During this week’s special legislative session called by gubernatorial proclamation, the General Assembly enacted legislation appropriating funds and authorizing programs to provide disaster relief to individuals, businesses, and local governments impacted by natural disasters that have stuck North Carolina this … Read more

During this week’s special legislative session called by gubernatorial proclamation, the General Assembly enacted legislation appropriating funds and authorizing programs to provide disaster r

During this week’s special legislative session called by gubernatorial proclamation, the General Assembly enacted legislation appropriating funds and authorizing programs to provide disaster r

Time for a pop quiz: G.S. 105-381 governs refunds and releases (aka waivers) of which of these local government taxes and fees? A.  Property taxes. B.  Occupancy taxes. C.  Solid waste fees. D.  Water & sewer fees. E.  All of the … Read more
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Time for a pop quiz: G.S. 105-381 governs refunds and releases (aka waivers) of which of these local government taxes and fees?A.  Property taxes.B.  Occupancy taxes.C.  Solid waste fees.D.  Water & sewer fees.E.  All of the above.The answer is . . .A.  Property taxes.  

Time for a pop quiz: G.S. 105-381 governs refunds and releases (aka waivers) of which of these local government taxes and fees?A.  Property taxes.B.  Occupancy taxes.C.  Solid waste fees.D.  Water & sewer fees.E.  All of the above.The answer is . . .A.  Property taxes.  

As some readers know, I have been working on a guide to the Affordable Care Act for local government employers for the last year. That book manuscript was set to go to the printer on November 17th – the week after the presidential election. With the November 8th election of Donald Trump as President and of a majority-Republican United States Congress, the question naturally arises: what will happen to the Affordable Care Act? After all, both Mr. Trump and Republicans in Congress have vowed to repeal the ACA.

As some readers know, I have been working on a guide to the Affordable Care Act for local government employers for the last year. That book manuscript was set to go to the printer on November 17th – the week after the presidential election. With the November 8th election of Donald Trump as President and of a majority-Republican United States Congress, the question naturally arises: what will happen to the Affordable Care Act? After all, both Mr. Trump and Republicans in Congress have vowed to repeal the ACA.

For many this is the season of giving. In that spirit, this post addresses frequently asked questions about donations to local governments. May a local government or public authority (collectively referred to as “local unit”) accept donations of real or … Read more

For many this is the season of giving. In that spirit, this post addresses frequently asked questions about donations to local governments.May a local government or public authority (collectively referred to as “local unit”) accept donations of real or personal property (including money and gift cards)?