taxes

A tax assessment determines the value of your property. It's almost that time of year again.

The next time you win a big slot machine jackpot you don't have to report the win unless it's more than $2,000.

It looks like city property owners could be helping to fill a big budget hole in 2026 in Yakima.

The city is looking at cutting services or raising taxes to fill a $9 million shortfall in 2026.

Yes, these are my sarcastic and satirical observations about Washington State taxes, but they might make you think of taxes in a different way.

Did you take the city survey?

Would you pay higher taxes or do you want to cut services?

Are you concerned about Yakima city budget cuts? Would you be willing to pay higher taxes?

If you live in Washington and Oregon and you qualify, take advantage of this free offer to file your 2024 taxes.

Do you hire a professional or do your taxes yourself?

Will you support the tax increase?

A new item on the ballot for voters in North Dakota could lead the way for the choice in Washington state!