tax
County leaders signal a 1-cent tax rate increase
June 3. By Dave Vieser. Breaking from tradition, Mecklenburg County Commissioners voted May 30 to reduce the proposed county tax increase in the 2025 budget from 1.5 cents to a penny. The straw vote has frequently found the county leaders supporting the tax rates proposed by the county manager, but not this year. A majority […]
Davidson announces town tax assistance program
Sept. 19. The Town of Davidson developed the Davidson Tax Assistance Program (DTAP) program supports the town’s goal of anti-displacement. Eligible residents may apply for assistance through Dec. 1, 2023. Grant funds will be paid directly to the Mecklenburg or Iredell tax collector in an amount up to 25% of the town’s portion of ad […]
Ada Jenkins Center offering tax assistance services
March 16. The Ada Jenkins Center is hosting two program sites — Davidson and Huntersville — for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE). VITA volunteers will assist neighbors with incomes of $60,000 or less prepare their taxes for free. In 2022 they helped 173 households, saving them a total of $43,250 […]
