The Freddie the Freeroader campaign reminds Kentucky residents why dodging vehicle use taxes hurts us all. (img: Kentucky Department of Revenue) by Robin Gee, city council beat editor No one likes to pay taxes, but it’s a necessary evil when it comes to having safe highways and roads running across our state. This is the […]
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Statement by the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce on Pensions, Taxes and the State Budget
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce commends the Kentucky General Assembly for taking difficult steps to stabilize our pension systems and modernize our tax code. Its actions will help turn the corner on the Commonwealth’s dire financial condition, and improves the economic competitiveness of our region and the state. We thank the General Assembly for […]
Brighton Center to Offer Free Tax Preparation During Tax Season
Brighton Center will open three Volunteer Income Tax Assistance tax preparation sites for the 2015 Tax Season. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program offers free tax help to people who generally make $52,417 or less, persons with disabilities and the elderly who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns.
Fort Thomas City Council Notes (5-5-14)
FTM file A sparsely attended City Council meeting from the residents and council members saw a VA homes update, the 2013 deer report, taxes and fees that could affect residents and businesses among others items. Here’s the rundown: – Roger Peterman and Eric Haas were absent. VA Homes Fort Thomas received verbal approval for their […]
FTM Straw Poll (Circuit Clerk, Sheriff, Library Tax)
The three races that have the most localized interest for Fort Thomas voters were covered by Ben, Jessica and Stephanie this morning. Circuit Court Clerk, Sheriff and the Library Tax races all deal with Campbell County specifically, so as opposed to being all over the map – these were the three races we dealt with […]
5 Things to Know… About Tax Time
This week’s 5 Things to Know feature is particularly pertinent to mostly everyone around this time of year. As I type this, we have 35 days until April 15. Gross. Lori Owen, a Fort Thomas resident and CPA, has the low down on which items to look out for if you are choosing to go […]

