CANADA

Tax Hikes For Big Box Stores, Tax Cuts For Small Businesses Under New Halifax Plan
Huddle
Council made the decision on February 15 when it voted in favour of new rules meant to ease the tax burden on small businesses. The plan will create new commercial tax zones in the city based on already established business and industrial parks.

CALIFORNIA

Will the 27-year-long reign of Assessor Larry Stone come to an end this June?
Mercury News
With his colorful bow ties and suspenders, Larry Stone has for almost 30 years been the face of the Santa Clara County Assessor's Office — an agency that keeps a low profile yet has the responsibility to determine the taxable value of…

INDIANA

Ind. Comic Book Museum Not Exempt From Property Tax
Law360
An Indiana comic book museum can't claim a property tax exemption, as the museum is not predominantly used for educational and charitable purposes...

Whiteland OKs $4.1 million tax break for shell building
Daily Journal
The Whiteland Town Council approved a nearly $4.1 tax break for an Ohio company to build a warehouse just east of the Graham and Whiteland roads intersection.

South Bend council OKs tax abatements for 2 hydroponic farms
AP News
The developers of two planned hydroponic farms have won tax abatements from South Bend officials who say the projects will create “a new industry” in the northern Indiana city.

KENTUCKY

KY House bill would give tax break to private jets and airplanes
Herald Leader
The Kentucky House is preparing to hear a bill that would exempt personal aircraft from state and local property taxes.

VIRGINIA

Emmanuel Worship Center takes Petersburg to Virginia Supreme Court over taxes
Progress Index
A case involving the City of Petersburg and a local church ended up getting heard by the Supreme Court of Virginia. The case is now coming back for the city's Circuit Court for further evidence on a final decision.