduce support for a proposed constitutional amendment to eliminate property taxes ...

A memo to states last week confirmed what many have long expected was coming: “IRS Direct File will not be available in Filing Season 2026. No launch date has been set for the future.” ...

Kyoto, Japan, is increasing its tourist tax by up to 900% to combat overtourism. The tax hike aims to manage the strain on city infrastructure caused by a record number of visitors. The new tax, ...

Although the U.S. government remains closed, taxpayers who requested a filing extension from the IRS earlier this year remain on the hook to submit their income tax returns by Oct. 15. "Taxpayers ...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of Americans packed up and moved — chasing sunshine, freedom and, let’s be honest, a lower tax bill. Fleeing from New York to Florida and California to Texas, ...

The Florida Legislature is considering eight bills aimed at reducing or eliminating property taxes. Critics argue that cutting property taxes would lead to a loss of essential community services and ...

FIRST ON FOX: A new House GOP bill would block the United Nations (U.N.) from forcing the U.S. to take up any new tax that was not explicitly levied by American taxpayers' own government. It's ...

Florida Republican lawmakers introduced eight new bills on Thursday that aim at cutting property taxes in the state, responding to Governor Ron DeSantis’s call for urgent action to ease the growing ...

Claiming family tax credits is a must if you're eligible. Not only can family tax breaks lower your tax liability, but they may even increase your refund. However, which credits you qualify for can ...