Fulton County Holds First Public Hearing on Tax Increase
Fulton County started the first of three public hearings on September 30 to collect resident input on a proposed property tax hike, as officials assess a possible increase.
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Quebec Small Firms Pay Taxes Up to Five Times Larger Companies
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Study Shows Quebec’s Smallest Firms Pay Up to Five Times More Tax
A study released by the FCEI on August 23, 2026 reveals that Quebec’s smallest firms pay tax bills up to five times higher than larger companies, highlighting a significant tax disparity.
Illinois Announces 10-Day Back-to-School Tax Holiday
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker launched a ten‑day sales‑tax holiday from Aug. 7‑16, lowering the rate on qualifying back‑to‑school items from 6.25% to 1.25% with a $125 cap on clothing and shoes and no cap on supplies.
Quebec Removes Sales Tax on Select Grocery and Hygiene Items
On July 15, 2026, Quebec announced the removal of provincial sales tax on certain grocery and hygiene items, creating a tax exemption for those specific products.
