Regional planning commissions map growth areas under Act 181 to direct housing benefits Regional planning commissioners told the committee they are updating 11 regional plans under Act 181, creating consistent future land use maps, and designating compact growth areas eligible for Act 250 jurisdiction changes; RPCs emphasized public engagement and local opt-ins for tier changes.

Vermont's regional planning commissions are reshaping the future with new land use maps that promise to direct housing benefits and promote compact growth areas!

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Just heard mendacious, #EstablishmentMouthpiece - @itvpeston.bsky.social-whinging that the public"don't want their money spent on #Welfare"-EXCEPT when THEY'RE getting the *alleged*" #Welfare".👇

ie: #StatePension; #ChildBenefit, #TaxCredits, #HousingBenefits etc

Time the #LyingMedia TOLD the TRUTH

Telecom Namibia employees get salary, housing benefit increases Telecom Namibia and the Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU) hosted a signing ceremony to formalize two agreements for employees in the bargaining unit. The agreements cover wages and salaries, as well as substantive matters, for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 financial years. This event marked the successful conclusion of constructive negotiations

#TelecomNamibia #NAPWU #SalaryIncrease #HousingBenefits #EmployeeBenefits

Massachusetts lawmakers propose amendment to shelter benefits for veterans in Senate Bill 2497 Bill seeks to alter shelter benefits provisions for veterans in state law.

Massachusetts lawmakers are taking a bold step to enhance shelter benefits for veterans—could this pave the way for better support?

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#MA #VeteranSupport #CitizenPortal #LegislativeReform #HousingBenefits

Govt to introduce N$400 000 housing benefit tax cap The government has proposed a new annual cap of N$400 000 on tax-free housing benefits in a move to make the tax system fairer. This is part of the tax policy reforms the Ministry of Finance is undertaking for the 2025/26 financial year. The proposed N$400 000 annual limit on housing fringe benefits is designed to close tax loopholes often used by high-income earners. Speaking to The Namibian yesterday, finance ministry deputy executive director Oscar Capelao said this is an anti-abuse mechanism. “It’s for fairness and equity of taxation. Otherwise, chief executives lower their tax liabilities through structuring fringe benefits like housing allowances to avoid paying Pay-As-You-Earn (Paye),” said Capelao. Under the current tax regulations, only two-thirds of a housing allowance is subject to tax, making it attractive for high earners to receive large untaxed portions of their salary through housing benefits. “The idea of fringe benefits structuring was to help lower end tax brackets but now it’s the top end enjoying most benefits,” said Capelao. This is all part of broader efforts to broaden the tax base, and make Namibia’s tax system more attractive to investors. The proposed policy still has to undergo approval by the Cabinet subcommittee on legislation. IN PRACTICE If an employee receives a housing allowance of N$800 000 per year, currently, only two-thirds of that amount is taxed. This means a large portion goes untaxed, reducing the overall tax paid. With the new cap, only the first N$400 000 of housing benefit will be eligible for the reduced tax treatment. Any amount above that will be taxed fully, just like normal salary income. In 2014 South Africa introduced a comparable tax measure to address fairness in housing-related fringe benefits, particularly for lower-income workers. South Africa’s policy allowed employer-provided housing to be transferred to employees without being taxed. This was applicable only if the total employee salary was below R250 000 in the preceding year, the market value of the property did not exceed R450 000 and the employee was not a person connected to the employer. The post Govt to introduce N$400 000 housing benefit tax cap appeared first on The Namibian.

#TaxReform #HousingBenefits #Namibia #Finance #TaxFairness

Interim Chief Scenzi discusses housing benefits for South Pasadena police and fire staff Interim Fire Chief Scenzi proposes prioritizing housing for local police and fire staff.

Interim Fire Chief Chris Scenzi is advocating for housing benefits that could keep our police and fire staff closer to the communities they serve—could this be the key to a safer South Pasadena?

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#SouthPasadenaCityLosAngelesCounty #CA #HousingBenefits #CitizenPortal