Fiscal court votes to move forward with occupational tax increase

Tuesday, February 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court took the first step in moving forward with an increase in the county’s occupational tax at Monday night’s meeting. Magistrate Steve Richardson made the motion, which was unanimously approved by […]

State legislature progressing toward lowering the income tax

Thursday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

With a 30-5 vote, the State Senate on Wednesday approved House Bill 1, which would reduce the state’s income tax rate, after supporters and opponents shared impassioned speeches on the chamber floor. Charles Baglan files […]

Higher property tax penalty begins today

Wednesday, February 1 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston told WJRS News today begins the higher late penalty on property taxes. Beginning today, the late fee increases to 21 percent. Bills can be paid in-person, over the phone, or […]

State to begin processing 2022 state tax returns next week

Tuesday, January 31 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Department of Revenue began accepting electronically filed 2022 individual income tax returns on January 23rd, mirroring the IRS tax filing timeline, with processing of Kentucky returns scheduled to begin on Monday, February 6th. […]

Several options on the table as county occupational tax sunset looms

Monday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

The sunset clause on the county’s occupational tax is looming, with the sunset clause on the tax going into effect on April 1. With that date nearing, Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum said several […]

New Kentucky sales tax in effect

Wednesday, January 4 by Zac Oakes

The beginning of the new year brings a new sales tax to Kentuckians. The increased sales tax was approved by the legislature as Republican lawmakers look to increase sales tax while lowering income tax. Among […]

Deadline to avoid property tax penalties coming soon

Friday, December 30 by Zac Oakes

Those who haven’t paid their 2022 property tax bills have a limited amount of time to do so before incurring penalties. The courthouse will be closed today and Monday, including the sheriff’s office, but anyone […]

Tourist commission continues to bring in impressive transient tax totals

Thursday, December 15 by Derek Aaron

The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission collected $11,452.22 in transient tax in October of this year, one of the four largest amounts for the month since the commission began record-keeping in 1994. That continues a trend […]

Tax refunds could decrease in 2023

Monday, December 5 by Derek Aaron

Taxpayers could see smaller tax refunds in 2023. The Internal Revenue Service says refunds could be smaller because taxpayers didn’t receive stimulus payments this tax year. Tax refunds are based on taxable income calculated by […]

Tourist commission collects transient tax, accepts tourism awards

Thursday, November 17 by Derek Aaron

The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission collected $17,643.28 in transient tax in September of this year, the most for the month since the commission began record-keeping in 1994. That’s according to Tourism Executive Director Danielle Wilson, […]

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Fiscal court votes to move forward with occupational tax increase

State legislature progressing toward lowering the income tax

Higher property tax penalty begins today

State to begin processing 2022 state tax returns next week

Several options on the table as county occupational tax sunset looms

New Kentucky sales tax in effect

Deadline to avoid property tax penalties coming soon

Tourist commission continues to bring in impressive transient tax totals

Tax refunds could decrease in 2023

Tourist commission collects transient tax, accepts tourism awards

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