Start Early To Avoid Tax Filing Surprises And Delays
Local residents are being encouraged to prepare early for the upcoming tax season to avoid delays and mistakes when filing their returns. Local Tax Expert Dakota White said the first step is making sure all required documents are collected before meeting with a tax preparer. “Don’t jump the gun too soon,” White said. “Make sure […]
Adcock: Tight Budget Year, No Tax Rate For DeKalb Residents
No changes coming to the $2.51 property tax rate for DeKalb County residents this year, as the rate remains unchanged in the new fiscal year’s budget. County Executive Matt Adcock said the budget was very tight this year, with rising costs and unfinished projects. Adcock said he does not expect a property tax rate increase […]
Hutchings: Reappraisal, Rising Costs Big Budget Challenges
As the budget committee prepares to go back to work on the White County budget, Commission Chair Derrick Hutchings said reappraisal has been the biggest challenge. Hutchings said many White County residents saw their home values jump some 80 to 90 percent or more. Combine that with a tax increases and many residents have been […]
Renova Health Owns Former Medical Center Again
The Jamestown Regional Medical Center is back in the hands of Renova Healthcare after only a few days of new ownership. The county sold the hospital to Lester C. Clark at a delinquent tax sale on April 19. That after Renova failed to pay taxes for three years. Upon the sale of the property, Renova […]
Putnam Schools To Move Personal Finance Out Of Middle Schools
The Putnam County School System plans to make Personal Finance Class available for high schoolers only to ensure that the subject matter reaches students who need it most. Curriculum Supervisor Bubba Winningham said the class is currently taught in high schools but is also available in the spring semester for eighth graders. He said the […]
AARP Free Tax Filing Begins Tuesday At Cookeville Library
Residents needing help getting taxes filed can get free tax preparation services beginning Tuesday at the Cookeville Public Library. Cookeville AARP Program Coordinator Jim Kammerer said the program is designed for the elderly, but anyone can participate. He said those without the resources to use a paid tax preparer can get service of equal quality […]
Gainesboro Aldermen Vote To Double Tax Rate To Help With Funding
Gainesboro’s Board of Aldermen voted to double the tax rate for the town Thursday night. Alderwoman Nancy Pruett said the town could use the increase to cover infrastructure that the town did not have the funds to cover before. “We need our roads paved, and with this before I said I didn’t think we could […]
Local Tax Expert Says No Rush To File Taxes Despite Common Beliefs
A flood of television advertisements to do your taxes may have you stressed, but one local tax expert recommends waiting a little bit longer. Cookeville CPA Jennifer Phipps said the end of February or early March serves as the best time to file since most companies send out paperwork this month. “I don’t necessarily think […]
COVID Relief Spending On Employees, New Buildings Not Advised
The idea of spending COVID relief funding on pay raises and new hires have been discussed as ways to fill positions. However, County Government Consultant Ben Rodgers said American Rescue Plan and ESSER funding should address long-term goals, without reoccurring costs. Rodgers said the funding will not be there in a few years, bringing repercussions […]
Overton Considering Its Options To Fill County Positions
Overton County, like many Upper Cumberland Counties are struggling to find and retain employees. County Executive Ben Danner said there was a time when the benefits included with a county job were viewed highly. However, with the push to raise wages in the private sector even falling flat in some industries, it is difficult to […]
