Lincoln County JP’s told to expect less tax money

By Ray King Financial woes were on the minds of Lincoln County Justices of the Peace when they met Monday night. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, County Treasurer Lisa McGehee said the county general fund is expected to be short about $23,500 each month because... Read More.

Arkansas tax collections keep state’s revenue up for year

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ finance office says higher than expected sales and income tax collections in November kept the state’s revenue above forecast and above the same month last year. The Department of Finance and Administration on Tuesday said the state’s net available... Read More.
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Property Tax Increases For Arkansas Car Owners In 2020

Starting 2020, Arkansas car owners will see their personal property tax increase following a mistake made on car value assessments. The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration confirmed that car values for 2019 were underestimated by a third-party company hired by the state. DF&A spokesman,... Read More.
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Free Tax Preparation Program In Pine Bluff

The Pine Bluff Wealth Building Coalition and Mayor Shirley Washington held a meeting at the Donald W. Reynolds Community Center to announce that they will offer free, advance tax preparation for residents who make $54,000 or less per year. Rev. Jesse Turner of the Pine... Read More.

PB Wealth Building Coalition Free Income Tax Preparation

  Mayor Shirley Washington will make remarks at 11 AM on Monday, January 28th to kick-off of the Pine Bluff Wealth Building Coalition (PBWBC) free income tax preparation sites. PBWBC offers free income tax preparation for lower wealth families and individuals in Pine Bluff and... Read More.
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Wabbaseka and Redfield Propose Increases in Sales Tax

The cities of Wabbaseka and Redfield are asking residents to vote for one-percent sales tax increases in the upcoming November 6 election to fund city services. Wabbaseka needs money to tear down blighted buildings and purchase maintenance equipment such as mowing machines and a trackhoe,... Read More.