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Do you need a financial advisor or accountant? 02/26/2021 12:00am • Two essential professionals on just about any financial team are a financial advisor and accountant. Some financial advisors have in-house tax specialists, but at other times, it's up to the client to find their own accountant. Clients should choose wisely because selecting the right professional 'We want to know what we’re buying': Environmental critics tout bills for oversight of Beltway-270 toll lanes plan 02/24/2021 04:40pm • As plans move forward for the addition of toll lanes on part of the Beltway and Interstate 270 in Maryland, some state lawmakers are backing a pair of bills that would put the plans under a microscope. A group has already been selected to do pre-development work on the toll lanes project, but env Fairfax Co. budget plan takes conservative approach for next fiscal year 02/23/2021 10:53pm • The board of supervisors in Fairfax County, Virginia, heard the fiscal year 2022 budget and why it was important to maintain conservative approaches. County Executive Bryan Hill said the county is succeeding despite difficult circumstances. "The impact of COVID-19 has placed a significant stra Report: Lakers waive 3-point shooter and DC native Quinn Cook 02/23/2021 07:16am • Report: Lakers waive 3-point shooter and DC native Quinn Cook originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe Los Angeles Lakers have waived 27-year-old point guard Quinn Cook after he spent the last two seasons with the team, Shams Charania reported Monday.Cook, who was born in D.C. and split his h DC in healthier financial shape than projected at start of pandemic 02/22/2021 11:06pm • D.C. is taking its financial temperature and finding that it is healthier than what was projected at the start of the pandemic. Unemployment claims are still higher than they were before the pandemic began, but hiring is coming back as D.C. added more than 14,000 jobs in December, according to a No property tax increase coming in Arlington; stormwater tax could go up 02/21/2021 10:05pm • Citing the hardships caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Arlington County, Virginia, board voted Saturday to not advertise an increase in the base real estate property tax rate for 2021. However, residents may still need to pay more, as the board approved advertising a proposed stormw Md. retailers concerned pandemic causes issues for proposed statewide plastic bag ban 02/21/2021 06:48pm • Maryland is currently considering legislation that would ban single-use plastic bags. But some say the pandemic is complicating things. Retailers in Maryland say a nationwide shortage of paper bags could make banning plastic bags difficult. Some manufacturers have switched from making paper b Md. processes nearly 98% of stimulus payments to low-income taxpayers 02/19/2021 05:28pm • After a law passed earlier this week that would give low-income families and individuals some much needed help, Maryland has processed most of the stimulus payments. Gov. Larry Hogan signed the bipartisan RELIEF Act into law Monday, which would give low-income taxpayers who filed for the Earned I Maryland Senate OKs tax credit for immigrants 02/19/2021 05:23pm • ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland Senate has voted to extend a state tax credit for low-income workers to include immigrants, including those in the country illegally, as part of pandemic relief. The Senate voted 32-15 Friday for the measure. It now goes to the House. It's a follow-up to a Maryland House GOP unveils package of bills to aid small business 02/19/2021 08:54am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. House Republican leaders on Thursday identified five pieces of legislation that they are embracing as a package to help small businesses str Arlington Co. proposed 2022 budget focuses on safety net services, housing 02/18/2021 07:18pm • The fiscal year 2022 budget proposed for Arlington County, Virginia, prioritizes community relief, housing, equity and public safety. The $1.36 billion measure announced Thursday by County Manager Mark Schwartz is a 1.4% increase over FY 2021. It includes a $5.1 million, 1%, increase, in fund After heated debate, Maryland Senate advances bill to extend tax credit to undocumented immigrants 02/18/2021 12:02am • The Maryland Senate. (Maryland Matters/Bruce DePuyt) This content was republished with permission from WTOP's news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters' free email subscription today. After a lengthy partisan debate on the Senate floor Wednesday, Democratic senators move Alexandria's proposed budget plan doesn't feature tax hikes, layoffs 02/17/2021 04:08am • The city of Alexandria, Virginia, has a proposed budget of nearly $768 million to consider — and it doesn't include tax increases. In a special Tuesday night meeting of the Alexandria City Council, City Manager Mark Jinks presented his budget for Fiscal Year 2022. "The operating budget incre Taxes may be offset by diaper, feminine hygiene donation 02/16/2021 05:10pm • A Maryland bill would allow deductions of up to $1,000 from state income tax for donations of diapers or feminine products to a qualified charitable organization starting in tax year 2021. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, there is a heightened demand for diapers and feminine hygiene products, Virginia reports $730 million in additional tax revenue from holiday sales 02/16/2021 06:49am • There is still hope for generous raises for teachers and other budget priorities in Virginia, now that the state has more money with which to work. In a letter to the Virginia General Assembly, Gov. Ralph Northam said strong sales tax collections over the Christmas holiday season strengthened the