Mayor Scott Willis: SEA 1 cuts into city revenue for essential services
It becomes harder to guarantee that emergency help arrives when people need it most.
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Sen. Travis Holdman: Reform is a balancing act that needs time to play out
An overhaul of SEA 1 should not be expected.
Avon voters approve school tax renewal despite Beckwith opposition
The decision came as communities in four other Indiana districts also approved school tax questions in special elections.
Trump tariffs face Supreme Court test in trillion-dollar test of executive power
President Trump has called the case one of the most important in the country’s history and said a ruling against him would be “catastrophic” for the economy.
Indiana hardwood companies sign letter seeking tariff relief from federal government
Nearly two dozen Indiana hardwood businesses have joined hundreds of others nationwide in signing a letter to the Trump administration seeking direct relief from tariffs.
Beyond redistricting: Indiana’s special session to tackle tax update, too
Indiana lawmakers could use the upcoming special session not only to draw new legislative maps but also to head off what tax experts call impending “chaos” for taxpayers and businesses.
School referendums: 6 districts to seek funding for teacher pay, class size, buses
This year’s referendums are a test case in voter support at a time when Indiana is lowering property taxes and increasing how much of that funding some districts must share with charter schools.
Trump raises tariffs on Canada by 10% over Reagan ad
The pledge to slap additional fees on imports from Canada marks the latest escalation in trade tensions between the two countries.
Editorial: Tax law merits more discussion as impacts reverberate statewide
We are concerned the tax changes will make it harder for communities to grow.
Indiana revenue comes in strong for September, first quarter
Indiana tax collections are running well ahead of projections after three months of the fiscal year, according to the latest monthly revenue report.
IRS to furlough nearly half its workforce as government shutdown enters second week
The president of the National Treasury Employees Union said taxpayers should expect increased wait times, backlogs and delays implementing tax law changes as the shutdown continues.
Trump to put import taxes on pharmaceuticals, kitchen cabinets, furniture and heavy trucks
Trump said on Truth Social that the pharmaceutical tariffs would not apply to companies that are building manufacturing plants in the United States, which he defined as either “breaking ground” or being “under construction.”
Trump’s corporate tax break worth $67B hits Biden-era snag
Trump’s recently enacted tax law sweetened a break for corporate research and development investments, a provision especially valuable to technology, pharmaceutical and manufacturing businesses. But some businesses won’t be able to take full advantage of the break.
Treasury releases new proposals for ‘no tax on tips’
The agency on Friday submitted possible guidance that includes greater detail on the occupations covered by the rule and who will qualify and what counts as a “qualified tip.”
Carmel budget proposes cuts in costs, staffing as city adjusts to new property-tax law
The city’s budget proposal includes funding increases for public safety and for parks, but other departments could see reductions.
Trump’s ‘no tax on tips’ plan covers unexpected jobs
The Treasury Department has released a preliminary list of jobs exempt from income tax on tips, including food service, concierge and salon workers—and some surprise occupations.
New tax break for auto loans could save some buyers thousands of dollars. But will it boost sales?
Under President Donald Trump’s new tax-cut law, many people for the first time could claim a tax deduction for interest on their vehicle loans. But there are caveats, including whether the vehicle was assembled in the U.S.
Senate Republicans seek support for Trump’s big bill in overnight session
Republican leaders are buying time as they search for ways to secure support for President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts, but the endgame wasn’t immediatley in sight early Tuesday morning.
Senate rushes to pass Trump’s tax bill, which could raise national debt by $3.3 trillion
Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill would extend tax cuts passed in 2017, enact campaign promises such as no tax on tips, spend hundreds of billions of dollars on immigration and defense, and slash social benefit programs including Medicaid.
After dramatic vote, Senate pushes ahead on Trump’s tax break and spending cut plan
Republicans are using their majorities in Congress to push aside Democratic opposition, but they ran into a series of political and policy setbacks.