Scott: State government should be more of a partner
Editor’s note: This op-ed is by Lt. Gov. Phil Scott. Have you heard the expression, “I’m from the government, and I’m here to help”? Usually, this is meant sarcastically. But I believe we in state...
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State’s IT projects: Boon or boondoggle?
Department of Information and Innovation Commissioner Richard Boes. Photo by Taylor Dobbs © VTDigger In a two part series, VTDigger examines more than $300 million in state IT projects. In Part 1, we...
View ArticleHoffer taps Tax Department analyst Sue Mesner as deputy
Auditor-elect Doug Hoffer has selected Susan Mesner, a policy analyst from the state’s Tax Department, to become deputy state auditor. “The Auditor’s office has a fine staff but we just signed an...
View ArticleScott: State government should be more of a partner
Editor’s note: This op-ed is by Lt. Gov. Phil Scott. Have you heard the expression, “I’m from the government, and I’m here to help”? Usually, this is meant sarcastically. But I believe we in state...
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State’s IT projects: Boon or boondoggle?
Department of Information and Innovation Commissioner Richard Boes. Photo by Taylor Dobbs © VTDigger In a two part series, VTDigger examines more than $300 million in state IT projects. In Part 1, we...
View ArticleHoffer taps Tax Department analyst Sue Mesner as deputy
Auditor-elect Doug Hoffer has selected Susan Mesner, a policy analyst from the state’s Tax Department, to become deputy state auditor. “The Auditor’s office has a fine staff but we just signed an...
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Auditor identifies data collection problems at Tax Department
The state auditor’s office says the Tax Department does not have sufficient data to determine whether it’s doing a good job at collecting delinquent income taxes. The auditor’s office released a report...
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Taxpayer software glitch blamed in April revenue slump
Tax Commissioner Mary Peterson speaks, with Gov. Peter Shumlin looking on. File photo by Elizabeth Hewitt/VTDigger State officials say Vermont’s disappointing April revenue report could be related to a...
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Intuit, H&R Block to cover cost of tax preparation glitch
Taxpayers affected by a glitch with TurboTax and other income tax preparation software do not have to file amended returns with the state. Two companies have agreed to pay the state after errors in...
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Scores of farm owners face higher taxes after failing to submit current use form
Cows on a dairy farm near Lake Carmi. Photo by Mike Polhamus/VTDigger Owners of at least 190 parcels of agricultural land or farm buildings failed to return a form certifying that their property is...
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Scott administration eyes estate tax for clean water funding
Signs advise beach goers against fishing, swimming or boating at Blanchard Beach in Burlington because of a sewage discharge last May. File photo by Elizabeth Gribkoff/VTDigger Gov. Phil Scott is...
View ArticleScott: State government should be more of a partner
Editor’s note: This op-ed is by Lt. Gov. Phil Scott. Have you heard the expression, “I’m from the government, and I’m here to help”? Usually, this is meant sarcastically. But I believe we in state...
View ArticleClik here to view.
State’s IT projects: Boon or boondoggle?
Department of Information and Innovation Commissioner Richard Boes. Photo by Taylor Dobbs © VTDigger In a two part series, VTDigger examines more than $300 million in state IT projects. In Part 1, we...
View ArticleHoffer taps Tax Department analyst Sue Mesner as deputy
Auditor-elect Doug Hoffer has selected Susan Mesner, a policy analyst from the state’s Tax Department, to become deputy state auditor. “The Auditor’s office has a fine staff but we just signed an...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Auditor identifies data collection problems at Tax Department
The state auditor’s office says the Tax Department does not have sufficient data to determine whether it’s doing a good job at collecting delinquent income taxes. The auditor’s office released a report...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Taxpayer software glitch blamed in April revenue slump
Tax Commissioner Mary Peterson speaks, with Gov. Peter Shumlin looking on. File photo by Elizabeth Hewitt/VTDigger State officials say Vermont’s disappointing April revenue report could be related to a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Intuit, H&R Block to cover cost of tax preparation glitch
Taxpayers affected by a glitch with TurboTax and other income tax preparation software do not have to file amended returns with the state. Two companies have agreed to pay the state after errors in...
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