Zhang: Proposed Tax Increase Raises Questions About Budget Management

Gavin Zhang • November 6, 2022

Thus far, the city is doing a great job at showing their proposals, but they must also address whether they managed the existing money well.

Newton to Use Proposed Tax Increase for Sidewalk and Road Improvements, Officials Say

Sahithi Thumuluri • November 6, 2022

The proposed increase would allocate $1.4 million toward funding street and sidewalk paving and improvements.

Newton Business Chamber Leader Questions Timing of Proposed $15 Million Tax Increase

Connor Siemien • October 23, 2022

“But at a time when our employers are battling inflation, wage pressure and a looming recession, a property tax increase feels like a lot to ask of our business community,” Greg Reibman said.

Newton Mayor Proposes $15 Million Tax Increase at Monday Speech

Gavin Zhang • October 17, 2022

Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller proposed a $15 million tax increase at a city hall address on Monday, citing the city’s need for additional funds for improvement projects. 

House Tax Bill Would Cost Endowment, Grad Students

Cole Dady • November 19, 2017

The proposal calls for a 1.4 percent excise tax on the endowments generated by large, private institutions, such as BC. The University announced in September that its endowment had reached $2.4 billion.

The Complication of Taxation

Garrett Reynolds • April 19, 2017

"If we can figure out a way to simplify the tax code—a nonpartisan endeavor—then we will make our workforce more productive. Of course, limiting regulations and lowering taxes would also help, but with a divisive political field, simplification is one task that we can readily achieve."