The homestead credit, a crucial source of property tax relief, has withered due to inflation and legislative inaction.
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Tax appointments for former SDC clients will close at IRS office on July 24
Tax-filing appointments for Social Development Commission clients will be wrapping up at the IRS office this month, according to the SDC board.
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SDC clients who need tax help can make appointments starting Monday
People who used the Social Development Commission to help file their taxes will be able to resume appointments as soon as next week.
Posted inCommunity, News
Here’s what we know three weeks after the SDC’s closing
Here’s what we know now about the Social Development Commission’s closing, including the status of its tax-filing service and projects in the city’s Neighborhood Improvement Program.
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What you need to know if you used the SDC to file income taxes
The abrupt closing of the Social Development Commission left people confused about what was happening with their income taxes. Here are some answers.
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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 how the sales tax increase in Milwaukee will affect your wallet
This summer, both the Milwaukee Common Council and the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors approved sales tax increases. We break down how this will affect your pocketbook.
Posted inCommunity, Public Safety
7 ways the shared revenue bill will affect Milwaukee residents
The new shared revenue plan will increase state aid for Milwaukee and help the city avoid bankruptcy, officials say. But its provisions also affect other aspects of life for Milwaukee residents.
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5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: April 17 to April 21
Apply for a travel writing scholarship from Carvd N Stone; get free tax assistance from the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program; check out job training opportunities in Metcalfe Park; meet MPS staff and learn more about programming in the 53206 ZIP code; and meet Friday’s deadline to enter Milwaukee Public Library’s Teen Poetry Contest.
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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.