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Free tax preparation available
Lower-income people will be able to take advantage of free tax preparation services through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Known locally as the Northern Virginia CASH (Creating Assets, Savings, and Hope) Campaign, the program is available to working families and individuals who earned less than $50,000 in 2011. A coalition of public agencies, businesses, … Continued
Connolly: deficit reduction must include revenue increases
U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly told members of the local business community Sept. 20 that any efforts to reduce the nation’s debt must include increases in revenue, as well as spending cuts. At a joint luncheon of the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Merrifield Business Association, Connolly said he supports “the broad thrust” … Continued
Annandale’s American Legion post commemorates Memorial Day
“In Flanders fields the poppies blow. Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.” These are the opening lines of the famous poem written by John McCrae during World War I. American Legion Post 1976 Auxiliary member … Continued
Braddock supervisor candidate Greidinger not afraid to talk about taxes
At a time when few politicians have the courage to openly talk about tax increases to address huge budget deficits, Marc Greidinger, a candidate for the Fairfax Board of Supervisors, says a tax increase is “absolutely necessary.” Greidinger, a Democrat, is hoping to unseat the Republican incumbent, John Cook, as supervisor for the Braddock … Continued
Annandale tax assessments up 3 percent
Real estate tax assessments for Annandale residents are up 3.07 percent from last year, the Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration reported Feb. 22. The mean assessed value for residential property in Annandale was $365,567 in 2011, compared to $359,674. The overall equalization change for residential properties is up 2.34 percent. Nearly 64 percent of … Continued
Transportation bond and constitutional amendments on Fairfax County ballot
Metro construction in Tysons Corner In addition to electing a member of Congress Nov. 2, Fairfax County voters will have a chance to vote on a transportation bond and three constitutional amendments. The referendum asks voters to vote Yes or No on a $120 million Fairfax County transportation bond to pay the county’s required contribution to … Continued
Virginia tax holiday this weekend on energy and water-efficient items
Connolly lauds Obama’s accomplishments
“I’m proud to have stood by President Barack Obama’s agenda, and I’m not running away from it,” Rep. Gerry Connolly told a roomful of supporters Wednesday evening. Connolly, a Democrat, represents Virginia’s 11th district (which includes Annandale, along with most of Fairfax and Prince Williams counties). He was swept into office in 2008, as a … Continued
This weekend is a ‘tax holiday’ in Virginia
If you’re thinking of stocking up on school supplies or new clothes, this weekend is a good time to get started. Aug. 6-8 is a “tax holiday” in Virginia, meaning you won’t pay sales taxes on certain items. To qualify, school supplies must sell for $20 or less per item, and clothing must sell for … Continued
Pedestrian in Woodburn Road crash dies
A 76-year-old man died yesterday at Inova Fairfax Hospital as a result of injuries he sustained after being hit by a car Saturday, May 22, as he was attempting to walk across Woodburn Road near the intersection of Gallows Road shortly after 9 p.m., Mason District police report. Glenn Melton, of 3318 Woodburn Village Drive, … Continued
Fairfax County approves five-cent increase in property tax rate
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a marked-up budget April 20 for fiscal year 2011 that raises the real estate tax rate by five cents—from $1.04 to $1.09 per $100 of assessed value. The board take a final vote to adopt a budget on April 27. The board also approved a vehicle registration license … Continued