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Members from the organization gave an overview of their stance on how zoning can become a tool for more economic equality. (Steve Mooney / Heights Senior Staff)

Zhang: Proposed Tax Increase Raises Questions About Budget Management

Gavin Zhang • November 6, 2022
Thus far, the city is doing a great job at showing their proposals, but they must also address whether they managed the existing money well.
(Olivia Charbonneau / Heights Editor)

Newton to Use Proposed Tax Increase for Sidewalk and Road Improvements, Officials Say

Sahithi Thumuluri • November 6, 2022
The proposed increase would allocate $1.4 million toward funding street and sidewalk paving and improvements.
(Image by Steve Mooney / Heights Editor)

Newton Business Chamber Leader Questions Timing of Proposed $15 Million Tax Increase

Connor Siemien • October 23, 2022
“But at a time when our employers are battling inflation, wage pressure and a looming recession, a property tax increase feels like a lot to ask of our business community,” Greg Reibman said.
(Image by Steve Mooney / Heights Editor)

Newton Mayor Proposes $15 Million Tax Increase at Monday Speech

Gavin Zhang • October 17, 2022
Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller proposed a $15 million tax increase at a city hall address on Monday, citing the city’s need for additional funds for improvement projects. 
FILE - In this Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, file photo, an American flag flies over Capitol Hill in Washington, as lawmakers return from a 7-week break. The federal government recorded a deficit of $107.1 billion in August, slightly lower than the July deficit. But the imbalance through 11 months of this budget year is up sharply from a year ago, reflecting higher spending and lower-than-expected tax revenues. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

House Tax Bill Would Cost Endowment, Grad Students

Cole Dady • November 19, 2017
The proposal calls for a 1.4 percent excise tax on the endowments generated by large, private institutions, such as BC. The University announced in September that its endowment had reached $2.4 billion.
The Complication of Taxation

The Complication of Taxation

Garrett Reynolds • April 19, 2017
"If we can figure out a way to simplify the tax code—a nonpartisan endeavor—then we will make our workforce more productive. Of course, limiting regulations and lowering taxes would also help, but with a divisive political field, simplification is one task that we can readily achieve."
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