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australiainstitute.org.au The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · Jul 22
Almost every large, dual-cab ute on the market is exempt from the luxury car tax because utes are “designed mainly for carrying goods and not passengers”.

But most of these vehicles rarely leave the bitumen of our suburbs and rarely carry more than the weekly grocery run.

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Silence on big ute subsidies as Coalition backflips on EV's
As Peter Dutton announces a Coalition government would scrap tax breaks for people who buy electric vehicles, The Australia Institute has called for him to scrap the ridiculous tax break for people wh...
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July 22, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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australiainstitute.org.au The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · Jul 22
Tax exemptions are a big reason why big diesel and petrol-powered utes are the top selling cars in Australia.

This story details how ending the FBT exemption has resulted in a big drop in sales for plug-in hybrids.

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BYD selling six times more vehicles than Tesla in Australia
Toyota’s HiLux ute is the top-selling vehicle in Australia for the first time since late 2023, while Elon Musk’s car company is on the slide.
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July 22, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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Could Trump’s penchant for retribution be a positive? The possibility lies in the Episcopal Church ending their agreement to help resettle refugees (partly) over South African Afrikaners arriving in the US and religious tax exempt status. #epicopal #refugee #afrikaner #southafrica #taxexemptions
May 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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PREPARING FOR A HIT: A change to next year’s Miami-Dade County budget that commissioners approved last week is geared to prepare for the financial impact if Florida voters...read more

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FYI Miami: September 24, 2026
PORT SAILS TO RECORD: PortMiami has set a new passenger record, welcoming its 10 millionth cruise passenger on Sept. 14, well before the end of its fiscal year on Sept. 30. The previous record for
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September 24, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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Cascade Community Church just received a unanimous property tax exemption from Valley County, freeing up resources for their community outreach and mission!

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Sesser Lieber approves property tax exemption for Cascade Community Church
Council grants full tax exemption to Cascade Community Church for land and building.
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April 8, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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Pennsylvania's House Bill 1177 could change the financial landscape for military personnel and emergency responders by exempting their active duty income from state taxes!

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Pennsylvania Legislature enacts income exemption for active duty military personnel
Law exempts certain military income from taxation for Pennsylvania residents.
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April 11, 2025 at 6:03 AM
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In a game-changing moment, Nebraska lawmakers united to pass crucial amendments that protect nonprofits’ sales tax exemptions, ensuring they continue their vital community work.

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Senator Von Gillen advances amendments to support nonprofit sales tax exemptions
Senate adopts AM 9 81 and discusses AM 10 20 to aid nonprofit organizations.
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April 13, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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A new bill in Massachusetts is changing the game for surviving children of fallen first responders by modifying real estate tax exemptions—find out how this could impact families in need!

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Legislation amends real estate tax exemptions for surviving children of fallen first responders
Bill modifies tax exemption criteria for real estate owned by children of deceased officers
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July 13, 2025 at 6:26 AM
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Washington State's Senate Bill 5604 could reshape the future of affordable housing by tightening tax exemption rules, sparking fierce debates among lawmakers and developers alike.

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Washington updates multifamily tax exemption rules to prevent misuse
Law requires owner notification for changes in multifamily development use to maintain tax exemption.
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February 12, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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The new $75,000 personal-property exemption has drastically slashed local business accounts, with assessors reporting a staggering $818.4 million removed from the tax rolls.

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$75,000 personal-property exemption wiped out many small business accounts, assessors say
Department and county assessors reported that the new $75,000 business personal-property exemption removed roughly $818.4 million in local assessed value in 2026 and reduced personal-property accounts in some counties from roughly 1,100 to about 200'00.
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September 1, 2026 at 10:20 PM
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Ulster County is gearing up for a pivotal public hearing on August 18, 2026, to decide whether to adopt a new property-tax exemption for service members deployed in combat zones.

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Ulster County to consider combat-zone service property-tax exemption at Aug. 18 hearing
The committee set an Aug. 18 public hearing on proposed Local Law No. 14 (2026) to adopt a combat-zone service property-tax exemption; Deputy County Executive Amenta said eligibility is tied to deployment to designated combat zones and the exemption is limited to one year.
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July 14, 2026 at 5:48 AM
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The Tooele County Council has greenlit tax-exempt financing for HealthSight Partners' acquisition of local healthcare facilities, paving the way for lower borrowing costs and potential savings for patients.

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Tooele Council approves tax-exempt bond sign-off for HealthSight Partners acquisition
After a public hearing with no public opposition, the Tooele County Council adopted Resolution 2026-27 allowing tax-exempt conduit financing tied to HealthSight Partners’ acquisition of Quorum Health assets that include two local facilities; county officials and bond counsel said the county assumes no legal or financial liability.
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September 16, 2026 at 9:23 AM
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Summit Polymers is set to expand in Sturgis with a $15.6 million investment, promising 45 new jobs and a significant tax break!

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Commission approves 12‑year industrial tax exemption for Summit Polymers expansion; about 45 jobs expected
The Sturgis City Commission approved an industrial facilities exemption certificate for Summit Polymers, a project city officials said represents roughly $15.6 million in total investment and would add about 45 jobs to the company's roughly 200-employee workforce.
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September 16, 2026 at 12:38 AM
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Ontario County's latest report reveals a staggering $3.8 billion in property-tax exemptions, prompting calls for deeper insights into how these exemptions impact local taxpayers!

