The abrupt closing of the Social Development Commission left people confused about what was happening with their income taxes. Here are some answers.
Social Development Commission
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What you need to know about the SDC’s closing
Less than a week after the sudden closure of the Social Development Commission, there are more questions than answers about the anti-poverty organization’s future.
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How to celebrate Earth Day around Milwaukee
Some Milwaukee neighborhood groups are hosting cleanups in celebration of Earth Day and are welcoming volunteers to pick up litter and debris all spring.
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Here’s what you need to know to get free tax help in Milwaukee
The IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program offers free tax help for households with incomes under $64,000 at locations around Milwaukee.
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Here’s what you need to know now that 2 key emergency rental assistance programs in Milwaukee have paused accepting applications
Both the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County have paused accepting rental assistance applications.
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Tuesday marks a key day for renters: What you need to know if you face eviction in Milwaukee
Milwaukee County will pause accepting rental assistance applications Tuesday to ensure it isn’t committing more funds than it has. “We want to make sure we aren’t expecting applications that we can’t pay,” said Connor Goggans, the lead community Intervention specialist with the Milwaukee County Housing Division. This leaves many people working in housing uncertain about […]
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Here’s where struggling Milwaukee renters can get help
Renters, you don’t need to struggle alone. There are plenty of organizations in Milwaukee that are willing to help you navigate any challenge.
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Need help with your taxes? These organizations offer free services for those who qualify.
You can get help filing your taxes through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, or VITA.
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Here’s why Milwaukee’s Black homeownership rates are low (plus resources you can use)
Experts say to understand the homeownership crisis in full, you must know both the historical and current barriers Black Milwaukeeans face today.
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NNS Spotlight: ‘I get to ask questions’: Elmer Moore Jr. plunges into new role at Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
Elmer Moore Jr. says he has the best of everything in his new role as the CEO of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, or WHEDA.