If you need help with your taxes, but can’t afford to go to a tax office, there is help. AARP is offering free income tax assistance for taxpayers with lower incomes.
ANOKA COUNTY APPROVES A TAX LEVY INCREASE
Facing rising costs related to public safety and employees, the Anoka County Board Tuesday approved a preliminary property tax levy increase of 4.94 percent.
FREE TAX HELP AVAILABLE
AARP is offering free income tax assistance for taxpayers with low or middle incomes.
BLAINE GARBAGE RATES INCREASE
The city has a contract with Walters Recycling and Refuse for all residential garbage and recycling collection in the city. The contract has small increases built in each year.
LAST CHANCE TO SPEAK ON 2018 BUDGETS
Anoka County, local municipalities and school districts will all be holding their annual truth in taxation public hearings in the next few weeks.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN ANOKA COUNTY
You can join the Anoka County Retired, Senior, and Volunteer Program.
Anoka County Taxes Will Increase
The county board approved their preliminary 2018 property tax levy this week, and it sees a 3.9 percent over the current levy.
Don’t be Fooled; IRS Scams Continue to Pose Serious Threat
Aggressive and threatening phone calls by criminals impersonating IRS agents remain an ongoing threat. The IRS has seen a surge of these phone scams in recent years as scam artists threaten taxpayers with police arrest, deportation, license revocation and more.