Ohio is also a home rule state, which means some exemptions, like tax abatements for new development, are decided locally. Others are simply a matter of circumstance. Franklin County, home to the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rising property tax bills have been a rallying cry for homeowners across the country. But no one has been hit harder by this ...

If you pass away and leave property, money or possessions to a loved one, your estate may owe a tax to the government. While there is no federal inheritance tax, some states do require that some ...

An inheritance can add to your finances, but taxes may reduce the amount that reaches you. Some states tax beneficiaries directly, while separate estate taxes may apply before assets are distributed.