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County staff present exemption-impact data; veterans exemptions flagged for review
Staff delivered a detailed exemption-impact report showing roughly 17% of equalized value in exemptions and reviewed alternative veterans-exemption limits; the committee asked for address-level reports and asked staff to model impacts of changing veterans-exemption limits.
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September 10, 2026 at 10:38 PM
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The city council just unlocked a game-changing ordinance, paving the way for a massive $3 million FAA grant and a $75,000 tax exemption measure on the November ballot!

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Council liaison reports FAA grant, new ordinance and $75,000 tax-exemption ballot question
Council liaison Grama reported council authorized the city manager to accept grants and donations under $10,000, accepted a roughly $3 million FAA airport grant (city match $150,000) and agreed to send a $75,000 primary-residence property-tax-exemption measure to the November ballot.
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September 7, 2026 at 2:12 AM
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Empire Southwest is making a bold claim that their heavy Caterpillar equipment should be classified as "held for sale," challenging the county's interpretation of tax exemptions.

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Empire Southwest asks board to treat heavy Caterpillar gear as 'held for sale'; county, DA cite statute and advisory opinion
Empire Southwest argued its heavy Caterpillar equipment placed in its rental fleet should qualify for merchant-sale exemption under NRS 361.068 because items were actively marketed and quickly resold; Washoe County and the district attorney countered that rental‑fleet property is not "held for sale," and the board took the case under submission.
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September 4, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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Modular construction can cut project timelines to just months, but outdated financing rules are putting a serious brake on progress.

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Developers tell BOE modular speed is real but welfare-exemption paperwork and lender practices hamper projects
Developers testified that modular construction can sharply shorten build times, but financing structures and the current requirement to re-certify tenant income for multiple agencies create administrative burdens that can deny property-tax exemptions in practice.
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September 1, 2026 at 11:46 PM
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The Branson board has taken a significant step towards a new hotel project, approving a nonbinding engagement that paves the way for potential financing options!

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Board approves engagement and Chapter 100 plan for Ryan Properties hotel in Branson Meadows
A staff presentation described a Chapter 100 plan and an engagement letter with an underwriter for the Branson Meadows Ryan Properties hotel; the board approved the engagement and the plan moved forward for final approvals. Staff said the benefit sought is sales-tax exemption on construction materials only.
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August 28, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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Sullivan County commissioners have thrown their support behind a controversial Hartland data-center project, but residents are left questioning the potential financial fallout.

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Commissioners sign letter backing Hartland data-center tax-exemption application after debate over local gains
Sullivan County commissioners approved a draft letter stating local support for a Hartland data-center projectseeking a state sales-tax exemption, after residents pressed for clearer estimates of how much revenue the county might forgo and what it might receive back.
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August 21, 2026 at 1:40 AM
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Anchorage holds over $15 billion in tax-exempt property, but a staggering 650 records are flagged for urgent review due to outdated documentation!

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Assembly presentation: Anchorage has roughly $15 billion in tax‑exempt property, many records need updating
Presenters told the Anchorage Assembly that fully exempt property totals about $15,000,000,000 and flagged a backlog of roughly 650 records needing review; staff said documentation gaps — not presumed wrongdoing — explain most cases and proposed code and staffing changes to speed reviews.
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August 8, 2026 at 6:53 AM
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Clermont County just approved a groundbreaking 75% tax exemption for ADS Batavia Inc., paving the way for a massive 1,000,000-square-foot advanced-manufacturing facility!

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Commissioners approve CRA tax-exemption resolution for ADS Batavia Inc.; 30-year term possible if ‘mega’ criteria met
Board adopted a resolution to execute a Community Reinvestment Area agreement for ADS Batavia Inc. to grant a 75% real-property tax exemption (typically 15 years; up to 30 years if the project attains 'mega' status), tied to an anticipated phase-one 1,000,000-square-foot advanced-manufacturing facility.
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August 6, 2026 at 10:58 PM
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Westchester County is gearing up for crucial public hearings on flavored nicotine products and vital tax exemptions for families of heroes this September!

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Board sets Sept. 14 public hearings on flavored nicotine presumption and several tax-exemption proposals
The board scheduled public hearings for Sept. 14 on a proposed rebuttable presumption for possession of flavored nicotine vapor products and several local-law tax exemptions for surviving spouses and active-duty service members.
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August 6, 2026 at 5:31 AM
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India extends tax exemptions to 2041, boosting Apple's iPhone production. #Apple #iPhoneProduction #IndiaManufacturing #TaxExemptions #Electronics #SupplyChain thedailytechfeed.com/india-extend...
August 3, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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DMVA is stepping in to streamline the process for disabled veterans tax exemptions after inconsistent county interpretations have left many in the dark.

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DMVA to issue guidance after courts constrain county apportionment of veterans tax exemptions
DMVA told the committee the Vanderheff (2008) Commonwealth Court decision limits counties' ability to apportion veterans tax exemptions; the department plans a standard administration guide to reduce county-by-county variation and help county assessment offices apply the new regulations.
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July 31, 2026 at 12:47 PM