Trenton city sales tax receipts in the first four months of this fiscal year are up slightly over 4% for General Purposes and Capital Projects and up approximately 3-1/2% for Parks and Fire Department purposes. The increases are compared to the same period a year ago which runs from May through August. In dollar figures, […]
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State auditor finds poor planning in Tax Increment Financing projects in Bethany
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway today released a citizen-requested audit of the City of Bethany, which found that poor planning in tax increment financing projects (TIF) spearheaded by the city resulted in delays and lack of oversight. “Economic incentives can be valuable for communities, but they must be presented transparently and used effectively as part […]
Grundy County Delinquent Tax Sale to be held August 27th
As of Thursday morning, 166 properties are being offered for sale at the annual Grundy County Delinquent Tax Sale. The sale will be at the courthouse in Trenton the morning of August 27th at 10 o’clock with registration for buyers to start at 8:30. Collector-Treasurer Barbara Harris reports that of the properties to be offered, […]
State Auditor Galloway releases monthly reports on local government and special district financial information
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway issued monthly reports detailing the compliance of local governments and other political subdivisions with financial reporting laws. One report includes cities, towns, and villages while the other lists political subdivisions such as water, fire protection, and other taxing districts. These entities are required to file annual financial reports with the […]
Tax free back to school Sales Tax Holiday begins August 3rd
A Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday during a three- day period begins at 12:01 a.m. on August 3rd and ends at midnight on the following Sunday, August 5th. Purchases of clothing, school supplies, computers, and certain other items defined by the statute are exempt from sales tax for this time period only. Only purchases for personal […]
The Pros and Cons of Right-To-Work and how they might affect you
The term “right to work’ relates to or promotes the right of a worker to be able to obtain employment without being required to join a labor union to do so. When right to work laws are in place, workers cannot be compelled to pay for any cost of union representation, even if the union […]
Trenton sales tax revenues down $20,000 compared to a year ago
Trenton city sales tax revenues received this month are running very steady with the amounts reported for July of last year, with the most recent figures shared with the Trenton City Council and news media at Monday nights’ meeting. Trenton has five city sales taxes. The general fund sales tax for July received over $88,000, […]
Grundy County sales taxes up for the year
Grundy County sales tax collections for the first seven months of the year are almost $17,600 greater than this time last year for general revenue, ambulance, and law enforcement. Collections total more than $54,100 for each category for July with total collections for the year at approximately $278,600.
Audio: Supreme Court ruling has far reaching impact on internet sales in Missouri
(Missourinet) – A U.S. Supreme Court decision issued last week means Internet sales in Missouri can be subject to state and local sales taxes. Federal estimates show that up to $13 billion was lost across the country in 2017 because those taxes weren’t imposed. Ray McCarty with Associated Industries of Missouri is skeptical the numbers […]
Trenton sales tax receipts down for first two-months of fiscal year
Trenton city sales tax receipts in the first two months of this fiscal year are down for general revenue, capital projects, parks, and firefighting related needs compared to the same period a year ago. The reductions are nearly ten percent for parks, more than eight percent for firefighting equipment, training, and services and seven percent […]
Aging infrastructure challenges Missouri cities
Roads, bridges, and water systems are part of the backbone of Missouri cities, and the challenge of governments across the state is how to maintain that infrastructure. It was one of the topics recently discussed at the 86th annual U.S. Conference of Mayors in Boston where St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson attended to share ideas […]
Audio: Phil Tate explains the how the bonds issued to Nestle work
When the city of Trenton issues taxable industrial development revenue bonds for the benefit of Nestles USA Incorporated, the agreement also includes abatement of taxes for ten years. But officials say Nestles has agreed to make payments in lieu of taxes for all affected taxing entities. Phil Tate of Gallatin has been a consultant to […]
Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge opening Saturday March 3
The gates at Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge will once again open to the public on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at 6 AM. The Refuge is closed annually from late October to the first Saturday of March to allow for undisturbed habitat for migrating and wintering waterfowl. Once spring arrives the place becomes a Refuge […]
St. Joseph woman sentenced for $1.5 Million tax fraud scheme
A St. Joseph, Mo., woman was sentenced in federal court for her role in a $1.5 million tax fraud scheme as well as for individual tax fraud. Dawn Langlais (formerly Ankrom-Brown), 60, of St. Joseph, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Beth Phillips to 18 months in federal prison without parole. On July 7, 2017, […]
Grundy County Board of Equalization holds hearings
The Grundy County Board of Equalization convened for two hearings Monday morning then adjourned. Members are three County Commissioners: Rick Hull, Joe Brinser, and Don Sager as well as two citizens: Jim Cox and Marlisa Klinginsmith. Representing the assessors’ office, but not as a voting member, were Kathy Veatch and Nathan Curtis. County Clerk Betty […]
Audio: Grundy County taxpayers receiving notices of changes in assessed value of property
Grundy County taxpayers are receiving notices in the mail regarding changes in the assessed value of real estate property. The notices from the Grundy County Assessor are a result of re-assessment efforts that were required by the Missouri State Tax Commission which is supposed to occur every odd-numbered year. But Grundy County had received a […]
Assessor Kathy Veatch: Grundy County out of compliance for reassessment cycle
The Missouri Tax Commission determined that Grundy County is out of compliance for the reassessment cycle. Assessor Kathy Veatch acknowledges that the county has been a little behind on reassessments and notes that reassessment should take place every two years to look at how houses are selling based on the year they were built and […]
Employee health insurance among topics at Trenton City Council meeting
The cost for the city of Trenton to provide employee health insurance coverage is to be around $873,000 which is an increase of $174,000 compared to this year. That is a policy increase of nearly 25%. Much of that increase is to prevent the city from being responsible for the cost of services provided late […]