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tax credit

New Scholarship Tax Credit: Maryland’s Big Decision

March 28, 2026

A new federal tax credit will let people give money to nonprofit scholarship groups and get back up to $1, 700 in taxes. The credit is aimed at helping kids in K‑12 with tuition, tutoring, special services, transport and tech. It starts in the 2027 tax year. But the credit only works if a state say

finance

Pennsylvania Revises Tax Credits After Delaware Dispute

March 28, 2026

Pennsylvania’s tax board has decided to rework some taxpayers’ records after a conflict over credits for taxes paid in Delaware. The issue began when the state’s Department of Revenue rejected the resident credit that several people claimed on their 2023 income returns. These taxpayers earned

politics

Minnesota’s Tax Credit Tug‑of‑War: Schools, Money and Politics

March 12, 2026

The new federal tax bill offers a $1, 700 credit for people who give money to groups that hand out scholarships. Minnesota can choose to adopt the rule, but only if it wants its residents to benefit from it. House Republicans have pushed the state to sign up, threatening to pull back support for bu

entertainment

Hollywood’s New Home: Filming Comes Back to LA

March 5, 2026

The upcoming Fox reboot of “Baywatch” will be one of the few big‑budget shows that actually shoots on the West Coast this year. Its scenes will be filmed along Venice Beach and inside Fox Studios, a sharp contrast to the trend of productions moving away from Los Angeles. The shift is part of a larg

finance

A Senator's Call for Action: Questioning Tax Credit Deals

January 29, 2026

A prominent senator is raising eyebrows and asking tough questions. Ron Wyden, a key figure in the Senate, is not happy. He wants the SEC to take a closer look at a company called White River Energy Corp. Why? Because there are serious doubts about the tax credits they're selling. The issue is simp

education

A New Way to Pay for School: What You Need to Know

January 28, 2026

The U. S. government has just started a new program to help kids go to better schools. This program is called the education freedom tax credit. It lets people give money to special accounts that help families pay for different kinds of schools. These schools can be private, religious, charter, or ev

finance

New York's Big Move to Help Families in 2026

January 28, 2026

New York is stepping up to give families a financial boost. Starting in 2026, more families can get money back through the Empire State Child Credit. This isn't just a small change; it's a big deal. Before, only certain families could get this help. Now, the rules are changing to include more people

business

Tax Time: How Small Businesses Can Save Money and Stress

January 26, 2026

Tax season can be a headache for small business owners. It's not just about filling out forms. It's about understanding how taxes impact the health of a business. Many small businesses struggle to survive, and taxes play a big role in that. Small businesses make up a huge part of the U. S. economy.

education

Georgia's New Way to Fund Private Schools: What's the Catch?

January 21, 2026

Georgia has joined a federal tax credit program that lets people give money to private school scholarships and get it back as a tax credit. This is on top of an existing state program that does the same thing. Governor Brian Kemp signed up for this new program, making Georgia one of the states where

health

Health Insurance Costs Skyrocket: What's Next for Obamacare Users?

January 17, 2026

In Pennsylvania, a big change is happening with health insurance. Many people are dropping their plans because the costs are going up too high. One person, Sasha Kinney, is worried. She might have to put her insurance on a credit card. She earns enough money to not qualify for Medicaid, but not enou