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Taxes

Athens official 'a little baffled' by increasing sales tax revenue

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jul 3, 2020

Despite the economic hardships created by the response to the COVID-19 crisis, sales tax revenue for the City of Athens is up 9.4% since last year.

Taxes

State Rep. Bell shares residents' property value concerns with governor, comptroller

By John Suayan | Jun 6, 2020

State Rep. Keith Bell took it upon himself to get answers for his constituents in Henderson and Kaufman counties who were taken aback by the hike in statewide property tax appraisals.

From Lone Star Standard

Statewide sales tax collections in April drop 9.3% from previous year

By Kyla Asbury | 4 years ago

Texas' state sales tax revenue for April totaled $2.58 billion, which is 9.3% lower than April 2019.

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Senior citizens' group warns that free tax preparation program provides filers' personal data to AARP

By April Bamburg | Feb 12, 2020

Senior citizens need to be vigilant in ensuring their data will be protected and used only in appropriate ways if they choose to take advantage of free tax preparation services this season, the 60 Plus Association warns.