Iowa has decided to update how it handles tax credits for historic preservation projects. The state’s Historical Division removed one rulebook and moved its details into another. Instead of having separate guidelines for historic projects, the state is combining them into a single set of rules. The
The state has passed a new rule that helps film and entertainment companies save money on future projects. Starting in 2026, any part of the $75 million tax credit that a company does not use in one year can be kept for later years. This means producers who keep working on movies, video games or com
Vermont is taking big steps to tackle its growing housing crisis by investing $28 million to build 241 affordable apartments across seven towns. This push comes as the state faces rising construction costs and a sharp increase in homelessness since 2020—both nearly doubling in that time. With demand
Michigan has a long history of rejecting school vouchers, and this new federal program could be another way to bypass public education. Instead of directly funding private schools through vouchers, this plan offers tax credits to people who donate to groups that hand out scholarships. But here’s the
New York’s governor is taking a surprising step by backing a federal program that could give families more school options. The plan, set to start in 2027, lets states choose to participate by offering tax credits to parents who send kids to private or charter schools. Hochul’s team says she supports
The Brazilian government recently opened its first public land auction for reforestation and chose a small company called Re. green to manage a large Amazon plot. Re. green is the only firm that offered to restore 145, 000 acres in the Bom Futuro reserve for four decades. They plan to pay abou
The upcoming Fox reboot of “Baywatch” will be one of the few big‑budget shows that actually shoots on the West Coast this year. Its scenes will be filmed along Venice Beach and inside Fox Studios, a sharp contrast to the trend of productions moving away from Los Angeles. The shift is part of a larg
A prominent senator is raising eyebrows and asking tough questions. Ron Wyden, a key figure in the Senate, is not happy. He wants the SEC to take a closer look at a company called White River Energy Corp. Why? Because there are serious doubts about the tax credits they're selling. The issue is simp
The U. S. government has just started a new program to help kids go to better schools. This program is called the education freedom tax credit. It lets people give money to special accounts that help families pay for different kinds of schools. These schools can be private, religious, charter, or ev
Tax season can be a headache for small business owners. It's not just about filling out forms. It's about understanding how taxes impact the health of a business. Many small businesses struggle to survive, and taxes play a big role in that. Small businesses make up a huge part of the U. S. economy.
