Council moves forward with progressive income taxes
In a split vote, the Montgomery County Council voted 6-5 Wednesday to move forward with a progressive income tax structure. Budget deliberations are not done yet and will continue until… Read More
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Montgomery County Council votes to end $692 homeowner tax credit in FY2027 budget
Update: a previous version of this story stated the Income Tax Offset Credit was only for Montgomery County residents with mortgages. It has been updated to reflect the tax credit… Read More
Teachers, union leaders rally for full funding of school budget
Teachers and union leaders rallied in Rockville last week to demand that the county council fully fund the public schools operating budget. Meanwhile, councilmembers are working to balance resources without… Read More
Republicans Push for County to ‘Get Spending Under Control’
Leaders of the Montgomery County Republican Party — who successfully limited the county executive to two terms instead of three by getting a question on the 2024 ballot — gathered… Read More
County Council to Vote Tuesday on Overriding Housing Bill Veto
The Montgomery County Council will vote Tuesday to reenact a bill that looks to address the housing crisis by converting vacant office buildings throughout the county into homes. County Executive… Read More
Program Provides Free Tax Assistance for Low-Income Residents
Through the Community Action Agency’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, Montgomery County residents who earned $67,000 or less may qualify for federal, Maryland, and Montgomery Earned Income Tax Credits. To… Read More
With Deadline Approaching, Tax Assistance Provided for Households in Need
With Tax Day approaching on April 15, tax credits and filing help will be provided to individuals who fall within certain income brackets and meet certain eligibility requirements. The federal… Read More
Elrich: Federal Layoffs Could Cause ‘Seismic Shock’ to County
UPDATED Feb. 21 at 11:15 a.m. A county officials clarified Friday that the Women’s Business Center Rockville received a letter saying it could lose its $300,000 contract. However, as of… Read More
In State of the State, Gov. Moore Pledges to Shrink Deficit, Grow Maryland
During his third State of the State, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pledged to improve schools, grow the workforce and increase affordable housing. He discussed his three pillars. They are investing… Read More
Unregistered Rental Properties Cost County Hundreds of Thousands
More than 85% of short-term rental properties are unregistered in Montgomery County. This has cost hundreds of thousands of dollars from uncollected license fees for these properties, according to a… Read More
Maryland Tax-Free Week Starts Aug. 11
Maryland Tax-Free Week starts Sunday, Aug. 11 and runs through Saturday, Aug. 17, State Comptroller Brooke Lierman announced Thursday. During the tax-free week, the state will suspend the 6% sales… Read More
Officials Voice Concerns About Improved School Funding
UPDATED at 8:30 p.m. to include remarks from Councilmember Kristin Mink _____________________________ In his weekly meeting with the media, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich expressed his concern about the future… Read More