SDS to Kim's Defense

Stop Domain Subsidies calls coverage of Council Member Jennifer Kim unfair

"...city still plans to go ahead with multi-million dollar tax rebates for The Domain...."

April 28, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Film News

Summer shoots, Senate bills, and a few film festivals you should know about; plus, Bob Ivy plays with dolls

"...and allowing projects to receive 80% of their expected tax rebates up front. A $4 million, three-year, interest-free loan..."

April 15, 2005 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

No Worries for Wal-Mart? Not So Fast

"...suggestion -- widely attacked by anti-Wal-Mart forces -- that tax rebates be used to woo the retailer off of..."

Oct. 10, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

For regional planning, it's a great day to go back to the future

"...and/or foolish Wal-Mart gambit -- raising the specter of tax rebates to buy the Beast off the aquifer --..."

Oct. 10, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...through the budget process, are we really protecting the taxpayers' interests? In the midst of a huge revenue shortfall,..."

Aug. 29, 2003 Column

City Protecting Our Interests?

"...through the budget process, are we really protecting the taxpayers' interests? In the midst of a huge revenue shortfall,..."

Aug. 20, 2003 Postmarks

Naked City

Don't *%@$! With Amy Rudy!

"...Slusher voted against awarding at least $37 million in tax rebates to the Domain, Rudy approached Slusher and whispered..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Remember Sixth + Lamar?

"...Group (see p.11), which might receive $25 million in tax rebates before Sixth + Lamar gets anymore public assistance,..."

May 16, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Revving Up for Slow Times

How local entrepreneurs plan to weather the recession

"...for small businesses, it is." Declining Sales and Sales Taxes..."

Dec. 5, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Nov. 25-Dec. 2

"...AUSTIN ENERGY LOANS/REBATES For a limited time, AE is providing zero-interest loans..."

Nov. 26, 2010 News Feature

Public Notice: Congress CARES About You

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act

"...• Recovery Rebates – the one-time $1,200 direct payments to every taxpayer..."

April 3, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Austin Energy's Quest to Bring Solar Power to Renters and the Less Wealthy

What can new incentive programs and community solar projects do for the city's most abundant energy source?

"...Dedicating fewer subsidies to installation rebates will free more of Austin Energy's resources to be..."

Nov. 24, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Drought Conditions, Meet Rainwater Tanks

Collecting rain prevents pollution and reduces flood risk

"...the Plum Creek Conservation District based in Lockhart. But tax incentives exist, too: The Texas tax code exempts rainwater..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Emily Engelbart

There Goes the Sun

Austin's clean-energy industry appears poised to take off -- but city leaders seem surprisingly unenthusiastic.

"...solar program includes, according to AE, the most generous rebates for solar photovoltaic (PV) installations in the country --..."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Pioneers or Settlers?

Balancing renewables and affordability at AE

"...natural gas. Given the impending expiration of federal solar tax incentives at the end of 2016, solar looked to..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Nov. 18-23

"...AUSTIN ENERGY LOANS/REBATES For a limited time, AE is providing zero-interest loans..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Column

We Have an Issue: All in the Family

Inside the House of Lepore

"...The one-time mayoral candidate explains why she's running for tax assessor-collector: "It is an opportunity to serve, and I..."

June 23, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

What's Historic?

Latest arguments over historic zoning sound like déjà vu

"...all clamoring for historic landmark status – and the tax benefits that come with it...."

Feb. 26, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

It's a Wrap!

A Legislative Wrap-Up on the 77th Session

"...sin of omission -- a fair, equitable and efficient tax structure -- is a longstanding Texas tradition, so it's..."

June 1, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Council Watch

Live From Council Chambers...

"...The flash point this year is a pro-posed property tax increase of about half a cent. The boost would..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Column

The Common Law

COVID-19 and Austin – answering your legal questions (part 3)

"...Coronavirus has postponed the normal tax reporting deadline past April 15, right? What's the new..."

April 17, 2020 Column by Luke Ellis

Who Could Vote Against Cheap Gas?

A proposed gas-tax holiday means it may be cheaper to get to all those state facilities closed due to lack of funds.

"...a gallon, Texans may be getting a quick, temporary tax break. Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, D-San Antonio, has slipped..."

May 9, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Hightower Lowdown

Labor organizing is still necessary, George W. Bush scams us with his "tax cut," and Denver football fans revolt against corporate stadiums.

"...our economic democracy: organize, organize, organize.The 'Rebate and Switch' Tax Scam Question: What kind of tax "cut" actually will..."

Aug. 31, 2001 News Column by Jim Hightower

Taxing Times for Film and Music

Council looks to raid the budget intended to bring creative jobs to Austin

"...may do the same, with the proposed hotel occupancy tax swap potentially raiding the budget intended to bring creative..."

Sept. 8, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Then There's This: Solar for Lease

It just got easier for nonprofits to afford to go green

"...neither flush with cash nor eligible for federal solar tax credits – are exploring similar solar-lease agreements with AE-approved..."

Jan. 11, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Headlines

"...announced this week the availability of zero-interest loans and rebates that can be used on top of federal tax..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Feature

City Hall Hustle: Is There a Deeper Wave Than This?

Jobs come in one door, out the other

"...receive cash payments, while Yingli's performance-based incentives would be tax abatements...."

March 5, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Pondering the Props

The ballot language of the proposed charter amendments, with Chronicle translations

"...protection for information that could expose the City and taxpayers to greater financial and legal liability and risk; (d)..."

March 24, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

How to Read a Charter Amendment

Ballot language too confusing? Let us translate!

"...in the Barton Springs Zone, such as solar energy rebates, SMART Housing incentives, and other rebates or subsidies; (d)..."

March 17, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• The tax "reform" bill (HB 3) passed last week by the..."

March 25, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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