When California took its first breath of statehood in 1850, the fledgling state had to quickly find a way to support itself, ...

The city of Sacramento is making increasing use of the Mills Act, a state law that reduces property taxes in exchange for ...

If you're thinking about moving to or investing in Texas or California, property taxes are an important factor. Each state has different tax rules that can affect your finances and business costs. A ...

On Nov. 3, 2020, California voters approved Proposition 19, providing for intergenerational exclusions and base year value ...

American colonists revolted against the British government under the banner “no taxation without representation.” The banner ...

The amount Americans pay in annual property taxes varies by thousands of dollars depending on where they live, a Tax Foundation analysis reveals. In New Jersey, residents pay a median of $8,797 — the ...

There are other reasons for property tax bills to increase that aren’t related to trash. Numerous school bond measures, ...

Discover how income, property, and sales taxes vary by state in 2025. Our complete guide helps you understand your total tax ...

In 2024, there were 27 weather disaster events in the U.S., including the devastating Hurricanes Helene and Milton, “with losses exceeding $1 billion each,” according to the National Centers for ...

Unions and Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association are pushing three measures for 2026 ballot with wildly different tax ...

When you're living on a fixed income, every dollar matters. Retirees often find themselves looking harder at expenses they once overlooked, and taxes can quickly become one of the biggest line items.