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Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins has issued an executive order to undertake a sweeping review of all tax exemptions offered to local taxpayers.
The mayor said he has formed “a working group that …
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4/17/24
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So, you received your revaluation notice and you’re both delighted your house is worth so much, but wondering what it’s going to mean for taxes and whether you should question the number. …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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3/27/24
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Amazon’s looking to re-negotiate their tax deal with Johnston.
The estimated opening date of Johnston’s Amazon has been bumped back several times. While the company says …
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By RORY SCHULER
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3/14/24
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STORY OF THE WEEK: Back in the day, the approach of the end of February would signal the time for the Providence Newspaper Guild Follies – the bygone annual satiric sendup of the year in Rhode …
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2/21/24
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An effort that helps eligible taxpayers file their taxes for free in order to receive the hard-earned money they’re due in tax refunds and tax credits saw one of its largest years this past tax …
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9/6/23
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Cranston property owners should be receiving their first quarter tax bills soon, as mailing of the letters began June 16.
Those receiving a letter can expect a weightier tax bill than last …
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By ED KDONIAN
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6/21/23
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The House of Representatives has passed legislation (2023-H 5782A) sponsored by Rep. Nathan W. Biah (D-Dist. 3, Providence) which would tax property owned by nonprofit institutions that is leased or …
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5/31/23
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With a new budget season starting at the state level, Speaker of the House K. Joseph Shekarchi didn’t shy away from talking about Governor Dan McKee’s proposed tax cuts at Warwick Rotary …
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By EMMA BARTLETT
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2/7/23
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By EMMA BARTLETT
In the FY 2023 state budget, Governor Dan McKee included a plan for eliminating Rhode Island’s car tax, which the state has been phasing out for the past five years. …
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6/14/22
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By EMMA BARTLETT
City Council met Monday night at Mayor Ken Hopkins’ request for the reconsideration of the FY 2023 capital budget and tax levy; the council unanimously approved both …
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5/17/22
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By RORY SCHULER
No Ocean State resident relishes the receipt of their local car tax bill in the mail. If you own a car in Rhode Island, it’s possible you’ve seen your last vehicle tax …
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4/13/22
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With the 2022 tax filing season having officially begun January 24, United Way of Rhode Island reminds working Rhode Islanders they may be eligible to have their federal and state income taxes …
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2/2/22
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Rhode Island’s congressional delegation hopes to see an extension of the expanded childhood tax credit, which as of this week, has dispersed more than $200 million to local parents.
On …
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By ALLIE LEWIS
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11/17/21
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By JOHN HOWELL What legislation didn't pass is as important as what was enacted, House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi told members of the Warwick Rotary Club Thursday. Legislators did not approve the so-called "tax the rich" plan or a sugar tax on drinks
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By JOHN HOWELL
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7/21/21
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By RORY SCHULER Rhode Island businesses have received approximately 17,282 federal Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, loans totaling more than $1 billion, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. Gov. Dan McKee has proposed taxing loans
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By RORY SCHULER
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6/9/21
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By RORY SCHULER The Rhode Island Business Coalition (RIBC) held a press conference last week to argue against proposed personal income tax increases for high-income earners and taxes on the federal Paycheck Protection Program loans in the state. "This is
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By RORY SCHULER
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6/2/21
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By DANIEL KITTREDGE Mayor Ken Hopkins last week unveiled a roughly $311 million city budget plan for the fiscal year that begins July 1, saying his proposal will "keep Cranston on the right track" while holding the line on taxes. "This budget reflects
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By DANIEL A. KITTREDGE
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4/7/21
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By STEVE ARTHURS Rhode Island small businesses have struggled to get through a historic economic downturn brought on by the coronavirus. We are just now getting to a point where we can see a light at the end of the tunnel. The last thing we need now are
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By STEVE ARTHURS
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3/24/21
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'It's very widespread': Thousands get tax forms for UI benefits they didn't seek or receive By JOHN HOWELL Thousands of Rhode Islanders are beings asked to pay federal and state taxes on money they never received. Over the last month, taxpayers started
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By JOHN HOWELL
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2/24/21
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The Internal Revenue Service has announced that it will launch the federal tax-filing season on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. For the benefit and convenience of taxpayers and tax preparers, the Rhode Island tax-filing season will begin on the same date. Thus,
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2/3/21
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