taxes

M. Ray Perryman

M. Ray Perryman

Feeling the pinch

News Staff
Monday, June 12, 2023
Since 2013, the Federal Reserve has conducted an annual Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED), which seeks to measure the economic wellbeing of US households. In October 2022, 11,000 adults across the country were asked a variety of questions about their financial situations.
April shopping brings May tax allocations

April shopping brings May tax allocations

April shopping brings May tax allocations

News Staff
Monday, June 12, 2023
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reported that state sales tax revenue totaled $3.84 billion in May, 4.1% more than in May 2022. The majority of May sales tax revenue is based on sales made in April and remitted to the agency in May, the comptroller’s office details.
Comptroller collects record-setting sales tax in some sectors

Comptroller collects record-setting sales tax in some sectors

State sales tax revenue totals $3.9B in July

News Staff
Monday, August 1, 2022
  Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said Aug. 1 that state sales tax revenue totaled $3.88 billion in July, 14.7% more than in July 2021, and the highest monthly collections on record. The majority of July sales tax revenue is based on sales made in June and remitted to the agency in July.
VITA tax program offers free income tax preparation

VITA tax program offers free income tax preparation

Free tax preparation program underway in Beaumont

News Staff
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Jon Korejwa, a certified tax professional and Director of Training and Operations for Lamar University’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, invites community members earning less than $57,000 annually to visit him and other volunteers around the area who are providing free tax...
Comptroller releases updated version of A Field Guide to the Taxes of Texas

Comptroller releases updated version of A Field Guide to the Taxes of Texas

Comptroller offers tax advice for Texans

Sharon Brooks
Monday, January 31, 2022
To help Texans better understand Texas tax revenue, the Comptroller’s office has updated and released the most current version of A Field Guide to the Taxes of Texas (PDF).
City seeks public input on FY22 budget.

City seeks public input on FY22 budget.

City of Beaumont sets public hearing to discuss FY22 budget

News Staff
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
The city of Beaumont invites the public to participate in a discussion about the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022. The budget includes an additional $6 million in property taxes. A public hearing is set for Tuesday, Aug. 24, at 1:30 p.m. for all interested citizens of the city of Beaumont.
IRS 'ready' for tax season

IRS 'ready' for tax season

IRS 'ready' for tax season

News Staff
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
The Internal Revenue Service assured taxpayers and tax professionals Jan. 12 that updates to key federal tax forms and instructions are complete and will be available when Americans begin filing their tax returns.
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