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This piece from The Mackinac Center for Public Policy questions whether Michigan residents can you think of a single service that has gotten better over the past few years. The governor and state officials talk about what they are spending but much less about what we are getting from it. That may be because taxpayers are spending more money but the results for services are stagnant or worse. Michigan’s budget, adjusted for inflation, has increased by $7 billion over the past few years. Read the full article on True North: https://lnkd.in/ewqMU2N6

Assembly Bill 793, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 148: Makes modifications to the individual income tax treatment for contributions to and withdrawals from section 529 college savings accounts (529 accounts) and the employee college savings account contribution credit; Increases the maximum amount that can be deducted from contributions to a 529 account to $5,000 for most filers and $2,500 for married-separate filers; Requires the use of first-in, first-out accounting method for determining which withdrawals would be added to adjusted gross income and would restrict the use of carryover contributions in excess of the maximum deduction threshold if the carryover amount was withdrawn within 365 days of being first contributed; Links the definition of “qualified higher education expense” to federal law, which has been expanded to include expenses for apprenticeship programs and qualified education loan repayments; and Modifies the tax credit that employers may claim for contributions to employees’ 529 plans by increasing the maximum amount to the greater of 50 percent of the contribution or $800, adjusted annually for inflation.

Join me and financial expert Scott Patterson as we delve into these education savings plans. Learn how you can save on taxes while supporting your child's education, with insights on maximizing benefits for Christian School expenses. Tune in for valuable tips and potential tax savings! #529Plans #HPCS #HamptonPark #Christianschool #EducationSavings #TuitionSavings

As local education systems adapt to serve our children better, DeKalb County school districts are looking at a potential 1% sales tax increase to support school facilities. This move comes amid Illinois' already substantial tax burden. If you're interested in learning more about this proposal and its implications for the community, check out this article: https://okt.to/EYG23U. Your insights and engagement can drive positive change!

Are you curious about electric school buses? 🚌 Check out this upcoming webinar on June 11th. You will learn about how schools can claim tax credits for giving kids a cleaner, healthier, quieter ride to school. (And fear not EPA grant awardees, double-dipping aka stacking with grants is encouraged!)

Legislators this week continued to discuss a new state budget bill while the North Carolina General Assembly considered bills on various topics including the Farm Bill and numerous Transportation Bills. Learn more in this week’s Capital Dispatch here:

Legislators this week continued to discuss a new state budget bill while the North Carolina General Assembly considered bills on various topics including the Farm Bill and numerous Transportation Bills. Learn more in this week’s Capital Dispatch here:

Legislators this week continued to discuss a new state budget bill while the North Carolina General Assembly considered bills on various topics including the Farm Bill and numerous Transportation Bills. Learn more in this week’s Capital Dispatch here:

Legislators this week continued to discuss a new state budget bill while the North Carolina General Assembly considered bills on various topics including the Farm Bill and numerous Transportation Bills. Learn more in this week’s Capital Dispatch here:

Legislators this week continued to discuss a new state budget bill while the North Carolina General Assembly considered bills on various topics including the Farm Bill and numerous Transportation Bills. Learn more in this week’s Capital Dispatch here: