The 20% property tax increase could affect student renters

Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor Pittsburgh City Council voted to raise the city property tax by 20% on Dec. 21, and experts say it could affect student renters.  In the City of Pittsburgh, residents pay taxes in four city-level areas — Pittsburgh Public Schools (10.457 mills), City of Pittsburgh (9.67 mills), Library Tax (.25 mills) and Parks Tax (.5 mills). Last year, Allegheny County raised … Continue reading The 20% property tax increase could affect student renters

GOP tax plan, opposed by Duquesne and other universities, could harm students

Kailey Love | Photo Editor 11/30/17 For anyone that relies on a teaching assistant or research position for graduate level tuition, you may soon pay taxes on money that you never see. On Nov. 16, the United States House of Representatives passed legislation to overhaul the tax code with a vote of 227-205. Though a version of the $1.5 trillion bill still needs to pass … Continue reading GOP tax plan, opposed by Duquesne and other universities, could harm students