taxes

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review a case over whether a Washington tribe's treaty rights should exempt a tribal member's cigarette business from paying state tobacco fees.

If you are in a generous mood and planning on giving a cash gift to a favorite charity this Christmas season, the Internal Revenue Service has some recommendations for claiming the contribution on your 2014 tax return.

Following Wednesday night’s passage of a tax extenders in the U.S. House, the American Farm Bureau Federation urged Congress to pass the temporary legislation by the end of the year.

A coalition of agriculture groups have called on Congress to restore tax provisions that help farmers and boost rural economies.

The Yakima City Council voted in favor of a final design for the proposed downtown plaza Tuesday, selecting the plan for the parking lot in front of the Capitol Theatre on Third Street.

The Yakima City Council will be talking about a possible lowering of the city utility tax in August.

The council dealt with issues regarding fees, taxes and project funding at its regular business meeting last night.

Yakima City Council member Rick Ensey wants to roll back the six percent percent utility tax in Yakima to give taxpayers a break.

With less than one week remaining until the tax filing deadline, many people around the Yakima Valley are feeling the pressure. But don’t despair, says David Tucker of the Internal Revenue Service.

The owner of Yakima's H&H Furniture says he is against a gas tax to pay for transportation needs in the State.