Taxes

Companies say they’re being denied Texas tax breaks as a state agency is overwhelmed with applications

Hundreds of businesses have sought tax savings from the state before the Chapter 313 program expires. Two companies say they are missing out despite being eligible.

A Texas program that backs school districts’ bond debt is about to reach its limit — and it could mean raising taxes

Under the state’s Permanent School Fund’s Bond Guarantee Program, schools get the best interest rate on bonds. That soon may be over if the federal government doesn’t act.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott joins other key Republicans in supporting repealing the “tampon tax”

Advocates have previously called for repealing the sales tax on products like tampons, sanitary pads and pantyliners. Menstrual products are already tax-free in 24 states.

IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center is offering walk-in help on Saturday

The San Antonio Taxpayer Assistance Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 14.

Texas voters approve two modest property tax relief measures

The state’s high property taxes have taken center stage as Texas’ real estate market explodes and drives up home values.

Here’s how two Texas constitutional amendments could lower some property taxes

The propositions on the May 7 ballot would lower property taxes by shifting more public school costs to the state. But the measures’ language can be hard to understand.

TribCast: Melissa Lucio gets a late reprieve

In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Jolie about the stay of execution in Lucio’s case and with Josh about property taxes in Texas.

As Texas home values skyrocket, state officials wrestle with how to slow property tax increases

Texas school districts, cities and counties rely heavily on property taxes to pay for roads, libraries, police, firefighters and public schools. But lowering tax bills has long been a difficult endeavor.

Finished your taxes? Take these steps to get ahead for next year

Are you knee-deep in receipts, 1099 forms and W2s? Or are you all done?

You’ve filed your taxes -- now, what should you do with those documents?

If you’ve finally gotten your taxes filed, you’re probably ready to put it all away and move on. Have you considered which documents you should keep? And for how long?

Taxes During Covid: What You Might Not Know

Monday, April 18th, is the deadline to file your taxes. Filing your taxes in the post-COVID era can be complicated and confusing.

Tax deadline moved to April 18 this year due to Emancipation Day holiday

Worried about making that April 15 deadline for your taxes? Don’t worry — the deadline is April 18 this year due to a holiday observed in Washington D.C.

That time when Willie Nelson made an album just to pay his IRS debt

Willie Nelson owed millions in taxes, so the IRS came up with an idea to help.

From Homer Simpson to Al Bundy, how TV has had fun with tax season

Tax season can be a reason to laugh, as these famous TV episodes showed.

Sticker shock: Bexar County home appraisals up nearly 28%

Homeowners in Bexar County can expect sticker shock when they receive notice of their new property appraisals. Values are up nearly 28 percent.

CAST Tech students to provide free tax preparation services starting Thursday

CAST Tech High School students who are IRS-certified will provide free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance services for members of the community who make $65,000 or less starting Thursday.

Inflation and car prices: What’s going on? How did this happen?

It seems like you hear about it more and more these days: The extreme lengths people are going to in order to buy a new house; how much it costs to fill up the gas tank; and what we’re spending at the grocery store.

Everything you need to know about filing a tax extension

If you already anticipate needing some extra time to file your federal tax return, there’s some good news. You can always file for an extension.

Thinking about accounting, but hoping to avoid tax-related jobs? Consider these 5 fun careers

When you hear someone say that he or she is an accountant, do you think of taxes right away?

Analysis: Property tax relief that doesn’t lower your tax bill

Texas lawmakers tried to lower property tax bills during their 2019 session, and a new report says they put a dent in the problem: Taxes aren’t rising as quickly as they would have. But they didn’t solve it: Property taxes are still rising.

Top 20 money-saving tips for stay-at-home moms and dads

Have you ever seen this quote floating around the internet? “Impossible only means you haven’t found the solution yet.”

Homes in these school districts saw the biggest price increases in the last year

The increases are being felt across the county, but the more affordable areas saw the largest increases as far as percentages.

5 situations in which pets can be used for tax breaks

For those animal lovers who spend so much money on their pets and hope to recoup some of that cash spent when tax season arrives, this is the cold, hard reality: For the most part, you can’t.

Property tax notices are coming. Here’s what you need to know and how to file an appeal.

The Bexar County Appraisal District is set to start mailing out hundreds of thousands of notices to property owners in the coming weeks for anyone whose property has increased in appraisal value since last year.

Is it time to switch to paying quarterly taxes? Here’s when to decide, and how to get it done.

There’s one day each year that sticks out to American taxpayers everywhere, and this year is April 18: Tax Day. But to another group of people -- the ones who make quarterly payments -- there are three other times a year to pay up.

Getting a big tax refund this year? How to make your money go further

If you’re expecting a generous refund this season, you’ll want to make that money work as hard as you do.

Analysis: Texas government’s favorite local tax

State lawmakers will tell you they hate property taxes as much as anyone. But the state itself doesn’t levy the tax — local governments do. And lowering it in a meaningful way would require state officials to raise taxes or cut programs. For them, talking about it is easier than doing something.

Taxes

Here’s what you need to know about the fight over property tax cuts in the Texas Legislature

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance programs offers free help at San Antonio-area sites

What you need to know before first day of tax filing season

Former Houston lawmaker Ron Wilson pleads guilty to federal tax evasion

Texas has a $30B surplus. What should lawmakers prioritize?

TribCast: How much will Texas spend on tax cuts?

Some tips on saving money on your 2022 taxes

Texas Supreme Court says it can’t force the state to process deluge of applications for tax break expiring this year