Taxes
Low-Income Housing Limits to Be Waived in Indiana and Iowa
June 24, 2008 Posted by Iowa Real Estate
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that it will waive certain limitations for the low-income housing tax credit in Indiana and Iowa so that owners of facilities in these states can provide housing to victims of recent storms and flooding.
Governor Culver Signs Legislation To Strengthen Iowa Schools
June 2, 2008 Posted by Iowa Real Estate
SILO bill provides secure funding for Iowa’s school districts; Eases property tax burden
SIOUX CITY – Today, Governor Chet Culver signed House File 2663, which establishes Iowa’s sales tax at 6% and uses the extra 1 cent on every dollar spent in Iowa for school infrastructure funding.
Freedom from Taxes - Tax Freedom Day for Iowans 2008
April 4, 2008 Posted by Iowa Real Estate
Many people are unaware of Tax Freedom Day, but it’s an important date to know. Tax Freedom Day marks the first day in the year when Americans no longer work to pay for their local, state, and federal government tax burden… and begin to work to pay for their own needs.
A Helping Hand to Iowa Families Caught In Housing Crisis
March 27, 2008 Posted by Iowa Real Estate
Our nation is mired in a housing crisis created by poor management of home mortgages. Because of this crisis many Iowa families are currently struggling to keep the homes they worked so hard to buy and maintain.
Iowa property tax break increases
November 6, 2007 Posted by Iowa Real Estate
DES MOINES - An increase in assessed values for houses and farms has triggered growth in a property tax discount, the extent of which was announced Wednesday by the Iowa Department of Revenue.
Property tax deadline nears, pay options can be found online
September 26, 2007 Posted by Iowa Real Estate
MASON CITY — Cerro Gordo County Treasurer Michael J. Grandon is reminding all taxpayers that first-half fiscal year 2006 real estate taxes and fiscal year 2008 mobile home taxes are due in the treasurer’s office by 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1.
Floyd wants to lower city property taxes
September 10, 2007 Posted by Iowa Real Estate
Gary Floyd said Friday he would bring a “common sense” approach to City Hall focusing on delivering city services and lowering property taxes to what he calls the core citizenry — retail workers and small business owners.
