Taxes

Gov. Douglas Announces $1.6 Million in Tax Credits for Housing, Economic Growth

MONTPELIER, Vt. - August 26, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Jim Douglas has announced the allocation of $1.6 million in tax credits for Vermont communities to assist in revitalization of buildings in downtowns and village centers.

Governor Highlights Consequence of Legislative Inaction on Property Tax Rates

Montpelier, Vt. – June 26, 2008 - Governor Jim Douglas today released a Tax Department analysis of escalating property tax rates, and took the supermajority in the Legislature to task for their failure to take action on property tax relief.

State official backs withholding prebate info

Secretary of State Deborah Markowitz said Tuesday she agrees with a Manchester official’s decision to withhold prebate information because it could be used to calculate a taxpayer’s household income.