Wrangling Over Housing Tax Credits

Travis County Commissioners to revisit a housing finance scheme

"...local governments delving into the complicated realm of federal tax credits for the first time, and you pretty much..."

March 29, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Topless Tax Dies in Maneuver for More Money

3rd Court of Appeals will rule on existing surcharge at sexually oriented businesses

"...end the state's court case over the unconstitutional "titty tax" failed when lobbying killed a compromise reform bill –..."

June 5, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Department of Unintended Consequences

Could the new land development code actually make Austin less affordable?

"...and many longtime residents already struggle with rising property taxes or rent. As is often noted, homeowners always have..."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Point Austin: Elections and Consequences

You never know what you're gonna get

"...It's often said that "elections have consequences," although usually in the context of explaining their failures..."

Nov. 9, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Rights and Consequences

The Redistricting trial pits "partisan gerrymandering" against the Voting Rights Act.

"...always cloaked in legalism, "code words" like the "poll tax" or "literacy tests" and similar restrictions. "Now the code..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

I'm Going to Vote for Nader Regardless of the Consequences

"...people to vote him into office)? They want favors: tax breaks, Washington "access," deregulation, etc. If Clinton's presidency is..."

Oct. 5, 2004 Postmarks

The Common Law

Investment property & 1031 exchanges

"...get educated on different options that may affect the tax consequences of real estate investment decisions. A 1031 exchange..."

Aug. 17, 2007 Column by Luke Ellis

Budget Stretch Run

City money season at full speed – and the dollars are chasing the needs

"...Aug. 22, 29: Budget, tax rate, and utility rate formal public hearings..."

Aug. 2, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Getting School to Work

Aided by an infusion of new tax dollars from high-tech and other industries, Del Valle ISD finds success by investing heavily in school-to-career programs.

"...Del Valle ISD's tax base has grown significantly over the past few years..."

Dec. 31, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Coach's Corner

Yanked back untimely from his idyll in the Rockies, Coach is sucked into the "debate" over college football's pre-season polls.

"...sits sphinx-like across a conference table piled high with tax folders and documents from his many late-filing clients. Boxes,..."

Aug. 17, 2001 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

House of Sand and Fog

Moody and offbeat adaptation of Andre Dubus III bestseller heralds strong debut for new director and dandy performances by Jennifer Connelly and Ben Kingsley.

"...choices consistent with their human flaws and suffer the consequences. Kathy (Connelly) is a housecleaner who’s inherited a California..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Point Austin: All the King's Horses

Moving toward fairness on property taxes

"...Article 8 of the Texas Constitution provides that "Taxation shall be equal and uniform," a good place to..."

July 25, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Whose Budget?

The council asks for a new budget, and Futrell delivers the same old bill

"...quarter. At that time, Futrell had estimated the "effective" tax rate – the rate that would bring in the..."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Here Today, There Tomorrow

Austin ISD Schools grapple with high student turnover – and all its consequences

"...life. Because breaking a lease doesn't come with immediate consequences, families can sometimes bounce along for quite a while,..."

March 11, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

The Take on Taxes

Dems host forum on property tax reform

"...County Democratic Party hosted a “town hall” on property tax reform Friday morning, where everybody agreed with would-be County..."

July 18, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Rep. Donna Howard, HD 48

“... More strategic than knee-jerk property tax relief”

"...should be something more strategic rather than knee-jerk property tax relief." Gov. Greg Abbott wants half the surplus spent..."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Houston Voters Say No to "Robin Hood"

HISD rejects making school finance payments

"...Texas that nobody noticed, but which may have monumental consequences for school finance. Houston ISD voters delivered a message..."

Nov. 15, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Westside Residents Turn to Lege to Escape From Austin

Homeowners living in some of the city's priciest lakeside properties want to ditch the city's tax roll

"...at the Capitol to let them ditch the city's tax roll. Lake Austin shoreline homeowners, recently un-exempted from city..."

April 9, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

The Common Law

Employer Identification Number for My New Business?

"...Revenue Service. The IRS uses the EIN to identify taxpayers that are required to file various business tax returns...."

Feb. 13, 2009 Column by Luke Ellis

WilCo Lawsuit Settlement: Public Information Politics

County commissioners approve settlement of 2005 lawsuit by former sheriff's office lieutenants against Sheriff James Wilson and county, but why did plaintiffs settle for nothing?

"...not apply to "private citizens." In other words, county taxpayers must believe the county officials, because the other side..."

March 2, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Page Two: The Ways Sisyphus Had It Easy

Consequences of perception

"...Now there is the great lamenting of overtaxation from many Americans, especially those involved with the tea..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Column by Louis Black

That's No Spelled Y-E-S

Statesman editorial rewrites Stop Domain Subsidy history: Leffingwell's staff furious

"...to not honor its contract with the Domain for tax rebates. Which is fine, except for one thing. It's..."

March 6, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Unaccountable

In the public school testing frenzy, responsibility and consequences flow only downward

"...semester winds down and Austin ISD calculates its annual tax bump, it's time to get worried again about troubled..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Hot Carl

Are the city's budget priorities screwed up this season? Does a homeless guy shit in a stairwell?

"...let me know first! I am prepared for any consequences. When the office manager at that building described the..."

May 23, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Page Two

The war in Iraq has diverted our attention from other important matters, including a truly destructive proposed federal budget, mirrored by Texas' very own fiscal abyss.

"...Among the many unfortunate consequences of the Iraqi invasion has been to obscure all..."

April 4, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Page Two

Expect the next decade to be dominated by a weak economy and precarious international politics -- the consequences of Bush's successes.

"...government is too big and any program cut or tax cut is good. All he depends on government for,..."

Feb. 7, 2003 Column by Louis Black

The Making of an Endorsement

"...Arboretum that were paying 100 percent of their sales tax and moved them to the Domain, where they are..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature

The War on Women's Health

To attack Planned Parenthood, lawmakers undermine health care ... and promote more abortions

"...state's family-planning program: "Texas Right to Life removes $61M tax funds from abortion industry!" proclaimed the headline. Indeed, says..."

April 22, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Page Two: Proposal Postcards

Proposition 2 and other economic quandaries

"...wording of the proposition, its scope, and potential unintended consequences...."

Oct. 24, 2008 Column by Louis Black

The Making of an Endorsement

"...aquifer plan a few months later. I disagree that taxpayers should have to continue paying for this lemon just..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature

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